When you need a Monroe truck accident lawyer, Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys is here to serve you. When you’re hurt, you need a lawyer who knows how to take on the trucking and insurance companies. We’re ready for the fight.
You may deserve financial compensation for a trucking accident. Our Monroe, NC, truck accident lawyers represent people in injury and wrongful death claims.
Call or message us now to start your case today.
Lawyers for Truck Accidents in Monroe, NC
Our experienced lawyers represent people hurt in trucking crashes. A collision with a truck can devastate your life. Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, can represent you in truck accidents in Monroe, NC.
We handle compensation claims for truck collisions and represent adults, children, and families. Our lawyers are taking new cases now.
Truck, Semi, and 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers
Our lawyers are former insurance company lawyers. We know how insurance companies think and what they do to deny claims.
This experience gives you the advantage. You need lawyers who know how to take on trucking companies, their teams of lawyers, and their insurance companies. We’re experienced, determined, and ready to outwork the other side.
We can represent you for a crash involving:
- Semi, semi-truck
- Tractor-trailer
- 18-wheeler
- Big rig
- Tractor cab
- Light truck, small work truck
- Industrial truck
- Commercial trailers
- Commercial bus or van, RVs
Our law firm focuses on personal injury and has the resources to pursue serious truck accident compensation claims.
Compensation for Truck Accidents in Monroe, NC
If someone else is at fault for a truck accident, injured victims may receive compensation. Fault for a truck accident can be based on putting others at risk in an unreasonable way. Truck driving is a dangerous activity, and truck drivers and trucking companies must use care and caution. When harm occurs, they can be liable.
Compensation for a truck accident victim can be based on traffic violations, such as the following:
- Improper lane change, failure to signal
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Speeding
- Driving carelessly or too fast for conditions
- Failing to leave adequate following distance
- Failure to yield
- Drunk driving, operating impaired, or under the influence
There may also be underlying factors, including:
- Hiring or keeping unqualified drivers
- Inadequate training, not enough rest
- Failing to properly secure the load transported
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Not following regulations for transporting hazardous materials
- Vehicle design or part failure
You may not know the underlying factors. Records may be in the trucking company’s possession. You may need to examine objects or undertake accident reconstruction.
Our lawyers can handle all aspects of your case.
Areas We Serve
Our Monroe, NC, truck accident lawyers can represent you wherever you are in Monroe, NC, and the greater area. We serve the zip codes of 28110, 28111, and 28112, among others.
Whether you are a resident of Monroe, NC, visiting the area, or traveling through when the crash occurs, our team would be happy to assist you.
The trucking company may be local or out of state. Our lawyers can determine where to file your case.
Truck Crashes in Union County, NC
Truck crashes are a serious problem in Union County.
Statistics
- There were 6,312 motor vehicle crashes in Union County, NC, in 2023.
- Two hundred thirty-two crashes involved a truck, including tractor-trailer trucks, single-unit trucks, and school buses.
- In 2023, 17.48% of truck crashes resulted in injury or death (Union County, NC, 2023).
Locations
Here are common locations where truck crashes occur in Union County, NC:
- Monroe Expressway (US-74 Business, US-74 Bypass)
- US-74 (Roosevelt Boulevard) (connecting to larger interstates like I-485 and I-95)
- Highway 601 (U.S. Route 601, Lawsonville Road)
- North Carolina Highway 200
- North Carolina Highway 207
- Old Charlotte Hwy
- North Charlotte Ave.
- Skyway Dr.
- Franklin St.
- N Sutherland Ave.
- US-21 (alternative route through the Charlotte area)
A serious truck crash can happen on a freeway, highway, busy thoroughfare, or local road. Because of the large size of a truck, any crash can be dangerous.
Contact Us
Get help from a Monroe, NC, truck accident lawyer. Call or message Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys now.
Monroe, NC, Truck Accident Attorney—FAQs
What kind of lawyer represents people in truck accidents?
A truck accident lawyer is a type of personal injury attorney who represents someone injured or a family that has lost a loved one. They bring a civil case so that those harmed can receive compensation.
What is my trucking accident case worth?
The value of each case is determined individually and is based on your losses. You may receive compensation for medical bills, lost income, vehicle and property damage, pain and suffering, emotional anguish, and more. You can’t count on the trucking company to explain what your case is worth. We invite you to have a personalized consultation with our lawyers.
How do you maximize compensation for truck accident victims?
Our lawyers maximize your compensation by investigating, building evidence, and aggressively pursuing your case. We’re trial lawyers and resolve cases with settlements and trials.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we offer free consultations for truck accident victims and their families. We’re available 24/7.
How long do I have to start a case?
The general statute of limitations for a truck accident injury claim is three years from the accident. It’s two years for wrongful death. You should never wait to contact an attorney. There are important things that we can do right now to build your case.
How do I hire Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys as my truck accident lawyer?
Contact us. Tell us that you or a family member has been in a truck crash. We’ll answer your questions and explain how a case works and how our attorneys can assist. If you choose to hire us, we make the sign-up process easy. Call or message our team to get started.
