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Truck Crashes with Hazardous Materials
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Truck Crashes with Hazardous Materials
Truck drivers must be specially trained and obtain a license to transport hazardous materials. The reason is that any crash involving dangerous chemicals can cause even more serious dangers and injuries. If you have been injured in a collision with a hazmat truck, you could be entitled to substantial financial compensation. Our truck crash lawyers will learn the details of your case and fight for you to get every dollar you deserve.
Types of Chemicals Transported by Hazmat Trucks
Hazmat trucks transport several dangerous chemicals, including:
- Hazmat Class 1: Explosives
- Hazmat Class 2: Gases
- Hazmat Class 3: Flammable Liquids
- Hazmat Class 4: Flammable Solids
- Hazmat Class 5: Oxidizing Substances/Organic Peroxides
- Hazmat Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Hazmat Class 7: Radioactive Substances
- Hazmat Class 8: Corrosive Materials
The one thing that all of these substances have in common is that they can cause danger to you in a truck crash when they are released onto the roadway. Many of these substances are highly flammable, making the potential dangers involved in a crash far worse.
What Dangers Are Posed by Hazmat Trucks?
Hazmat trucks are even more dangerous than the common tractor-trailer. Some of the danger is caused by the truck’s center of gravity. When the chemicals move around or the truck is not properly loaded, there is a chance that the vehicle can roll over. When that happens, the chemicals can spill onto the roadway. Hazmat chemicals are more dangerous because they can ignite and cause an explosion or fire.
Hazmat Truck Injuries
Injuries that are associated with a Hazmat crash tend to be more severe. Not only are you involved in a collision with a truck that vastly outweighs your car, but the dangerous substances could also worsen the crash.
Hazmat crash injuries include:
- Burns
- Amputations
- Broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Lacerations and contusions
How Much Is My Hazmat Truck Claim Worth?
Your compensation is completely dependent on your situation. The one constant is that hazmat truck crash injuries can be worth considerable money.
There are two broad general categories of damages in a Hazmat truck claim:
- Economic damages pay you for the actual financial losses associated with your injuries
- Non-economic damages compensate you for the experience that you have had to endure, and they can be substantial when you have suffered serious and permanent injuries.
You may also be awarded punitive damages if you can show that the trucking company was grossly negligent or careless.
Contact an Albuquerque Truck Crash Lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC Today
When you are in a fight for financial compensation after a hazmat incident, reach out to an Albuquerque truck crash lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC. We know the stakes you are facing, and our law firm comes ready to battle on your behalf. You can schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer by calling us today at 505-900-3559 or contacting us online. Our office is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as we also work with clients in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.
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We Prepare Each Case for Trial
We prep every case as if it will be going to trial. There is no better way to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve than to be ready to fight for you and exhaust all legal remedies. Some firms shy away from trial, we embrace it.
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We recognize that every legal matter is different. We’ll listen carefully to learn the details of your situation, as well as your goals. We’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, making certain you know where you stand, what your options are, and your likelihood of success.
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Whether it is about the value of your case, or how good or bad the evidence is, we will tell it to you straight. We want to help you make the best decisions about your case by giving you the information you need.
Notable Case Results
We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.
$11.6 Million
Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.
$8 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.
$3.5 Million
Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury
Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.
$3.0 Million
Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence
Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused wrongful death. Our client died as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.
$1 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.
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