Little Rock U-Haul Truck Accident Lawyers
Experienced representation for anyone injured in a U-Haul accident
U-Haul provides different types of trailers for moving home furniture and possessions, building supplies and landscaping equipment, and cars and motorcycles. Usually, U-Haul provides the trailer, and the homeowner or business attaches the trailer to the back of their car or truck. Most drivers have little or no experience driving with a U-Haul trailer. That’s why accidents with U-Haul trailers are so common. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we hold individual drivers, U-Haul, and manufacturers accountable for driver negligence, improper maintenance, defective hitches, and other reasons. We’ve obtained more than $300 million in recoveries for our clients. We’re ready to help you assert your right to compensation now.
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- What are the different types of U-Haul trucks?
- What types of accidents can U-Haul drivers cause in Little Rock?
- Why do U-Haul truck accidents happen in Little Rock?
- Who is responsible for a U-Haul truck accident in Little Rock?
- What injuries can a U-Haul accident cause?
- Do you have a Little Rock U-Haul truck accident lawyer near me?
What are the different types of U-Haul trucks?
U-Haul rents the following types of trailers:
- Cargo trailers. These trailers are designed to help people in Little Rock move into homes, apartments, and other residences.
- Utility trailers. These trailers are designed to haul building supplies, landscaping items, equipment, and other items related to a business.
- Vehicle transport. U-Haul provides trailers that can be used to transport your car, motorcycle, or other vehicles.
Cargo trailers come in different sizes that can haul different weights, including:
- 4’x8’ cargo trailer, used for such moves as helping a student move into a dorm.
- 5’x8’cargo trailer, used to haul sofas, small beds, and other types of furniture.
- 5’x10’cargo trailer, used for small apartment moves.
- 6’x10’cargo trailer, used for moving several rooms of furniture long distance.
If the move requires more room, a moving truck is a common alternative.
U-Haul has many locations throughout Little Rock.
What types of accidents can U-Haul drivers cause in Little Rock?
Common types of U-Haul accidents include:
- Cargo accidents. Drivers can lose control of their car and the trailer if the cargo shifts during the move.
- Distraction accidents. While drivers should be aware of the movement of their U-Haul trailers, they also need to be aware of the traffic in front of them and to the sides of their cars.
- Hitch accidents. If a hitch is loose or defective, the trailer can separate from the car, causing the trailer to crash into other vehicles.
- Backing out accidents. Drivers should generally avoid any situation where they need to back out into traffic. Only very experienced drivers can direct their trailer and car properly when the trailer is the first part of the combination to enter a road.
- Turning accidents. When cars turn, there’s no guarantee that the U-Haul trailer will stay in the same line as the car.
Other types of U-Haul accidents include:
- Jackknives
- Head-on accidents
- Broadsides
- Rear-end accidents
- Single-vehicle accidents
- Multiple vehicle accidents
Our Little Rock U-Haul truck accident lawyers are skilled at showing what type of accident caused your injuries. The people who may be injured include the drivers and passengers in any cars near the trailer, the driver and passengers in the car that is using the U-Haul trailer, and any pedestrians or bicycle riders near the trailer.
Why do U-Haul truck accidents happen in Little Rock?
Many people in Little Rock who use a U-Haul truck have no experience driving with a trailer. Even if U-Haul provides instructions, those instructions are no match for the experience of driving a trailer in bad weather or on curved or steep roads. Turning at intersections is especially dangerous. Many other factors can cause accidents.
Our Little Rock U-Haul accident lawyers are skilled at showing how your accident happened. Some of the common causes of U-Haul trailer accidents are:
- The truck isn’t loaded properly.com notes that drivers should:
- Load the heavier items in the front (nearest the car)
- Place 60% of the cargo weight in the “center load line”
- Load light items last, on top, and towards the rear
- Secure the cargo with tie-downs or straps so the cargo doesn’t shift
- The wrong car is used. Not every car can use U-Haul trailers, especially the larger trailers. Generally, SUVs (without a hard top) and jeeps should not haul U-Haul trailers. Drivers should check their manufacturer’s recommended cargo load.
