
Trucking Accident Attorney in Rhode Island
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When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve a legal team that will fight for your rights. Our Rhode Island personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping you secure the compensation you need to move forward.
The Devastating Impact of Truck Accidents: Know Your Rights
When a truck collides with a passenger truck in Rhode Island, disaster follows.
It is among the deadliest types of auto accidents in the United States.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Providence
Accidents involving semi-trucks or another type of commercial truck are caused for any number of reasons.
Some of the most common include:
- Distracted driving
- Excessive speed
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Driving in high winds
- Unsafe lane changes
- Inadequate training
- Inexperience
- Excessive fatigue
- Defective truck parts
- Poor truck maintenance
- Shifting cargo inside the trailer
- Poorly-fastened cargo on a flatbed trailer.
Not all truck accidents are caused by the truck driver or an issue with the truck. Other causes may include environmental conditions, poor road design, or another driver’s error. In the end, there may be several causes that lead up to the accident, which again makes these cases more complex than other types of auto accidents.
Contact our skilled Rhode Island truck accident attorney today to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
Common Types of Injuries in Rhode Island from Truck Accidents
No matter how it is caused, a truck crash often leads to severe, life-threatening, life-changing, or fatal injuries for the people in the passenger vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides annual statistics, and year after year, it’s been documented that more than 80 percent of those who die from bodily injuries sustained in a truck accident are occupants of the other vehicle (or pedestrians or bicyclists). Only rarely is the truck driver or a passenger of the truck killed, and that’s in part because the sheer size and weight of the truck is to their advantage.
Though fatalities often result from semi-truck collisions, there are other serious injuries that can have life-changing effects on the victim. These injuries include:
- Spinal injuries
- Broken and fractured bones
- Crushing injuries
- Severe or life-threatening lacerations
- Internal bleeding and damage to internal organs
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Nerve damage
- Paralysis
- Limb dismemberment
- Burn injuries.
In some cases, certain injuries can lead to additional compensation. For example, if you are left scarred or unable to work, you deserve more than someone who will fully recover.
Potential Liable Parties in Rhode Island Truck Accidents
- Manufacturer of the truck
- Manufacturer of truck parts
- Vendors providing services to the carrier (like loaders)
- Owner of the cargo
- Local government or contractors responsible for highway design or maintenance
Why File a Personal Injury Claim for a Truck Accident in Rhode Island?
Contact our Trucking Accident Attorney Today
Truck accidents can be devastating for everyone involved.
Make sure you get the compensation you deserve by hiring an auto accident lawyer at Conte Law.
Contact us online or at (888) 333-9833 to schedule a Free Case Evaluation today.

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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim?
In Rhode Island, you typically have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, but it’s essential to act quickly. The sooner you contact our Rhode Island truck accident lawyer, the better we can gather evidence and begin building your case.