TRUCK / TRACTOR-TRAILER INJURIES

Commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers and tractor-trailer trucks, are formidable figures on American highways. These massive vehicles move goods from place to place and help keep our economy flowing. Unfortunately, they can also cause significant injuries in an accident. Passenger vehicles do not stand a chance against a semi truck or bus in a wreck.An accident with a truck can be a catastrophic life-altering event.The legal representation provided by our experienced semi-truck accident lawyer extends from the first meeting to discuss your case to the closing argument made in front of a judge or jury at a civil trial. Hiring a truck accident attorney is important from the start to secure monetary damages for your injuries and protect your legal rights. Not only do we help our clients recover just compensation, but we also put you in touch with quality healthcare providers to help you navigate the road to recovery.

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• Examine the cause of the accident using evidence such as police reports, videos or photos, data from the truck’s onboard electronic information system (sometimes known as the “black box”), witness statements, and more.
• Gather necessary documents to prove harms and losses, such as your medical records, bills, and proof of lost wages.
• Identify each and every potentially liable parties and insurance carriers.
• File a detailed insurance claim package.
• Negotiate for a fair and just settlement.
• Prepare to take your case to trial
• Be available throughout the process to help you get your life back on track

You should not have to deal with an insurance adjuster while you are recovering from truck accident injuries. Here your lawyer lifts this burden from you.
Collect Evidence
The seriousness of a semi-truck accident means law enforcement will arrive at the scene of the crash to conduct an investigation. The result of an investigation is a formal police report containing the evidence that is associated with the case. In addition to the formal police report contains evidence, as your injury attorney, we conduct a separate investigation to uncover the information law enforcement may have missed. Time is important in serious truck and bus collisions because skid marks and gouge marks on the pavement can disappear over time, debris from the crash is removed, witnesses move or conveniently forget what they saw, roads get repaired or repaved, bushes get trimmed back,  important signs go missing, or video is taped over.
Send a Demand Letter
After an extensive investigation, we will valuate your case. Our firm will send a demand letter to the negligent parties insurance company. If we together decide it is advantageous to litigate your case we will send notice to the opposing counsel. Your demand package includes many things which may include: a detailed description of the crash, police investigation, private investigator report, photographs, videos, witness statements, medical bills and records, damages, economic expert findings, expert analysis, accident reconstructionist findings, expert opinions, the federal law and state law governing your civil case.
Negotiate a Settlement
The trucking company’s lawyer and/or insurance company can reject the monetary value listed for compensation in the demand letter or respond with a counteroffer. If your lawyer receives a counteroffer, the next step is to either accept the counteroffer or make another counteroffer. The back and forth can continue with the issuance of several counteroffers made by both parties.
Participate in a Trial
If negotiations fail to end your personal injury claim, then your attorney will file the proper paperwork required to initiate a civil lawsuit against the trucking company. Working with a semi-truck accident lawyer is especially important when the time comes to litigate your case. Representing yourself can hurt your case because of your lack of litigation experience.

Prompt and thorough investigation and preservation of the accident scene is crucial. The trucking company will quickly dispatch its own investigators right after it learns of the crash to collect evidence. This evidence can quickly disappear before anyone has a chance to review it. You will need a team on your side who will save it before it fades away.
Our team of investigators will respond to the scene of an accident as soon as possible. Our team will document skid marks, debris, as well as oil, gas, and radiator fluid stains at the scene. Our investigators will also obtain police reports, motor carrier records, witness statements, photographs, and safety logs. We will secure the “black box,” an electrical recording device that contains vital information about the truck and driver.
Getting evidence for your case on your own is nearly impossible. Demand letters must be sent to get what’s needed to prove your case. You are only able to do this with the best truck accident lawyer. Contact our truck accident lawyer today for a free consultation.

No matter who caused the accident, all drivers must stay at the scene to call for help and exchange insurance information.
After a serious truck accident, we advise you to:

• Check yourself and all passengers for injuries.
• Immediately call 911 for help.
• Drive your vehicle out of traffic onto the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights.
• If your car is not drivable, get all occupants out of the vehicle and to a safe area well off the road.
• Gather as much information at the accident scene as possible, including names and contact information for everyone involved, including any witnesses.
• Take many photos of your vehicle and the accident scene, including the truck or bus.
• Take photos of the other party’s insurance card and registration. You are not required to give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company.
• Get the name and badge number of the police officer, and give a very brief statement. Now is not the time to assign or concede fault.
• Do not discuss the crash with anyone except the police and your injury attorney.
• Understand that injuries such as a concussion or internal bleeding can present at a later time, and it is absolutely in your best interest to take an ambulance to the hospital for a full evaluation. You may also make an appointment to see your primary care doctor, and visit the emergency room anytime you are concerned.

