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In the video below, attorney Eric Hageman discusses a personal injury semi truck case. He and Fred Pritzker won over $2 million for a couple whose car was hit by a semi truck, causing them serious injury, including traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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The following truck accident information is provided by Pritzker Olsen law firm. Our attorneys have appeared on CBS News, Fox News, and local stations nationwide. Contact our national truck accident law firm for a free consultation.

Truck Accident Victim Compensation

Possible compensation for semi truck accident victims and their families includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Medical expenses
Lost earnings
Past and future pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disability
Disfigurement
Cost of care
Funeral expenses
Loss of companionship
Loss of care and comfort

For people injured in a commercial truck accident, compensation can include future expenses and pain and suffering. These amounts can be substantial and should be discussed with a truck accident lawyer.

For more information, read "How Much Money is My Truck Accident Case Worth?"

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PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AFTER
BEING IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A SEMI TRUCK

If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident, you need a lawyer to help you protect your legal rights. A lot of money is at stake, and the trucking company and its insurance company know it. They will contact you shortly after the accident and try to get information out of you that they can use against you. Don't talk to them, and tell your children not to talk to them. After you hire us to represent you and they are given notice of that, it is against the law for them to contact you directly.

We know you have many questions. For answers to some of them, we have provided a Truck Accident FAQ page. The following are some of questions answered:

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TRUCK ACCIDENT NEWS AND TOPICS

Wrongful Death Bicycle Hit by Delivery Truck in Minneapolis, MN
On Monday, October 25, 2010, a 55-year-old man was riding his bicycle in the bike lane when he was struck and killed by a Quicksilver Express Courier truck. Read Quicksilver Express Courier truck accident information.

Personal Injury Semi Truck
Video from personal injury and semi truck accident lawyer Eric Hageman regarding a case where our law firm won over $2 million for our clients.

Jeep Rammed by Speeding Semi, 2 Killed
Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle accident in Rockford, Wisconsin. The accident occurred on east bound I-90, near State Street. Traffic was moving slowly due to construction.

UPS Employee Killed by Semi Truck Student Driver
A 64-year-old United Parcel Service employee is dead following an accident at the UPS loading dock at the Des Moines International Airport. The accident occurred when the employee was opening a gate to allow a semi truck delivery. First he was pinned and then he was run over by the rear wheels of the semi.

USA Truck Accident Lawyer
USA Truck is hired by other companies to haul freight, including commodities, metal, building materials, grain, chemicals, beverages, paper products and general freight.

Head-On Collision With a Semi Truck - Lawyer
A head-on collision with a negligent semi truck driver usually involves one or more of the following:

Semi driver fatigue
Speeding or driving too fast for the conditions
Distraction (talking on a cell phone, texting, eating, looking for something, talking to a passenger)

Woman Hit and Killed by Priority Arrow Waste Garbage Truck
In Wyoming, Michigan, a 71-year-old woman was hit and killed by a Priority Arrow Waste garbage truck. The woman was in a motorized wheelchair at the corner of 28th Street and DeHoop Avenue SW. She was trying to cross 28th when she was hit by the garbage truck turning right onto DeHoop.

Head On Collision with Semi Truck Killed Cokato Man
Near Orono, Minnesota, an eastbound semi truck crossed the center line on County Road 6 near Orono. It struck a westbound vehicle, killing the 52-year-old driver. The deceased has been identified as Scott Bradley Tegland.

Semi Crossed Center Line: Hit 2 Vehicles - Killed Drivers
The Iowa State Patrol reported that an eastbound semi on Highway 2 crossed the center line, hitting two westbound vehicles - a van and then a truck, in Wayne County, Iowa. The semi and the pickup truck caught on fire. All three drivers were killed.

Man Killed When T-Boned by Dump Truck
A man was killed after the driver of a dump truck reportedly ran a red light and T-boned his Chevrolet Cavalier. The victim was southbound on 775 West, crossing U.S. 91 on a green light, when a westbound dump truck pulling a trailer t-boned his vehicle. The victim has been identified as Gordon Tingey, 60, of Brigham City.

Speeding Semi Flips Over — Crushes Pickup Truck — Kills 2
A mother and her 2-year-old child were killed when the trailer portion of a semi-truck flipped over and crushed their pickup in Osceola County, Florida. The woman and her son were just sitting at the corner waiting to turn onto State Road 60 when the semi took the corner too fast, flipping the trailer onto the pickup truck. The 2004 Chevrolet pickup was completely crushed.

