Our lawyers can help you with your trucking accident claim. If you were injured in a crash involving an 18-wheeler or other company truck, you may need to sue to get the money you deserve. Contact our national law firm about a personal injury lawsuit using the form below.
You can call 612-338-0202 to contact our lawyers and get your free consultation. Our recent accident claim settlements include $5.1 million for a man hit by a truck while riding his motorcycle and $4 million for a family with a wrongful death claim. Both settlements were won by attorney Eric Hageman.
Obtaining Crash Evidence
Commercial vehicle accidents are different than other vehicle accidents because of the federal laws that govern the trucking industry. Federal regulations require that certain evidence must be maintained, but only for a limited amount of time. For example, the driver’s log may be destroyed after six months if a lawyer does not obtain a court order or take other immediate action.
Insurance Companies
Over the road trucks must carry various levels of insurance coverage, depending on the nature of the materials in the truck. This can create a situation where the hauling and leasing companies may spend months or years arguing about which insurance company is responsible for compensating the victim. You will need someone to represent you in this potentially long, drawn out process, as you deal with other issues in your life.
Trucking Company Negotiations
As you probably know by now, the trucking company’s claims adjuster began to protect the trucking company’s interests right after your accident. The designated investigator has already started to collect evidence to defend or minimize the claim. In addition, the trucking company may attempt to steer you away from legal counsel, because trucking companies know that if you have an attorney, you are more likely to receive a larger settlement. We highly recommend that you do not discuss your trucking accident with anyone unless you have attorney representation, as anything you say may be used against you later.
Free Consultation
You can call 612-338-0202 or click here to get contact our lawyers and your free consultation. Our lawyers have a national reputation and have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications.
News and Topics
$5.1 Million Settlement
Attorney Eric Hageman won a $5.1 million settlement for a client who was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a truck. His client had his arm amputated and has permanent brain damage. Eric also won a $4 million wrongful death settlement.
Sharp Increase In traffic Fatalities Marks End 0f 5-Year Decline
The number of traffic fatalities rose to 35,092 people, a 7.2% increase from 2014. This increase, though deviating slightly by category, shows traffic deaths rising in almost every category.
FedEx Semi Truck Rear Ends Car
A FedEx semi truck with 2 trailers rear ended a car that was stopped on I-40, according to Nashville police*. Both the driver and passenger of the car were seriously injured. Attorney Eric Hageman has handled FedEx accident cases. Call 1-888-377-8900 or click here now to contact Eric about a FedEx accident lawsuit.
Semi-Truck Crash Settlement
Our attorneys 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). Our law firm also won $1,700,000 on behalf of a 42 year-old man who was run over by a semi 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.
Hit from Behind by a Big Truck
Dunbar, Nebraska: A tanker truck transporting unleaded fuel was hit from behind by a semitrailer truck on Nebraska Highway 2. The semi truck driver died and the tanker truck driver was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Wheel Off Wrongful Death
A 22-year-old young man lost his life when a wheel flew off from a tractor trailer near Lockland, Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol did locate the truck. When a tire has caused injury or death, we inspect the tire and all related parts closely to determine if defective parts caused or contributed to the accident. We have won millions for clients whose vehicle was hit by a tire.
Tow Truck Injury Settlement
Attorney Fred Pritzker obtained a settlement 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.
Cyclist Killed by a Semi Trailer Truck
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.
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*http://www.wkrn.com/story/27350100/crash-involving-semi-closes-i-40-west-in-south-nashville/