After you and your passengers have received medical care, please call our truck accident law firm.
Trucking accidents ae complicated, often involving multiple responsible parties and insurance companies, therefore obtaining compensation can further aggravate this nightmare for you. Without a trucking attorney, you’re likely to be bullied into an unfair settlement.
Injuries and medical care can amount to tens of thousands of dollars. Your insurance may not cover all of your expenses. You may have difficulty trying to get back to your pre-crash life. We are here to help.

Your focus should be on restoring your health and well-being after a truck accident, which may include:

• Doctor visits
• Medical labs and tests
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Mental health counseling
• Prescription medicine
• Rest
• Reach out to family and friends.
• Do not post photos of comments about your accident on social media, as this is likely to be taken out of context and used against you.
• Keep all receipts, bills, and proof of expenses related to the accident.
• Have your insurance policy available for your attorney to review.
• Discuss  your case only with your attorney, because your communication is protected by attorney-client privilege.
• Politely refer all questions and calls from the insurance company to your lawyer.
• Please note: Failing to follow your doctor’s advice could jeopardize your chances of getting fair compensation

I will keep you updated on your case’s progress. We want you to feel comfortable and confident with your legal representation. We accomplish this through frequent confidential conversations with full transparency and patience.  

Until we learn the details of your truck accident, we won’t be able to give an exact time frame on how long it takes to settle your claim. In some cases, the claim can be settled within a few months and in others, it can take a few years before the case gets resolved. Many times it is more advantageous to bring the civil case to trial.
We deal directly with Insurance companies who like to drown plaintiffs in paperwork and shift the discussions to numerous people with different authority levels before a claim may be settled. To get the full value of your injury case show them we are willing to wait for justice.
Our firm streamlines this process as much as possible, however it is up to the insurance company to do their part to be responsive and cooperative.

There are three things that can happen once we submit your claim to the insurance companies. They may:

• Accept your claim and pay the full amount of damages.
• Deny your claim.
• Counter your claim with an offer.

An insurance company typically will not immediately and unconditionally pay your claim, especially when it involves significant injuries and damages. A truck accident lawyer can If the insurance company demonstrates unfair and deceptive practices, we will file a separate 93a case against them, which can lead to double or triple damages for your serious injury civil lawsuit. With 30 years experience, we know how the insurance industry will posture. We calmly and objectively negotiate for you.

It is important to discover each and every entity who played a role in causing your injuries. There are several potential parties who can be sued, including:

• Owner of the truck or bus
• Bus or Trucking company may be vicariously liable for any accidents caused by its employees, contractors, or agents while they are acting within the scope of their employment. They are responsible for recording drivers’ information, including background checks, limiting scheduling for rest periods, and more.
• Third-party brokers: Many commercial transportation companies hire a third-party broker to connect them to drivers and trucks to transport their cargo.
• Shipper whose goods are being transported.
• Driver of the truck or bus who may be an employee or hired contractor of a trucking company.
• Parent company of the trucking corporation if they are part of a larger entity.
• Manufacturer of the truck, tractor, trailer, or vehicle parts can be held liable for crashes resulting from defective manufacturing or product design.
• Maintenance company
• Safety inspector responsible for evaluating weight, cargo, and other equipment standards.
• Additional  vehicle driver when another driver liable for the chain of events that caused the accident.

We  are an experienced truck crash law firm with the resources and will relentlessly pursue any and all negligent parties to get you fair compensation and justice.

As your truck accident lawyer we begin to protect your rights and help you recover damages from the liable parties right away. While you focus on your care and recovery, we take steps to immediately protect evidence. We manage insurance claims. We seek a fair settlement with the responsible parties, and take your case to trial if necessary with filing a civil lawsuit.In the tragic event that your loved one died in the truck accident, we file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf. We also monitor any criminal hearings on the matter to further our efforts with your personal injury trucking lawsuit.You will have the peace of mind that your specialized bus and large truck lawyer is handling your legal case while you prioritize your physical and emotional road to recovery.

