New Jersey J.B. Hunt Truck Accident Lawyer

J.B. Hunt is a Fortune 500 logistics and transportation company that is based out of Lowell, Arkansas. The company was founded by Johnnie Bryan Hunt and Johnelle Hunt in 1961 and become a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker JBHT in 1983. Since then, the company has grown to be one of the largest and most recognized transportation companies in the United States, with more than 24,000 drivers, 12,000 trucks, and 100,000 trailers and containers. In 2019, J.B. Hunt brought in $9.165 billion in revenue, with a net income of over $516 million.

J.B. Hunt provides a multitude of services to its customers, including full-truckload transport, less-than-truckload transport, refrigerated transport and final-mile delivery strategies. The company also provided logistics support to its customers across the United States.

Contact information at the corporate office for J.B. Hunt is:
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, AR 72745-9142

Accidents Involving a J.B. Hunt Truck Driver

According to the most recently available data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are over 400,000 accidents involving commercial trucks each year. These accidents claim more than 3,800 lives per year.

New Jersey sees a large number of truck accidents due to the state’s central location along the Eastern Seaboard and the several major highways leading throughout the state. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, in 2018, there were 31 fatal New Jersey truck accidents, resulting in 34 deaths.

According to the FMCSA, J.B. Hunt truck drivers were involved in 1,529 crashes in the most recent 24-month period. Of these accidents:

• 951 accidents requiring at least one vehicle be towed from the roadway,
• 540 accidents resulting in at least serious injury, and
• 38 accidents causing the death of one or more people

During the same two-year period, J.B. Hunt was cited more than 3,000 times for unsafe driving violations. Most of these violations were for speeding. Next were violating lane restrictions and failing to obey a traffic control device. Other common infractions included following too closely (tailgating), talking or texting on a cell phone while driving, distracted driving and making improper lane changes. Any of these infractions can result in a serious New Jersey truck accident.

Filing a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Truck Accident

Those injured in a New Jersey semi-truck accident may be eligible for financial compensation from an at-fault truck driver or trucking company through a personal injury lawsuit. However, the recovery process often presents accident victims with many hurdles along the way. For many, dealing with insurance companies while still recovering from accident-related injuries is an overwhelming experience. For this reason, those seriously injured in a New Jersey truck accident should consult with an experienced New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer who can properly advise them about their rights and help them prepare and file a personal injury claim.

If successful, an accident victim may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Depending on the circumstances of the accident and the extent of the victim’s injuries, damages in a New Jersey truck accident may include payment for the following:

• Lost wages
• Decrease in earning capacity
• Past medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Physical pain
• Emotional or psychological suffering

Every truck accident case is different. An experienced truck accident attorney can ensure your rights are protected, and will fight to obtain maximum compensation from those responsible for your injuries.

Discuss Your Case With a Knowledgeable New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a New Jersey truck accident with a J.B. Hunt truck driver, contact one of the dedicated personal injury attorneys at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm to discuss your options. Our attorneys have over 35 years of experience holding negligent truck drivers and trucking companies accountable for their actions. We provide skillful, zealous advocacy to accident victims across New Jersey at every step of the recovery process. When you trust the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm with your case, you can rest assured that you have an ally with the skills and tools necessary to negotiate with even the largest insurance companies effectively. We have successfully served thousands of clients, recovering over $100 million on their behalf.

To learn more about how we can help you pursue a claim for compensation, give us a call at (973) 920-7900 to request a free and confidential consultation. There is no risk in calling, because we never charge a fee unless we can help you recover compensation for your injuries. We have offices conveniently located in Denville and Morristown.