Why You Need an Attorney Who is Experienced in Representing Persons Injured in Truck Accidents

There is extensive regulation of the trucking industry and its drivers not only at the State level, but more importantly at the Federal level. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the government agency that regulates the trucking industry. The rules and regulations of the FMCSA which govern trucking companies and truck drivers are extensive. An attorney who is experienced in litigating truck accident cases is aware of all of these rules and regulations. Not only that, but the rules and regulations change and are updated frequently, including significant changes and proposed changes in 2011. Having represented numerous people injured in truck accidents, I have first-hand knowledge of all of the rules and regulations governing the trucking industry and keep current on all of the new and changing laws.

Unsafe Driving, Driving While Fatigued, Driver Fitness, Vehicle Maintenance, Cargo-related problems and Hazardous Materials are just some of the topics regulated by the FMCSA. A truck accident can involve much more than these commonly known issues. That is why having an attorney who is experienced in truck accident litigation is so important for people who have been injured in truck accidents.

Trucking industry insurance companies and their attorneys use “rapid response” investigation teams at the accident site as soon as the trucking company calls them. While truck companies and their rapid-response teams are planning their strategy and gathering evidence favorable to their case, the people injured by the trucker, my clients, are typically hospitalized, with litigation the least of their concerns. This is yet another reason why you need an attorney with expertise in representing person injured in truck accidents.

Further, federal regulations only require trucking companies to keep certain vital records for only a short period of time after a crash, and then those records can be destroyed. An experienced truck accident attorney knows, first of all, that these records exist; and further knows how to stop the trucking companies from destroying these records.

Additionally, many times a trucking expert and an accident reconstruction expert are needed in a truck accident case. I have worked with some of the best experts in the business and have the ability to retain these experts quickly, to do what is necessary to gather the evidence needed to win the case.

So if you have been injured in a truck accident, it is important that you hire an attorney who is experienced in all aspects of truck accident litigation. I have successfully represented persons injured by the negligence of truck drivers and truck companies for almost 30 years. Being experienced in truck accident litigation allows me to get full and fair compensation for the serious injuries suffered by my clients. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, call my office at (708) 633.6005.