Semi Hit My Car:
Attorney to Fight Trucking Company

Pritzker Olsen attorneys have recovered millions for clients who have been hit by a semi truck, including a recent settlement for $2,560,000. In the video below, Attorney Eric Hageman discusses what makes semi truck cases different from other accident cases.

A semi hitting a car is a different type of accident than a car hitting a car. Any accident involving a semi truck has many layers of liability. Our team of attorneys have significant experience in the area of semi truck accident litigation. To contact Eric Hageman or another attorney at Pritzker Olsen, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

"Semi Hit My Car" Accident Cases ARE Different

Semi accident cases are very complex. Following are some of the ways semi - car accidents differ from other types of accidents:

Semi Tractor Trailer Trucks are Bigger: This is an obvious observation, but it is an important factor because the size interferes with visibility. Semis can be up to 53 feet long, 8.5 feet wide and 13.5 feet tall (except with special permit). The truck needs to be checked for compliance.
Semi Trucks are Heavier: A semi truck may weigh in excess of 25 times more than a small car. The weight of the semi determines the stopping distance needed. The truck will need to be checked for compliance in this area, too.
Truck Drivers are Professionals: Semi truck drivers are required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL). By law, they are held to a higher standard of driving. Their license needs to be checked for violations and restrictions and their work records need to be reviewed.
Trucking Industry is Heavily Regulated: The trucking companies and truck drivers must comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in addition to general traffic laws. The regulations include driving times, log books and truck maintenance to name a few. All of the regulations must be reviewed for possible infractions.
Semi Trucks and Electronic Systems: Semis have sophisticated electronic systems that provide additional, invaluable information pertaining to tire pressure, speed control, engine control modules and other recorded statistics. Trucking companies are required to keep this information for only a certain length of time. It can then be destroyed. If destroyed, your case may be harmed.
Many Experts Needed to Build Semi Accident Case: Accident reconstructionists and other experts are hired to thoroughly examine the evidence. They not only help build the case, they make excellent witnesses.

Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have again been named Super Lawyers. Senior Partner Fred Pritzker has also been voted for inclusion in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Our attorneys have been interviewed by CNN, CBS News, Fox News and local TV stations. Pritzker Olsen has the experience and resources available to conduct an investigation into your semi hit my car accident. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online free consultation form.We would like to hear what you have gone through, so that we can help.

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Semi Hit My Car: Attorney to Fight Trucking Company