Semi Accident Attorney National Practice
Our attorneys represent accident victims nationwide. We have provided information on the following states: Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Greenville, PA: Teen Killed When Semi Truck Ran Stop Sign
A semi ran a stop sign in Mercer County. A 17-year-old boy died in the accident and at least one other person is in intensive care. Reportedly, the driver of the semi truck admitted that he did not stop at the stop sign. He said he could not see because the sun was in his eyes. The teen has been identified as James Saxion.

Gravel Truck Crushes House in Santa Barbara Killing Three
A gravel truck pulling two trailers full of gravel ran off Highway 154 at the overpass of the 101 Freeway. The gravel truck flew over an embankment and then landed on top of a small, wooden house, completely destroying it and killing all three family members in the house.

Semi Hits "Cool Breeze" Bicyclists on Hwy 101
A semi truck hit two female bicyclists participating in the 2010 Cool Breeze bicycle ride Saturday. The rear, right section of the trailer struck one of the cyclists causing her to hit the other. The two riders, both from Gilbert, AZ, were taken to Ventura County Medical Center, one by rescue helicopter. One woman had a broken leg and the other one sustained a head injury and a broken wrist and hand.

Killed by a Semi Truck: Lawyer for Investigation and Lawsuit
If your loved one has been killed by a semi truck, our lawyers can help. They have won millions for families with wrongful death claims.

Woman Killed When Her Ford Focus Was Rear Ended by a Semi Pulling Three Trailers
The driver of a Ford Focus was killed on the Ohio Turnpike near mile marker 190.5 when her car was rear ended by a tractor trailer hauling three box trailers near Shalersville Township. It triggered an eight-car pile-up involving 3 semi trucks and 5 personal vehicles.

Hit by a Semi Truck Lawyer
Attorney Fred Pritzker and his team have won $2,560,000 for a husband and wife who were seriously injured when their car was hit by a semi truck.

Passenger Killed When Car Rear Ended By Semi on I-94 Michigan
One person was killed when a semi failed to slow down and rear ended a car on I-94 and Park Road near Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan. Michigan State Police said a car was heading east bound when it slowed for traffic; but the semi truck behind the car did not slow and rear ended the vehicle. The semi and car rolled over, killing Fred Reinhardt Jr., 68, of Bangor.

Hugo Semi Truck Accident
On August 27, 2009 a little after noon, a woman was rear ended by a semi truck while she stopped to make a turn. She was injured and two of her passengers died. Read more.

Cyclist Killed by a Semi Trailer Truck Attorney
When a semi trailer truck hits and kills a cyclist, the family may have a wrongful death claim if there is evidence of negligence on the part of the driver, the owner of the semi, the owner of the trailer or the owner of the freight.

Hwy 16 Ixonia, WI Fatal Motorcycle Crash with Semi
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a semi truck on Highway 16 at Hustisford Road, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The semi was westbound on Highway 16. He did a U-turn in front of a westbound motorcycle causing the crash. The motorcyclist, Craig R. Conway, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene by Jefferson County Coroner's Office.

Auto-Semi-Truck Accident Insurance Settlement
If you or a loved one was injured by a semi truck, the trucking company's insurance company will have to pay you the amount of money agreed to in a settlement agreement. Our lawyers have negotiated multimillion-dollar settlements with trucking companies and their insurers.

Camper Trailer Hit by Semi in Summit County, Colorado
A semi truck hit a Ford Explorer pulling a camper trailer that was westbound on Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel. The impact caused the vehicle and camper to rollover two times. John and Nancy Newman had to be removed from their vehicle with the Jaws of Life.

FFE Transportation Services Semi Tractor Trailer Truck Accident
FFE Transportation Services is located in Dallas, Texas. Service centers for its fleet operations are in Portland, Oregon, Stockton, California, Los Angeles, California, Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Memphis, Tennessee, Burlington, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Winter Haven, Florida, and Miami, Florida. In the two years prior to June 13, 2010, FFE Transportation Services trucks and other vehicles were involved in 66 accidents, 62 resulting in injury and 4 resulting in death, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Semi Hit Car in Winnebago County, Iowa
A semi hit a car Wednesday morning northwest of Lake Mills, Iowa. The semi - car accident happened at the intersection of 480th Street and 130th Avenue. Mercy Life Flight was called to the accident. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office confirms that one person was killed in the crash. The accident is still under investigation.

