Trucks may be relatively easy to see coming, but accidents with them can be hard to predict. Your life can look entirely different after a truck crash, leaving you feeling like there is no way back to the life you used to know. If you summon the help of an Independence truck accident lawyer, you will know there may be a path to recovery after all.
White Law PLLC is here to take the sting out of it. By getting the help of an Independence personal injury lawyer, you are taking a stand against the defense’s scrutiny and the insurance company’s resistance to pay a fair settlement.
We have recovered more than $1.4 billion for our clients. Give yourself a fighting chance by calling us for your free consultation.
Get Help From a Lawyer Today
An experienced Independence truck accident attorney can help you determine what to do after a truck accident, whether you have claimable damages or not. Simply hearing from a professional can set you on the right course. If it is time to file a claim and seek a settlement, your lawyer can help you in several ways:
Pulling from Experience to Build a Solid Case
We have served more than 30,000 clients, and each one has taught us something that we can use in future cases, like yours. Truck accidents come with extra factors that benefit greatly from this experience. We become familiar with the specific laws and the tactics that defense attorneys and insurance companies like to use.
Being Your Legal Guide
If you wanted to represent yourself in court with your truck accident claim, you may discover quite quickly that there is a lot to do besides just walking into court and saying you need compensation. Whether you have a question or we have an update, we are here to keep you up to speed on all the legal steps with your case.
Gathering Evidence
It may not have been possible for you to take all kinds of photos or talk to witnesses when the accident happened. Documents with crucial information can also be tough to track down and access. Count on your attorney to dedicate their time and energy to finding every piece of evidence we need to present a convincing argument in court.
Negotiating with Insurance On Your Behalf
Insurance companies often investigate accidents to find ways to justify not paying out settlements that should go to the injured parties. Even in the clearest of cases, they may try to get you to agree to a lower settlement before we can go through your accident and negotiate. Call us before things go too far so we can be your representative at the negotiation table.
Your Fight Is Our Fight
How Truck Accidents Differ from Other Types of Crashes
Accidents with another car can be devastating on their own, but the sheer size and weight of a truck can result in even more destruction. Additionally, more than just a driver can be liable. If they were knowingly negligent, we could end up suing any combination of these parties based on common types of truck accidents:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The truck manufacturer
- The government is in charge of a poorly maintained road system
- Another driver who forced the truck to wreck
Suing the truck manufacturer would require meeting the criteria laid out in MCL § 600.2947, which mostly guards manufacturers and sellers from liability except in very specific circumstances. Truck accidents may mean suing multiple entities while recovering from severe injuries. A truck accident lawyer in Independence stands by your side through every step.
We’re not just lawyers. We’re passionate advocates who will ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
Reasons for Truck Accidents in Independence
Truck accidents do not always happen for the same reason, but there are plenty that we see in many cases that we will look into once we are on your case. Any of these could be used to argue for liability since they imply negligent behavior.
Tired or Fatigued Driving
If you have ever been tired behind the wheel of a car, you know how easy it can be to lose control. Adding on the long hours that truck drivers are on the road just means that falling asleep or being in an unsafe mental state is much more likely. Even though 49 CFR 395.3 is supposed to limit driving times, not everyone always follows it.
Broken Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a set of regulations in place so that truckers and trucking companies operate safely on the road. Your lawyer at White Law PLLC will comb through the trucking company regulations in Michigan and your accident’s details to see if any of these were not followed.
Impairment and Reckless Driving
Truck drivers could easily become impaired and then get behind the wheel, feeling they have to keep on schedule. This or other unsafe driving behaviors, like phone usage, could all lead to one wrong maneuver that causes a wreck.
Poor Vehicle Maintenance
Truck drivers and trucking companies need to keep their trucks in good working order for their business success and so that everyone on the road is as safe as possible. A mechanical failure in the middle of I-75 could spell disaster when already traveling at interstate speeds.
We understand that you may be going through a difficult situation and we are ready to help however we can.
Call Us for a Free Consultation with an Independence Truck Accident Attorney
At White Law PLLC, we do not care how big or small your problem is. We treat everyone the same. If you were in a devastating truck accident and do not know how to proceed with your claims, call us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced.
We’re Experienced. We Care.
We Exceed Client Expectations.
