Elsmere Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers
Serving Injury Victims in Elsemere, Wilmington & Newark
The roadways in 21st-century America are heavily populated with commercial vehicles, delivering everything you find on the shelves in retail outlets, as well as millions of packages directly to consumers. Statistics show that truck accidents account for nearly one in seven fatal accidents across the nation. Even when injuries aren’t fatal, they are often serious and catastrophic. If you or a family member has been hurt because of the negligence of a trucker or commercial vehicle company, you want an experienced attorney to fight for your rights.
At the office of Michael J. Hood, LLC, we offer more than 31 years of experience to personal injury victims in Delaware. Our clients know that we will always be thorough and straightforward with them. We will take the time to learn the details of your accident, as well as your objectives, so that we can provide you with a timely and realistic assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your claim, what you can reasonably expect to recover and your prospects for success. You will work with attorney Michael Hood throughout the legal process, and we will keep you fully informed of any developments in your case, as well as your options, so that you can make intelligent decisions about how you want to proceed.
For a free initial consultation, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000.
Our Commercial Vehicle Accident Injury Practice
We aggressively protect the rights of people who have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, whether as a driver, passenger or pedestrian. We handle claims involving all types of negligence or carelessness, including:
- Traveling with excessive weight in a commercial truck or with an unbalanced or unsecured load
- Failure to pay attention to road conditions, or using excessive speed while hauling a load
- Failure to conduct routine or necessary maintenance
- Violation of time and hour regulations, leading to driver fatigue
- Negligence in the hiring, training or supervision of commercial vehicle drivers
We handle all types of injuries arising out of a commercial vehicle accident, including serious and catastrophic loss, as well as wrongful death claims. We will help you seek damages for lost wages and income, physical pain and suffering, lost companionship or consortium, medical costs and any other losses.
Contact the Law Office of Michael J. Hood, LLC
We offer a free initial consultation to every client. For an appointment, contact our office online or call our office at (302) 777-1000. We are available to meet with you Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but will schedule evening or weekend consultations upon request. We will travel to your home or the hospital if necessary.
Michael J. Hood represents injury victims in the cities of Wilmington, Newark, Middleton, Seaford, Laurel, Milford, Brookside, Claymont, Pike Creek, Wilmington Manor, Elsmere, Edgemoor, New Castle, Chester, Springfield, West Chester and Broomall. Also serving New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County in Delaware.
