Fairfax Truck Accident Attorneys

Seasoned Legal Professionals Dedicated to Our Clients

At Carroll & Nuttall, PLLC, we have been handling personal injury cases in Fairfax, Virginia, since 1998. Truck accidents are all too common and often take a significant physical, emotional, and financial toll on accident victims. Many victims suffer debilitating and life-changing injuries in these accidents, including paralysis, spinal cord injuries (SCI), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and painful fractures. Others die, leaving their loved ones to grieve their loss.

Our experienced team knows Fairfax County well, including key traffic corridors like I-66, Route 50, and the Capital Beltway (I-495), where truck accidents often occur. We maintain strong professional connections in local medical and legal communities, which gives our clients increased access to resources that can support their cases throughout the claims process. Serving as both advisors and advocates, we rely on direct knowledge of the legal landscape and our familiarity with Fairfax County’s judicial procedures.

If you or a loved one is involved in a truck accident, contact one of our attorneys right away. Insurance adjusters, investigators, and defense attorneys often arrive at an accident scene within hours. If you do not have an attorney on your side, you could lose crucial evidence.

Call (703) 952-5801 now to speak with our commercial truck accident attorney in Fairfax County. Same-day consultations are available.

Comprehensive Legal Support After a Truck Accident

In Virginia, you have two years from the date of a truck accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. Trucking operations often involve multiple parties, so it may take time to determine who played a part in your accident. Timing remains critical.

Many major truck accidents in Fairfax County happen along freight-heavy corridors and near commercial hubs. Local law enforcement and state investigators often get involved due to the potential for multi-vehicle crashes and hazardous cargo issues, which can affect evidence gathering and liability analysis. These cases often require coordinated efforts to obtain crash data and vehicle records, so understanding these local procedures helps us take decisive steps early on.

If you have been in a truck accident, chances are, you left the scene in an ambulance. You will need to gather evidence and determine liability if you want a chance at recovering compensation. The sooner you contact our attorneys, the sooner we can reach the crash scene and start securing valuable evidence.

In addition to this vital step, we can help you organize all documents related to the crash, get a copy of the crash report, contact the truck driver, the shipping company, and the insurance company, and even find additional evidence during accident reconstruction and discovery.

We will fight for you every step of the way so you can recover compensation and account for:

• Medical bills
• Missed wages
• Rehabilitative care
• Long-term effects of your injury
• Pain and suffering
• And more

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can be complex to reconstruct, so working with a truck accident attorney experienced with this unique type of case makes a real difference. Our skilled truck accident attorneys may be able to determine if one of these factors caused or contributed to your accident:

• Driver fatigue: While truck drivers and trucking companies must follow hours of service guidelines, many still violate them, putting other motorists in danger. Our experienced truck accident lawyers look at the evidence to determine whether driver fatigue contributed to the accident.
• Oversized trucks: State and federal regulations limit the size of commercial trucks on certain roadways. Cargo must be loaded properly to prevent a truck from tipping over or its load from falling off. We send investigators to respond to your accident and look for crucial evidence of negligence.
• Mechanical defects. Faulty brakes, worn tires, or other mechanical problems may have played a role in your collision. Our accident reconstruction professionals analyze evidence to deliver an opinion about the factors that contributed to your crash.

In Fairfax County, local authorities and the Virginia State Police often conduct detailed post-accident inspections of commercial vehicles. These investigations frequently reveal safety violations or improper maintenance that can impact your case. By working with recognized accident reconstruction professionals and using regional crash data, we explore every possible contributing factor, including road design and Northern Virginia weather conditions, which can increase risk for drivers.

While these are three of the most common causes of truck accidents, other behaviors can lead to serious crashes as well. Drivers may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, drive over the speed limit, text behind the wheel, or behave carelessly. Because shipping companies employ most truck drivers, both the driver and their employer can be held liable.

Trucks often have “black box” devices that track driving time and document significant events. Often, these devices provide the evidence we need for your case.

How Insurance & Liability Work in Fairfax County Truck Accidents

Navigating insurance coverage and assessing liability after a truck accident in Fairfax County brings added complexity. Most commercial vehicles on major routes like the Capital Beltway and Route 123 carry high-limit insurance policies, often involving multiple companies or coverage types. These policies can become relevant if more than one party, such as a truck driver, commercial operator, or third-party maintenance provider, shares responsibility for a crash.

Virginia law charges trucking companies with following strict insurance and maintenance regulations. After an accident, various insurers may dispute who is responsible for coverage, and assigning fault can get complicated. Our team understands the strategies insurers use to limit payments. We focus on interpreting policy coverage so injured people receive clear answers about their compensation options, considering both immediate and long-term needs. Drawing on years of experience in Fairfax County courts, we help clients avoid frequent insurance negotiation pitfalls and resolve disputes efficiently.

What to do after a truck crash in Fairfax County

• Seek medical evaluation immediately and follow treatment plans.
• Do not give recorded statements to insurers before you obtain counsel.
• Capture photos, witness names, and vehicle identifiers if safe to do so.
• Preserve repair estimates, medical bills, and time-off records.
• Contact Carroll & Nuttall, PC, so our team can send preservation letters and secure ELD data before it is overwritten.