Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer
Semi-truck accidents are complex. Not only are they often much more damaging, there are also liability issues unique to semi-truck accidents. Federal and state regulations have been put into place to keep motorists safe and to prevent these catastrophic accidents. Despite these regulations, truck drivers and trucking companies continue to skirt these rules and put the general public at-risk.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a semi-truck accident, you want an experienced personal injury lawyer to investigate the cause, determine who is liable, and get you the compensation that you deserve. 844 See Mike LLC will provide that experience and be your advocate every step of the way.
Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found in a recent study that of 12,000 trucking accidents that involved injuries and/or fatalities, 87% were due to driver negligence. The types of driver negligence these accidents involved included:
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Distracted driving
- Fatigue
- Driving in an unfamiliar area
- Jackknifing
- Poor decision making
The FMCSA found that 10% of truck accidents involved faulty equipment or worn out truck parts and 3% of truck accidents were due to environmental issues or weather conditions.
Semi-Truck Accident Injuries
Semi-truck accidents are often much more devastating which means the injuries sustained are often much more severe. The types of semi-truck accident injuries most commonly seen include:
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Paralysis
- Internal injuries
- Death
Because semi-truck accidents are so severe, the compensation awarded to victims is often much higher than what is commonly awarded in passenger vehicle accidents. Under Illinois law, victims in trucking accidents are eligible for compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. These damages include:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Loss of normal life
- Wrongful death
Each semi-truck case is unique, however. The amount of damages you may recover will be dependent on a variety of circumstances. 844 See Mike LLC can review your case and determine what damages you may be entitled to.
Possible Liable Parties in a Semi-Truck Accident
In a car accident, it is often easy to determine which party is at-fault for your damages and injuries. Trucking accidents, though, often have different legal issues, making it more difficult to determine which party or parties may be liable for your semi-truck accident. The parties that may be responsible include:
- The truck driver
- The company that employs the truck driver
- The owner of the truck or trailer
- The manufacturer of the truck or truck parts
- The company that made any repairs to the truck
- Other drivers on the roadway
Nobody wants to be involved in a lawsuit, but if you or a loved one was injured or killed due to a semi-truck driver’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your losses.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
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