Your Maryland Personal Injury Attorney
For Your FREE Initial Consultation Call
(410)777-8960
Adam .M Smallow
For Your FREE Initial Consultation Call
(410)777-8960
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Attorney Adam M. Smallow
  • Areas We Serve
    • Personal Injury Lawyer in Aberdeen, Maryland
    • Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Bel Air Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Chestertown Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Clinton Personal Injury Lawyer
    • College Park Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Edgewood Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Fallston Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Fort Washington Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Harford Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Havre de Grace Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Glen Burnie Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Jarrettsville Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Joppatowne Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Largo Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Middle River Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Pleasant Hills Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Personal Injury
    • Car Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Premises Liability
    • Wrongful Death
    • Medical Malpractice
  • After an Accident
  • Resources
    • FAQs
    • Blog
    • Media
    • The Benefits of Medical-Legal Partnerships
  • Reviews
  • Contact Us

Harford County Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

Home » Areas We Serve » Harford County Personal Injury Attorney » Truck Accident Lawyer in Harford County, MD » Harford County Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

Harford County Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

The size and weight of a truck can cause catastrophic, even fatal, injuries in a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains that upwards of 42,000 people died in accidents involving a commercial truck in 2021. These collisions devastate the lives of surviving loved ones and inflict financial hardship on the family.

If you lost a loved one due to injuries suffered in a truck accident, help is available. A Harford County fatal truck accident lawyer with the Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow can evaluate what happened, quantify your damages, and pursue your financial recovery from the other party.

Recoverable Damages in a Harford County Fatal Truck Accident Claim

No amount of money can take back what happened to your loved one. However, compensation can help relieve some of the financial burden from the unexpected costs of this sudden, tragic loss.

According to Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 3-904, surviving spouses, children, parents, or any blood relative (if the decedent was single or childless, or had deceased parents), may benefit from the following damages in a wrongful death case:

  • Lost financial support
  • Loss of society, consortium, or care
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Final medical bills
  • Burial and funeral expenses

Once we review your case, one of our lawyers can see if you can recover other losses we didn’t mention here.

For legal consultation with a fatal truck accident attorney in Harford County, call (410)777-8960

How Our Fatal Truck Accident Attorneys in Harford County Can Help You

The trauma of what you and your family just experienced can turn your world upside down. Building a case against the liable party should be the last thing you have to worry about. Instead, have one of our wrongful death attorneys take on your case while you grieve your loved one. On your behalf, they can offer their help by:

  • Compiling various forms of evidence
  • Requesting information from the trucking company, like maintenance records, black box information, or dash cam footage
  • Speaking to other involved parties on your behalf
  • Naming the liable parties
  • Pursuing a fair settlement through negotiations
  • Representing you before a jury, if necessary

We also make having open communication with our clients a priority. That’s why we give them a unique texting number for 24/7 text communication. You can reach us by phone and email, too.

What Former Clients Have Said About Working With Our Harford County Team

No one can speak to how we care for our clients like they do. Check out what some of them have said about partnering with us:

  • “Mr. Smallow was the clear choice. I benefited from this choice by retaining a responsive and knowledgeable attorney. My fee was reasonable and for a lack of a better phrase, I truly felt as though he worked for it. Mr. Smallow demonstrated stellar follow-through by having the case expunged from my record (with no additional attorney fee). I would recommend Mr. Smallow and should I need counsel in the future, his office will be my first phone call.” – Jason
  • “Adam Smallow is the most professional, truthful, and caring lawyer you can ever find. He has a very pleasant character, and is quite generous with his time. He spends a lot of time studying his cases and preparing his clients for the hearings. He is always available when you need him, most importantly, during emergencies…” —Safa

We’re ready to get to work for you on your case today.

Harford County Fatal Truck Accident Attorney (410)777-8960

How Our Fatal Truck Accident Attorneys Receive Payment for Their Legal Services

Don’t worry about whether you can hire one of our lawyers—you can. At the Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow, we offer our assistance on a contingency-fee basis. That means we don’t require you to pay us:

  • Hourly fees
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Retainers
  • Upfront costs

We do not take payment unless and until we recover compensation for you, as our attorney’s fees come out of the settlement or court award we secure for you.

Click to contact our Truck Accident Attorneys in Harford County, MD today

Time Limits on Filing Fatal Truck Accident Cases

Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 3-904 sets a timeline for how long you have to sue the other party for wrongful death damages. According to the statute, claimants usually have three years to file. Filing past the deadline can put your right to compensation at risk. However, if you consult our team sooner rather than later, we can get to work on your case right away so you can meet the deadline.

Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now

Potential Liable Parties in a Harford County Fatal Truck Accident

Multiple parties could be at fault in a truck accident case, such as:

  • The truck driver: If they drove under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failed to yield, drove fatigued, were distracted, or improperly merged or changed lanes
  • The trucking company: If they didn’t conduct regular safety checks, vet their drivers, or encouraged them to work overtime to make deliveries
  • The cargo company: If the cargo company didn’t load and secure the cargo onto the truck properly
  • The parts manufacturer: If they produced or designed a defective part, causing the driver to lose control of the truck
  • The city government: If they didn’t inform road users about potential road hazards or clean up road debris quickly enough
  • Another road user: If they violated road rules

However, just because someone might be at fault doesn’t mean they’re liable. For example, trucking companies generally take financial responsibility for their drivers’ negligence due to vicarious liability. Under this principle, employers take the fall for whatever damages their employees cause.

Sometimes, more than one party could bear liability for an accident and injuries. If this scenario applies to your case, your attorney could pursue each party for your compensation accordingly.

Hire Our Harford County Fatal Truck Accident Lawyers Today

If you lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident, you deserve to grieve in peace—not navigate Maryland’s complex legal system. Leave that to the Harford County fatal truck accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow. We’ll handle your case from start to finish for nothing upfront.

Call us today for a free consultation.

Call or text (410)777-8960 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

Harford County Truck Accidents Blog Posts:

Attorney Adam M. Smallow to Present Panel Discussion at the 2018 MCA Spring CE Forum

The Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow is thrilled to announce that Attorney Adam M. Smallow will be presenting at the 2018 MCA Spring CE Forum, hosted by the Maryland Chiropractic Association. The panel

Teaming Up How Chiropractors and Lawyers Can Beat the Insurance Companies on Auto Claims Teaming Up: How Chiropractors and Lawyers Can Beat the Insurance Companies on Auto Claims

Speeding. Cellphones. Texting. Our roads have never been more dangerous. Yet, insurance companies can be resistant to fairly compensating victims who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions.

Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow’s Party at the Ballpark!

This past Wednesday, the Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow held it's annual Party at the Ballpark at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland. Each year, attorney Adam Smallow holds this event to thank all

Attorney Smallow Featured in “Leaders in Business”

The Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow is proud to announce that Attorney Smallow and his firm have been featured in I-95 Business Magazine. In the latest December 2015 issue, Attorney Adam M. Smallow is

Contact Us Today

    Harford County
    Truck Accidents Practice Areas

    • I-95 Truck Accidents

    Additional Locations

    • Fort Washington Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • College Park Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • Bel Air South Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • Cecil County Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • Baltimore Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • Joppatowne Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • Edgewood Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
    • Aberdeen Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I Sue Somebody Personally After a Car Accident?

    Can I Sue Somebody Personally After a Car Accident?
    Car Accidents

    Will My Car Accident Lawyer Deal with the Insurance Companies for Me?

    Will My Car Accident Lawyer Deal with the Insurance Companies for Me?
    Car Accidents

    Do You Have to Go to Court for a Car Accident?

    Do You Have to Go to Court for a Car Accident?
    Car Accidents
    Adam .M Smallow
    Phone: (410)777-8960

    413 Pulaski Highway #205,
    Joppa, MD 21085

    Map + Directions

    Quick Links

    • Home
    • Meet Attorney Adam M. Smallow
    • Personal Injury
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow

    Regular Hours

    Available 24/7 for your representation!

    Service Area:

    Edgewood and surrounding areas.

    Don’t SETTLE for anyone else.

    The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

    © Copyright 2023 Law Offices of Adam Smallow
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Meet Attorney Adam M. Smallow
    • Areas We Serve
      • Personal Injury Lawyer in Aberdeen, Maryland
      • Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Bel Air Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Chestertown Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Clinton Personal Injury Lawyer
      • College Park Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Edgewood Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Fallston Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Fort Washington Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Harford Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Havre de Grace Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Glen Burnie Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Jarrettsville Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Joppatowne Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Largo Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Middle River Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Pleasant Hills Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Personal Injury
      • Car Accidents
      • Truck Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Boating Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Wrongful Death
      • Medical Malpractice
    • After an Accident
    • Resources
      • FAQs
      • Blog
      • Media
      • The Benefits of Medical-Legal Partnerships
    • Reviews
    • Contact Us