Left Turn Motorcycle Semi Accident Attorney

Our attorneys have won motorcycle accident
settlements against trucking companies.

Pritzker Olsen attorneys represent injured motorcyclists and families who have lost a loved one in a semi vs. motorcycle accident. They recently won a $2,850,000 settlement for the family of a man killed in a semi accident.

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Motorcycle Hit by Semi While Turning Left

Our attorneys are representing a motorcyclist who was turning left and was hit by a semi truck passing illegally on the left. Following the accident, the motorcyclist had to have his leg amputated.

A commercial truck driver is required to be alert. That means the truck driver must pay attention to the flow of traffic and must be observant to turn signals and brake lights. If a motorcycle or car has signaled and slowed to turn left, it is inattentive and negligent for the truck driver to attempt to pass on the left. (See also: right turn motorcycle accident)

The leading causes of inattentive driving:

fatigue
driving over hours allowed
texting while driving
talking on cellphone
reading
drinking
watching TV

Semi Drivers Charged with Extra Duty of Care

A semi driver has a higher level of duty of care. As a professional driver, he/she is required to be alert and maintain control of his/her rig at all times. This is according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, § 392.3, which states:

No driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle, while the driver's ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness, or any other cause, as to make it unsafe for him/her to begin or continue to operate the commercial motor vehicle. However, in a case of grave emergency where the hazard to occupants of the commercial motor vehicle or other users of the highway would be increased by compliance with this section, the driver may continue to operate the commercial motor vehicle to the nearest place at which that hazard is removed.

Pain and Suffering Compensation
in Left Turn Motorcycle Semi Accident

Pain and suffering damages is a major component of a motorcycle semi accident settlement or verdict and generally includes amounts for physical pain, emotional distress, permanent disability, disfigurement and loss of quality of life. The mental anguish following a motorcycle accident can be very debilitating. Many accident victims suffer from panic attacks and nightmares.

We work with experts to build our case for past and future pain and suffering. If the motorcyclist suffered a traumatic amputation in the crash, these experts can testify as to phantom pain in addition to other pain issues.

Because trucking companies do everything possible to minimize their liability, you need an experienced semi truck motorcycle accident attorney to fight for your rights. The trucking company and other liable parties need to be held accountable.

Contact motorcycle semi truck accident attorney Fred Pritzker or Eric Hageman about a lawsuit against a trucking company, by calling 1-888-377-8900 (toll free), (612)338-0202 or submit our free consultation form. We are not paid unless you win.

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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.

This is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The result of each case is determined by the specific facts and the applicable law.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death