Run Over by a Semi Truck Lawyer
Our law firm has won $1,700,000 on behalf of a 42 year-old man who was run over by a semi truck as the man stood beside the road while assisting another motorist who crashed in an earlier accident. The victim sustained a number of fractures and internal injuries from which he never fully recovered.

"Lost Load" Accident Attorney
A fatal crash on Hwy 14 west of Owatonna, Minnesota. A masonry brick flew off a truck bed and went through the windshield of a minivan. The brick struck and killed Steven K. Batt, who was in the passenger seat. The driver of the minivan was not injured. The brick was not securely strapped down. The Northstar Stone and Masonry truck was being driven by Darrell W. Jensen of Medford.

Semi Passenger Killed in Inattentive Driver Truck Accident
Multi-vehicle crash closed Interstate 70 in Madison County, Illinois, near Highland. Illinois State Police stated that the driver of a semi truck slammed into a line of traffic stopped for an earlier accident. The semi cab burst into flames. The driver and his passenger, William T. Burleson, 23, of Greensburg, Indiana, died in the fire.

Tow Truck Accident Injury Lawyer and Settlment
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen obtained a $2,750,000 recovery for a 59 year-old truck driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the loss of his left eye and significant disfigurement when the tow chain being used to pull the man’s semi tractor-trailer out of a ditch broke loose from a front-end loader to which it was attached.

Rear Ended by a Semi Truck
If you are rear ended by a semi-trailer or other commercial truck, you may have claims against the trucking company, the truck driver and others. If If a brake failure caused the accident, a maintenance company, the manufacturer of the brakes and/or the manufacturer of the semi truck may be liable.

2.56 Million Dollar Semi-Truck Crash Settlement
Pritzker Olsen attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman recently obtained a hard fought $2,560,000 recovery for the victims of a semi-truck crash. The clients, a husband and wife in their sixties, were returning from a family reunion when their automobile was hit from behind by a semi-truck. The initial impact caused their vehicle to lose control, cross the center median and collide head-on with an SUV traveling in the opposite direction. Read more about the $2,560,000 semi-truck crash settlement.

Truck Accident "Wheel Off" Accident Settlement
Truck Wheel Flew Through Windshield Our law firm recently settled a wrongful death case involving a detached truck wheel. The wheel came off of the truck, rolled off of a bridge, crashed into a car that was passing under the bridge and stuck and killed the driver of the car. We represented the family of the man who was killed by the truck tire and obtained a multi-million dollar settlement. Every year several people are killed by runaway truck wheels. Lawyers sometimes call these "wheel off" cases. For information about a death or serious injury from a runaway truck/tractor-trailer wheel, please contact a semi truck accident attorney at our law firm: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free), email our attorneys or submit our online truck accident case review form.

LOOK Bumper Sticker Reminds Drivers to Look for Bicyclists
Pritzker Olsen law firm is representing the family of a woman who was killed by a tractor-trailor while riding her bicycle. The semi turned into her while she was in a bicycle lane, crushing her. Her husband designed a bumper sticker in her honor. Read about the LOOK bumper sticker.

Lawsuit against a Trucking Company and Insurance
When we sue a trucking company on behalf of a client (injury or wrongful death), we negotiate with the trucking company’s legal team and its insurer. The trucking company’s insurance company is involved because it is the insurance company that ultimately pays the semi truck accident victim and his or her family. In many cases, more than one insurance company is involved because more than one company is liable.

Passenger in an 18-Wheeler Accident: Medical Bills
If you were a passenger in an 18-wheeler accident, you may have claims against several parties for payment of your medical bills. If the 18-wheeler driver had been drinking, this evidence can be used to prove negligence, and could provide the basis for a punitive damages claim. Read more about compensation for a passenger in an 18-wheeler accident, including medical bills and pain and suffering.

At-Fault Truck Driver Accident
An at-fault truck driver often did one or more of the following: drove inattentively, failed to stop for a stop sign or light, merged improperly into traffic, did not slow down in a construction zone, drove too close to another vehicle, turned in an unsafe manner, drove drunk or drugged up, parked illegally.

