A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh more than 30 times as much as a standard passenger vehicle. As a result, collisions with commercial trucks often cause catastrophic physical, mental, and financial damage. If you were injured in a truck accident, you do not have to face these difficulties on your own. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers in Stratford have the experience and resources to help you navigate complex legal claims against truckers, trucking companies, and their insurers.
For more than 85 years ,Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has been fighting for justice and compensation on behalf of injury victims. Our firm has established a reputation for outstanding and effective advocacy by recovering millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Let our Stratford truck accident attorneys help you get the compensation you deserve.
Partner With Stratford Truck Accident Lawyers Who Get Results
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC vigorously advocates for justice and fair compensation on behalf of truck accident victims in Stratford and throughout Connecticut. We know that you come to us to get results, and we are prepared to do what it takes to recover the full scope of your damages.
Our Results Reflect Our Commitment to Justice
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s dedicated team of Stratford truck accident attorneys know how to fight stubborn trucking companies and their insurers to secure a fair settlement. We have recovered millions in settlements for our truck accident clients, including:
- $3,000,000 settlement. Our client sustained fatal injuries when a large truck turned left in front of his motorcycle.
- $1,900,000 settlement. Our client sustained serious injuries that required surgery after hitting a truck that turned left in front of her motorcycle.
- $834,000 settlement. Our client suffered severe injuries to their head, neck, back, and legs when struck head-on by a truck driving too fast for conditions.
Our Clients Value Our Tireless Advocacy
Our firm was founded to protect and serve those who cannot protect themselves, and our team is united in this one goal. We are compassionate with our clients and relentlessly pursue justice from those who have wronged them. Our clients know they can trust us to provide dedicated legal guidance throughout their claims.
- “Trantolo & Trantolo was a great choice. They did what they said they would do, and when I called, someone always called back to answer my questions. I would recommend them to anyone who needs representation.” – J.M., Wethersfield, CT
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What We Can Do For You
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has spent more than 85 years helping injury victims recover the compensation they need. Our truck accident attorneys in Stratford can provide sound legal guidance and support as you recover from your injuries and return to your daily life.
Our firm charges no upfront legal fees, and we offer free consultations to help you understand the legal process. When you hire us to represent you, we immediately begin investigating your case, gathering evidence, and building a claim for damages. Your assigned legal team will handle all communication regarding your claim. They are available to answer your questions, and will provide regular updates as your case develops.
Recovering Damages After a Stratford Truck Accident
When you are in a trucking accident, you have a right to seek compensation from the parties responsible. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has extensive experience investigating cases, establishing fault, and seeking damages for injury victims in Connecticut. We aim to recover the maximum possible compensation for your losses. Damages we may pursue for your truck accident claim include:
Repair and Replacement of Property Damaged in the Semi-Truck Collision
Vehicles involved in crashes with commercial trucks often require extensive work. The sheer size and weight of a semi-truck can crush a smaller vehicle, leaving the victim with extensive repair and replacement costs in addition to medical bills and other losses.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has a property expert on staff who reviews repair and replacement estimates to ensure you receive sufficient compensation for damage to your vehicle and other property.
Current and Future Income You Lost Because of the Truck Crash
Because truck accidents are often severe, victims may be hospitalized or disabled, rendering them unable to work. If you cannot work to cover your regular bills, expenses can rapidly multiply and threaten your financial stability. When we handle a truck accident claim, we include your current and future income loss as part of your damage recovery. Our team obtains pay stubs, financial statements, and expert testimony to establish the full extent of your losses, including lost wages, reduced salary, loss of benefits, and diminished future income.
Healthcare Costs For Diagnosis and Treatment of Truck Accident Injuries
The costs of treating truck accident injuries can be astronomical. Catastrophic injuries from a tractor trailer collision may require hospitalization, long-term care, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, and disability modifications. Even seemingly minor injuries may require months of expensive physical therapy.
Your dedicated legal team gathers medical records, expert opinions, invoices, and receipts to prove the extent and severity of your medical condition, so you can get the treatment you need to reach maximum medical improvement. If your injuries result in permanent disability, we aim to recover future medical expenses that are likely to arise.
Mental and Physical Pain and Suffering Due to the Tractor-Trailer Accident
The physical pain and mental distress associated with a truck accident cannot be overlooked. While these subjective non-economic damages can be difficult to quantify, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has experience recovering fair compensation for such losses. We firmly believe you deserve compensation for all the ways a truck accident affects your quality of life, and we will not settle for less.
Wrongful Death Damages After a Collision With a Commercial Truck
Sadly, some truck accidents are so severe that they result in fatal injuries. Sometimes, close relatives of the victim can recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and other damages through a wrongful death claim.
If you lost a loved one in an accident with a commercial vehicle, we are here to help you through this challenging time. A compassionate wrongful death attorney from our team will provide guidance and assistance throughout the legal process.
Determining Liability After a Semi-Truck Crash in Stratford
Victims of trucking accidents often require extensive medical treatment, which can prevent them from gathering evidence and filing claims. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC will investigate your accident, gather evidence, and establish who is liable for your injuries. With this information, we will file a claim against the at-fault party and their insurer to recover damages on your behalf.
Our truck accident lawyers in Stratford will leave no stone unturned when investigating the fundamental cause of your injuries. We know that most trucking accidents are the result of negligent, careless, or reckless behavior, and we want to hold the responsible parties fully accountable.
How Negligence Leads to Commercial Truck Accidents
Negligence can lead to trucking accidents in many ways. Below are a few examples:.
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Aggressive tailgating, road rage, or weaving
- Fatigued driving from exceeding legal hours of service requirements
- Brake failure or another component defect
- Inadequate licensing or training
- Failure to obey traffic signals or lights
- Unbalanced or poorly secured load
We work to show how the at-fault party’s careless, reckless, or willful actions led to your accident and resulting losses.
Navigating Complex Truck Accident Claims
Truck accident claims are often complicated because they involve multiple parties. The truck driver may be responsible for the crash, but their trucking company often shares responsibility. For example, the driver may speed or drive fatigued in order to meet unreasonable delivery schedules.
Defective parts, poor maintenance, and shifting cargo may also be due to negligence by the truck manufacturers, repair shops, or warehousing companies. Each of these entities is likely to carry a different insurance policy, further complicating the claims process.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s commercial truck collision lawyers know how to navigate complex legal claims and recover fair compensation. We are not afraid to fight against giant trucking companies and their insurers in negotiations. If necessary, our team is prepared to take your case to trial before a judge and jury.
Filing a Stratford Truck Accident Lawsuit Within the Statute of Limitations
Truck accident victims usually have two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault parties. However, this time frame may be shorter for filing an insurance claim or taking other legal action. Prompt legal attention is crucial for preserving evidence to build a strong case.
While you focus on your medical treatment, we will gather driver logs, delivery schedules, dashcam footage, witness statements, and other time-sensitive evidence that could be compromised.
Get a Free Case Review From a Stratford Truck Accident Attorney
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC as soon as possible after your trucking accident to begin the legal process. We can review your case during a free legal consultation and explain your legal options. If you hire us, we will immediately begin gathering evidence and building a compelling claim for the compensation you deserve.