Seattle Truck Driving Accidents

The truck and tractor trailer accident attorneys at Dean Standish Perkins and Associates have the special skills and knowledge needed to successfully pursue collision claims involving trucks and other commercial vehicles.

Trucks are large and heavy, making them inherently more dangerous than many other vehicles on the road.  They take longer to stop and are more prone to tipping over than other vehicles. Truck drivers must be extremely careful and aware of the dangers posed by their vehicles.  They must be able to make wide turns safely and deal with large blind spots.  Since their job makes them prone to extreme fatigue, they must also be careful not to drive when they are too tired.   Our attorneys are aware that some drivers ignore regulations regarding the number of hours they are allowed to drive without resting.  Breaking these can lead some drivers to fall asleep behind the wheel, with potentially deadly outcomes.

The large-scale damages caused by truck accidents may involve bringing suit against multiple defendants, including the individual driver, trucking or transportation companies and their insurers.  These cases may involve claims for wrongful death, personal injury and property damage.

Specialized Knowledge

The truck accident injury attorneys at Dean Standish Perkins and Associates have in-depth knowledge of all the trucking laws, including the requirements for logging hours, rest periods, maintenance requirements, training and other requirements.  We have the experience and resources to successfully pursue these often complex cases.

Truck drivers who are under the influence of narcotics or other substances at the time of a crash should not be on the road and can be held individually liable for damages.  Alcohol and drugs, even prescription or over-the-counter drugs, can severely impair judgment, making a truck driver a serious hazard to others.

Help is here.  Let us put our experience and proven record of success representing victims of truck driving accidents to work for you.  Contact Dean Standish Perkins and Associates right away.

Dean Standish Perkins and Associates, experienced personal injury attorneys serving clients in Seattle and throughout the State of Washington