Semi-Tractor-Trailer Crash
Our law firm works to get our accident clients the best possible compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. Part of that process is often reconstructing the accident to show that the semi-tractor-trailer was at fault.

Minnesota Dump Truck Wheel Accident
A dump truck wheel came loose and hit another vehicle, injuring the driver. The accident happened on I94 in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Our law firm has recently settled a similar case involving a Minnesota man who was killed by a garbage truck wheel.

Fatal Landstar Truck Accident Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In rural Oklahoma, a teenager riding an ATV was struck and killed by a Landstar Systems truck as it attempted to pass him near a hill with limited visibility.

Semi-Tractor-Trailer Crash
Information on proving a semi-tractor-trailer crash.

Trucking Accident
A couple was seriously injured when a tanker truck hit their car. Both husband and wife live with disabling injuries, including a paralyzed arm and back injuries.

Car Hit by a Truck
If you hire PritzkerOlsen lawyers to represent you after your car is hit by a commercial truck, we will immediately begin our own investigation of the accident. This includes having an attorney and one of our private investigators go to the scene of the accident, getting all relevant documentary evidence from the trucking company and the truck driver, and interviewing witnesses.

18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
One of the first things our law firm does in an 18-wheeler case is to take legal steps to obtain a copy of the driver's log. Because there have been cases where the drivers log was altered or destroyed, it is important to move fast.

Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorney
A woman was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer. The tractor was owned by Penske and the trailer was allegedly owned by Gly-Tech Services, Inc. Penske claimed it was not liable for the injuries because the driver was not employed by Penske.

Semi Accident Lawyer
After a semi accident, insurance companies and trucking companies immediately contact the people injured in the accident and their families. The goal of the insurance companies and the trucking companies is to limit their liability, i.e., they want to pay the victims and their families as little as possible.

Dump Truck Accident: Attorney and Lawsuit
Learn about liability and factors to consider when choosing a dump truck accident attorney.

Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer
Our law firm has successfully recovered compensation for victims of garbage truck accidents and their families.

Ohio Semi Accident
A semi accident in Waterville Township, Ohio, resulted in two deaths and two children being hospitalized. The accident allegedly happened when the semi ran a stop sign. An SUV then collided with the semi truck, and the semi crashed into a pickup truck. The drivers of the SUV and the pickup truck both died.

South Carolina Tractor-Trailer Tire Death
A tractor-trailer tire broke off of a semi truck, flew across the median of South Carolina I-20 and landed on the roof of Perry and Patricia Miller’s Honda Accord. According to highway officials, the impact sent the car off of the road and into an embankment. Both Perry Miller (44) and Patricia Miller (45) died. According to official reports, the Millers died from head injuries.

Pennsylvania Semi Trailer Collion Death
In October of 2008, an SUV collided into a semi truck trailer that was stretched across Route 453 just outside of Tyrone, Pennsylvania. The driver of the SUV, a 79-year-old man, died. According to the police statement, the truck driver was attempting to back up and allowed his trailer to cross the wrong lane.

Pritzker Olsen law firm has a national reputation, and lawyers at the firm have been interviewed by CNN, CBS News, Fox News, Associated Press The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and others.

In recognition of their accomplishments, PritzkerOlsen, P.A. attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Attorney Fred Pritzker is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

To contact a semi truck accident attorney, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free).

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Wins Millions for Client

Attorney Fred Pritzker won $6,000,000 for a client whose right leg was amputated when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger was struck by a drunk driver. If you have been in an accident with a DUI driver, you may have a cliam against a bar or other place that sells alcohol.

Truck Wheel Accident Death

Our law firm recently won $2,850,000 for a family whose loved one was killed by a truck wheel that crashed through a car windshield. Read about a truck wheel off accident.

Tow Truck Accident

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen obtained a $2,750,000 recovery for a 59 year-old truck driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the loss of his left eye and significant disfigurement when the tow chain being used to pull the man’s semi tractor-trailer out of a ditch broke loose from a front-end loader to which it was attached.

Semi-Truck Crash Settlement

Pritzker Olsen attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman recently obtained a hard-fought $2,560,000 recovery for a couple who were seriously injured in a semi-truck crash. The husband suffered serious head injury (TBI). Read about the semi truck crash settlement.

Our lawyers have recovered millions more for our clients. Contact us for a free consultation about your accident.

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