The Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that up to 30 percent of deaths and 70 percent of the injuries in tractor trailer accidents are directly attributable to fatigued truck drivers. If you or a family member has been injured in a big-rig trucking accident caused by another's reckless or negligent behavior, you may be entitled to file a claim against the party at fault. The Law Offices of Richard Flexner is serious about helping accident victims and their families. Our goal is to get you the maximum possible settlement or award for your injuries.

Rich Flexner is a North Carolina trial attorney with more than 25 years of experience helping serious injury and wrongful death clients. We take pride in providing representation that is professional, results-oriented and responsive.

We serve the residents of Wilmington, New Hanover County, Wrightsville Beach, Oak Island, Brunswick County, Kure Beach, Pender County, Carolina Beach, Columbus County, Burgaw, Southport, Bladen County, Elizabethtown, Bolivia, Whiteville, and throughout North Carolina. We take the time to listen to our clients and respond to their needs, because a serious injury affects both the injured person and their entire family.

Nationwide, there are an estimated 500,000 tractor trailer collisions each year. In 2002, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported 130,000 injuries and nearly 5,000 deaths related to large truck accidents. One in every eight traffic fatalities is attributed to collisions with tractor trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. When the average passenger vehicle weighing 3,596 pounds confronts a commercial tractor trailer weighing as much as 80,000 pounds, the outcome is inevitable. The truck driver usually escapes with minor injuries while the occupants of the passenger vehicle are seldom as lucky - they are either seriously injured or die. Even with these frightening scenarios and statistics, powerful trucking industry lobbyists continue to call for the weakening of truck safety rules and regulations to reap a higher profit.

There are many causes of tractor trailer accidents including: 

• Driver fatigue
• Negligence
• Tire blowouts
•  Improper loading
• Sudden braking
• Drug and alcohol use
• Repeated driving violations 

While insurance is designed to cover some costs, it cannot address all the economic damage that a vehicle related accident may cause. Sometimes in truck collisions the insurance company will deny a claim to protect the driving record of the truck driver. Truckers must follow specific state and federal regulations. It is important to retain a law firm that understands these regulations. Whether it's your insurance company or the guilty party's, insurance is a business whose goal is to limit their costs.

Since a team of investigators, adjustors and lawyers work for the insurance company to minimize their payout, you need the representation of a skilled personal injury attorney who will work to ensure that your needs are met. The Law Offices of Richard Flexner will negotiate on your behalf to receive damages to compensate for medical expenses, lost income, property damage and physical/mental pain and suffering. If your accident was due to a defective vehicle (or component), we are experienced at litigating with manufacturers for settlement in product liability claims.

If you or a loved one is involved in a truck accident, you need the help of an attorney who has the experience and resources to ensure you receive the fairest compensation. The Flexner Law Firm, P.A. is dedicated to protecting your rights. Please call 1-800-FLEXNER or 910-794-3221, for your free legal consultation. You may also contact us through our online form.

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