Delaware Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Commercial Truck Accident Attorney Delaware
Commercial vehicles, which commonly include delivery trucks of various sizes, travel daily throughout Delaware on its roads, highways & interstates. They are designed to make our lives easier by delivering foods, beverages, supplies, packages and more to residential as well as commercial destinations. For the most part they serve their purpose with no incident and make our lives easier and more convenient. Although it is not out of the realm of possibility that they can cause some sort of accident. Auto Accidents do happen on Delaware roadways and if you are involved in one due to another's negligence or carelessness it is important to know that you have rights and may be entitled to compensation.
If you, a family member or loved one have been injured due to being struck by a commercial, courier or delivery vehicle you may consider speaking with an experienced Delaware Business Vehicle Accident Lawyer. Call The Freibott Law Firm at 302 633 9000 in northern and central Delaware. In lower Delaware please call 302 227 9559 Or, you may email Mr. Freibott by clicking here to schedule a free consultation.
Types Of Commercial Vehicles In Delaware
There are many types of commercial vehicles on the road in Delaware today. Some are cars, others are trucks and vans of various sizes. Examples are:
- FedEx Trucks
- Climate Controlled Parcel Trucks
- UPS Trucks
- Mobile Billboards
- DHL Vans
- Courier Vehicles
- Beverage Supply Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
- Food Supply Truck
- Tow Trucks
Common Commercial Vehicle Accident Injuries
Delaware Commercial, Delivery & Courier Vehicle Accidents typically cause more severe property damage and physical injury than car accidents due to their sheer size. Upon impact, even at a lower speed there is an extraordinary amount of force exerted. With that injuries can be much more severe as well. Typical injuries resulting from a Delaware Commercial Truck Accident can include: broken, shattered or fractured bones, head injuries, neck injuries, back & spinal cord injuries, connective tissue injuries and soft tissue injuries such as whiplash. More severe commercial vehicle accidents can result in possible amputation, paralysis, crushing injuries and wrongful death. The overall extent of your injuries is related to speed at impact, angle of impact and employed safety features such as seat belts and airbags. Delaware Delivery Vehicle Accident Attorney Frederick S. Freibott will analyze the nature and extent of your injuries and get you the fair & just compensation you are entitled to.
Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Delaware
Commercial or delivery vehicle accidents can be caused by a variety of factors. Poorly or improperly maintained vehicles or vehicles with defective equipment are common causes of courier truck accidents in Delaware. Common examples are balding tires that ultimately blowout while driving on the road. Defective products or equipment such as eroded brakes, is another common cause of these accidents.
Driver or operator related causes are also very common. The driver being buzzed, drunk, drugged or intoxicated while driving is a very common driver related cause of Delaware Trucking Accidents. Driver fatigue is another common cause of trucking accidents. Also, due to technology advances inattentive, careless or negligent driving are also common causes of delivery vehicle accidents. Texting while driving and talking on a mobile phone while driving are common examples of inattentive or negligent driving.
Call A Delaware Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney
Contact Delaware Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer Frederick S. Freibott if you have been injured by any type of commercial vehicle in Delaware. Mr. Freibott can be reached at 302 633 9000 in New Castle County or Kent County. In Sussex County, Delaware please dial 302 227 9559. You can also contact him by clicking here. Contact The Freibott Law Firm today to arrange a free consultation regarding your Delaware Trucking Accident claim.
Mr. Freibott is here to help you and to discuss your claim. With ample experience helping those injured in accidents in Delaware he has the experience, skills and resources to get you the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries, lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
The Freibott Law Firm handle all types of fleet vehicle accident claims throughout Delaware including: Wilmington, Newport, Stanton, Newark, New Castle, Bear, Glasgow, Newark, Pike Creek, Hockessin, Claymont, Christiana, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Harrington, Milford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Seaford, Laurel, Delmar, Dagsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Indian River and Fenwick Island.
The Freibott Law Firm competently and effectively handles commercial vehicle accident cases on all Delaware roads, highways and interstates including: I-95, I-295, I-495, Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, Route 7, Route 9, Route 13, Route 113, Route 40, Route 273, Route 141, Route 41, Route 202, Route 299, Route 301, Route 8, Route 15, Route 16, Route 404, Route 30, Route 24 and Route 26.
