In the United States there are about 10,000 accidents that occur every hour of every year. Many of these accidents cause permanent disabilities.
Comparative negligence law means that more than one person can be held liable for a percentage of the cause of a personal injury.
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Washington Truck Accident Lawyer
At the Law Offices of Rick H. Merrill, we zealously advocate on behalf of people who have been injured in a big rig or commercial truck accident. Our compassionate staff will give you their combination of hard work and personal attention during your devastating time of need. They understand the pain and suffering you are going through if you are injured in one of these serious big truck accidents. We will pursue every possible legal option available for your behalf.
The Rick H. Merrill law firm has been serving the people of Everett and the Snohomish County area in the state of Washington since 1992. We can successfully represent clients in commercial trucking accident claims that take place on the freeways and city and county roadways in our area.
Rick Merrill has worked hard and gained a reputation for excellence in dedication to his client’s best interests. The staff at the Law Offices of Rick H. Merrill is also proud of the dedication and determined effort that goes into their work to help clients whose lives have been permanently altered by serious big rig truck accidents that are due to driver negligence.
Usually, when an accident occurs that involves an 18-wheeler big rig truck, the trucking company will immediately send one of their legal representatives to question the victim. As someone who may have been seriously injured, this is a very vulnerable time for you and the trucking companies know it. You will need someone on your side to help guide you to protect your rights. Our firm will make sure that you are adequately compensated for medical bills, ambulance expenses, present and future lost wages and personal emotional pain and suffering etc.
Big rig truck accidents usually happen because of their size, speed or driver fatigue. Driver negligence plays a big part in these types of accidents. Drivers are required to comply with rules and regulations when they are operating a big truck. They must keep a trip log and keep their license and medical certificates up to date. When drivers do not take reasonable care to protect other drivers on the road, they and the trucking company may be held legally and financially responsible for damages.
The Law Offices of Rick H. Merrill and his staff of professionals have many years of experience in representing victims of big rig truck accidents. Our trained staff can evaluate your case and get the results that you are entitled to under the law. If you or someone you know has been injured in a big truck accident, you can call (425) 259-4972 to make an appointment for a legal consultation to discuss your case.