- Failing to inspect the car and trailer before driving. Drivers should examine their mirrors and sightlines. The hitch and coupler should be tight. The brakes should be in working order.
- Driving too fast. Generally, drivers of U-Hauls should stay in the right lane and travel no faster than 55 mph.
- Not leaving enough room to stop. Drivers with U-Hauls need more time and distance to stop safely.
- Unfamiliar roads. Many drivers are moving to new locations where they’re not familiar with the local highways, roads, and neighborhoods. Drivers who look at a GPS instead of listening to it or pre-planning their trip are likely to cause serious accidents.
- Other types of negligence. Drivers should be well-rested and use caution on wet roads, curves, and downgrades. Drivers are also responsible for accidents due to drunk driving, driver distraction, and failing to follow any Arkansas traffic laws.
U-Haul is responsible for ensuring that their trailers and trailer hitch/bail/coupler combinations are in good working order. The company provides a training guide for using its trailers.
The manufacturers of the U-Haul trailers can be held strictly liable if part of the trailer such as the hitch/bail/coupler combination is defective.
Who is responsible for a U-Haul truck accident in Little Rock?
Our Little Rock U-Haul truck accident lawyers file claims against anyone responsible for your injuries. The responsible defendants may include:
- The driver of the U-Haul trailer
- Another driver
- An employer of the driver who caused the accident
- U-Haul
- A U-Haul trailer or parts manufacturer
- A U-Haul maintenance or repair company
Other defendants may also be responsible such as a seller of alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated or the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
$1.7 Million Settlement in a Truck Accident Case
Our client was operating an 18-wheeler and was stopped in a construction zone on a rural, two-lane highway. Another 18-wheeler behind our client failed to slow down in the construction zone and slammed into the back of our client at over 50 miles per hour. The at-fault driver died in the crash. The defendant trucking company who employed the at-fault driver defended the case by saying it simply did not know how the crash occurred. Furthermore, the defendant trucking company said the crash was so bad that any technology, like the truck’s on-board camera, was completely destroyed in the crash. After conducting extensive discovery, we were able to determine that the defendant trucking company actually destroyed the on-board camera and destroyed the digital file that contained the video footage of the wreck. Soon after we made this discovery, the defendant trucking company settled for their insurance limits.
What injuries can a U-Haul accident cause?
U-Haul trailers can cause serious injuries. Both the car hauling the trailer and the trailer itself can collide with another car or person. Bailey & Greer files personal injury claims and wrongful death claims.
We work with your doctors and our network of doctors to show the following injuries occurred, the medical care you’ll need, and all the ways these injuries are affecting every aspect of your life:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury, including paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Internal lung, kidney, and other organ injuries
- Muscle, tissue, tendon, nerve, ligament, and tendon injuries
- Back, shoulder, and neck injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
We demand compensation for all your medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of consortium, loss of bodily function, and loss of quality of life.
Do you have a Little Rock U-Haul truck accident lawyer near me?
Bailey & Greer consults with clients at our Little Rock office located at 415 N McKinley Suite #250-J. We’re near the Little Rock Zoo close to the Park Plaza Mall. We do see clients away from the office when necessary. We also speak with clients by phone and through video conferences.
We’ll explain your rights and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Speak with our Little Rock U-Haul truck accident attorneys now
U-Haul accidents are fairly common because drivers don’t understand how to drive safely with a trailer and U-Haul is often negligent in the way it maintains its fleet. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we have 35 years of experience fighting for anyone injured in any type of vehicle accident. Our Little Rock truck accident lawyers work with investigators, the police, and through the discovery process to show why and how your vehicle accident happened. We’ve obtained more than three hundred million dollars for our clients. To schedule a free consultation, please call us or complete our contact form. We handle U-Haul accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid until you get paid.
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415 N McKinley Suite #250-J, Little Rock, AR 72205
Call: 501-213-1512