It will cost you nothing to hire our experienced truck accident law firm. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we are not paid unless and until we successfully recover compensation for you and your family.
Because we specialize in large truck and bus wrongful death and serious injury cases, we know what it takes to win.  You pay nothing upfront when you hire our firm, so there is no financial burden on you and your family. It does take a commitment to partner with us so that together we can put forth the best possible case.  We will guide you through the entire process.
Some victims hesitate to call an injury law firm because they fear they cannot afford it. Instead, these people try to take on insurance companies or large trucking corporations on their own. This can make it nearly impossible to spend the time and focus on healing from injuries
As our client, you are guaranteed:

• Free,  no-obligation case review
• Full transparency
• Zero out of pocket costs
• Pay no retainer fees
• Protected rights from our start until your case is resolved

Our firm is will not rest until we recover fair and just compensation for you.

We can meet with you at a hotel, the hospital, video conference, facetime, or chat by phone if you cannot travel to our office. We actually prefer to visit you where you are.

Each state has a deadline, or statute of limitations that limits the time you may have to file a lawsuit after a truck or bus accident or other type of personal injury. These deadlines vary depending on where you live and the type of claim being filed.A statute of limitations begins from the date of the accident. You cannot file a lawsuit after this time expires, unless the court makes an exception for your situation.We are experienced with each state’s laws on the statute of limitations of personal injury lawsuits. We plan well in advance to ensure the suit is prepared and filed in a timely manner.

"It is sometimes beneficial to settle your personal injury claim outside of court. You may not need to file a lawsuit. There are benefits to the trucking company, truckdriver, insurance corporations, and other liable parties to reach a settlement outside of a courtroom:

• They avoid admitting liability or wrongdoing.
• They avoid the publicity of a trial.
• They bargain to keep the details of the settlement confidential.

Why You May Prefer a Settlement:
There are reasons why you may want to settle without going to court, including:

• Court trials are stressful and can take months or even years to resolve, which delays closure for you and your loved ones.
• Juries are unpredictable at best.  Often times they blame the victim.  We work hard to get you a fair jury, however a settlement provides certainty and removes the concern of an appeal.
• Details of the accident will be in the public record, including any personal or potentially embarrassing details for you or your family.
• Settlements are not typically appealed.  All parties are in agreement to the terms and the case is then resolved.
• Many personal injury lawsuits are filed if one or both parties cannot agree to a settlement.

Insurance companies do one thing well: protect and grow their money. Their data shows them most lawyers will not take a case to trial because of lack of funding for the case, fear of losing, ill-preparation and more. Often times the only way to win is to play.  We are experienced and unafraid to take on the large insurance conglomerates.

• With the right preparation we can get the best compensation for your harms and loses.
• A jury trial is your chance to tell your story and perhaps find closure in being seen and heard.
• Your jury is made up of peers from your community.   People who want to make the roads safer and to stop these preventable injuries from happening.  The jurors drive the on same roads and understand what it takes to make these large truck corporations follow the safety rules.

After a serious crash your life will be upended.  It’s important to consult with us right away so that we can preserve your rights to let you focus on healing.

• Depending on the type of claim (personal injury, wrongful death, etc.) a lawsuit must be filed within the state’s statute of limitations
• Evidence may be removed or repaired and video taped over, making it more difficult to prove liability.
• Witness accounts are more accurate when interviewed immediately after the accident.
• You may not be able to work, and your lack of income, combined with medical bills, can be extremely stressful.
• Documenting from the onset of your crash is imperative to the case
• It may take several months before the court has an opening for your case.

Immediately after we decide to work together, we begin to gather evidence, file a claim, and protect your rights from the moment you become a client. For a free case review.

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Large Truck crashes can involve are any of the following: tractor trailer truck, lumber truck, cement truck, cementmixer, semi truck, big rig, tanker truck, refrigerator truck, 18 Wheeler, multi axle truck, Interstate carriers, commercial motor vehicles, tandem truck,Interstate carriers, box truck, motor carriers, gross weight over 800lbs,hazardous materials, oversize loads, flat bed truck, over the road truck, freight hauler, shippers, interstate trucking. Bus accidents can include: school bus, tour bus, passenger bus, private bus, shuttle bus, mini bus, double decker bus, mini coach, motor coach. Package delivery companies causing injuries can include: postal service, express mail, private couriers, express delivery, next day delivery, parcel pickup.