There are countless situations that can result in a serious motor vehicle accident. Flying and falling debris is one of them. These situations can cause minor damage such as a cracked or chipped windshield from a flying rock. However, many of them are serious and often involve semi-trucks. Victims may be tempted to get a resolution with a trucker's insurance company. The following points highlight a few reasons it is best to seek legal counsel from a truck accident attorney.

Trucker Denies Knowledge

It might seem appalling, but some truck drivers will continue driving after they are involved in an accident that involves flying debris. They may sincerely be oblivious that part of their cargo flew off of their rigs. Some experienced drivers know the potential legal ramifications and may continue driving to avoid insurance claims. An important part of personal injury cases involves proving negligence. Unfortunately, some truck drivers will attempt to avoid being liable for issues such as unsecured cargo. 

Accident Involves Multiple Vehicles

Most individuals have seen the devastating impact of a vehicle pile-up. These types of accidents usually involve a negligent driver who starts the sequence of the tragic event. Sometimes it is a trucker. Passenger vehicles may be crushed or otherwise obliterated by semi-trucks. Tarps or flags may fly off of these trucks and impede visibility for drivers of passenger vehicles. This can lead to a serious accident. It is also possible for a driver to collide with fallen debris on the road. Drivers behind them may not have enough time to brake resulting in a pile-up.

Sometimes the loss of cargo may impact a trucker's ability to control their truck. A rollover can occur and cause multiple vehicles to crash. Sometimes rollover accidents involve fatalities. The truck driver may expire in addition to other victims. This does not mean that the accident will not be compensable for the victims or their families. The families of deceased victims can file wrongful death claims against negligent truck drivers or their employers.

Insurance Companies Shift At-Fault Blame

There are a variety of ways that insurance companies may try to shift the blame for a truck accident onto others. They may even accuse victims of being responsible. Victims who encounter fallen debris on the road may not have time to stop. Others may swerve to avoid debris and hit another vehicle. Insurance companies may attempt to shift the blame citing things such as the victim not paying attention to the roadway, driving too fast to brake, or following too close. A truck accident attorney can investigate and refute these attempts to avoid responsibility. 

Individuals whose lives have been negatively impacted by a semi-truck accident can use a truck accident attorney as a resource. Attorneys can negotiate settlement offers. They can also use a variety of methods to prove negligence. For more information, contact a truck accident attorney near you.