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An Asheville Walmart truck accident lawyer from our firm can help you pursue justice after a crash. We represent victims and their families involved in collisions caused by careless Walmart tractor-trailer or delivery truck drivers. We can build a case for compensation on your behalf.
An Asheville truck accident lawyer at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, will investigate your wreck and document your injuries to ensure you seek a fair payout based on your recoverable damages. We have helped over 10,000 clients recover the compensation they need to cover for their care costs. Call us today for your free consultation.
How Our Asheville Injury Lawyers Approach a Walmart Truck Accident Case
Our team of Asheville personal injury lawyers has recovered more than $100 million for clients with injuries and disabilities across North and South Carolina. We meet the needs of our clients with six attorneys and five offices, providing representation across a wide range of areas of law. Our attorneys have extensive legal experience. We can handle your case even if it is complex or challenging.
Our goals include providing advocacy and guidance for our clients, giving upfront, helpful, and honest support and advice. If you choose to work with our team, you can call our 24/7 helpline with questions or to get answers you need about your case.
We are a contingency fee personal injury firm. This agreement means you will not need to pay upfront for the legal services you receive. We work for a portion of the money we recover for you. You only pay if our Asheville Walmart truck accident attorneys secure a payout for you, never from your own income or savings. Contact us today to learn more.
Our Asheville Truck Accident Lawyers Can Hold Walmart Responsible for Injuries
Walmart has one of the largest fleets of trucks in the United States. In 2022, Walmart employed 12,000 drivers operating 10,000 tractors and 80,000 trailers. In 2024, the company was named the largest private motor carrier in North America with 12,663 tractors on the road. These vehicles transport merchandise across the United States to warehouses and local stores, as well as making deliveries to homes in select areas.
Most of the Walmart fleet consists of large, over-the-road trailers filled with cargo being delivered to one of the 4,600+ stores in the United States. When the truck drivers pulling these trailers cause an accident, the victims can suffer serious, life-altering injuries. Our attorneys investigate and determine the cause of the wreck.
Some ways truck drivers cause collisions include:
- Speeding, especially when carrying heavy loads
- Following too closely, which leads to rear-end crashes
- Improper lane changes
- Merging without clearing blind spots
- Fatigue or drowsy driving due to long hours behind the wheel
- Distracted driving, often using a phone or GPS while driving
- Wide turns that swing into other lanes
- Poor maintenance of the truck, such as brake failure
- Improperly secured cargo, causing load shifts or spills
- Driving drunk or drugged
- Failure to yield at intersections or on-ramps
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Overcorrecting or losing control on curves
When a trucker causes a crash and the victims are seriously hurt, an Asheville catastrophic injury lawyer from our team can often hold their employer responsible under a legal doctrine called respondeat superior. This doctrine means we pursue compensation from Walmart or its insurance carrier, rather than the at-fault truck driver. This approach can be beneficial, especially when you have significant medical care costs.
Our Asheville Walmart Truck Wreck Attorneys Pursue Fair Compensation for Your Damages
The goal of pursuing a case following a truck accident with serious injuries is to recover fair compensation that covers your costs and losses while also holding the at-fault party or parties accountable. Our team of Asheville Walmart truck collision lawyers does this by identifying your recoverable damages and demanding that the insurer or Walmart cover them.
If negotiating a settlement to cover these costs is not possible, we will file a lawsuit and seek compensation by taking the case to trial.
Each case has its own recoverable damages, but they commonly include:
- Medical expenses, such as ambulance transportation, emergency stabilization, and hospitalization
- Future medical care and rehabilitation for accident injuries
- Lost wages and other income while away from work
- Diminished earning capacity for lasting disabilities
- Pain and suffering and other intangible losses
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability and disfigurement
An Asheville wrongful death lawyer from our team can represent you and your family and help you seek justice if your loved one died from their crash injuries caused by a Walmart employee or another driver moving cargo for the company.
What Do We Need to Prove to Win a Walmart Truck Accident Claim?
An attorney at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, can hold Walmart or another employer responsible for your injuries if they can prove:
- The truck driver was negligent, typically by violating a traffic law.
- The trucking company is legally responsible for the driver’s actions.
- The plaintiff suffered damages, such as injuries, medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Even when the driver is a contracted worker, Walmart might be legally responsible if:
- There were safety violations or company policies that contributed to the crash.
- The trucking company failed to properly vet or supervise the driver.
- Walmart employees failed to properly maintain the trailer or load the cargo.
Many of these cases settle without the need for a lawsuit, and even fewer require a trial. However, we must meet all statutes of limitations to protect your right to take the case to court. These statutes include:
- Personal Injury: Three years based on N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52
- Wrongful Death: Two years per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53
Discuss Your Asheville Walmart Truck Accident Injuries With Our Team
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, can help you take on Walmart for your truck accident injuries following an Asheville auto collision. We provide free consultations for injury victims. Contact us today to learn how our Asheville Walmart truck accident lawyer will help you get justice.
