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SUPPORT FOR TRUCK DRIVERS

Many commercial truckers get a bad reputation because of a minority of unfit and careless drivers that cause catastrophic truck accidents on Michigan roads. But the personal injury lawyers of Michigan Auto Law realize that the majority of semi-truck and tractor-trailer drivers do care about safety and follow the rules. Our law firm has compiled a section of resources especially for truck drivers, to ensure their well-being and arm them with information to help prevent truck accidents.

Legal Help for Michigan Truck Drivers Injured in Truck Accidents
Because truck drivers are sometimes the ones who are seriously injured or killed in trucking accidents, it's important to consult with a Michigan lawyer who has extensive truck accident experience and understands Michigan no-fault insurance law, to protect your rights and secure a fair settlement. Many commercial truck insurance policies will also cover the truck driver who is seriously injured or killed in a truck accident caused by an underinsured car.

Insurance for Michigan Truck Drivers Injured in Truck Accidents
Whether a truck driver is employed by a trucking company or works as an independent contractor can make a difference as to what kind of insurance applies if the truck driver is injured or killed in a truck accident. The expert truck accident lawyers of Michigan Auto Law can review insurance coverage to find who is responsible for your care and help obtain your personal injury protection benefits.

Truck Driver Safety to Prevent Truck Accidents
Michigan truck accident attorneys have listed safety practices for truck drivers that can save their lives and the lives of others, if they follow these rules of the road while driving.

Special Michigan Truck Driving Conditions
There are a number of unique Michigan driving conditions and situations that truck drivers must pay special caution to, like fog, construction zones, hilly terrain and railroad crossings. To prevent tragic truck accidents, our personal injury law firm has offered tips on safely driving through these conditions.

Avoiding Truck Accidents in Michigan Weather
Michigan Auto Law has provided a review of some of the special weather conditions that can contribute to truck accidents. To prevent weather-related truck accidents, we also give recommendations for truck drivers who are unfamiliar with driving in such conditions.

Helpful Links for Michigan Truck Drivers
This is a list of Internet links to assist truckers, including federal and Michigan government sites, trucking safety organizations, truck driver associations, truck history and truck driving school suggestions.

If you are a truck driver who has been injured in a truck accident in Michigan, please call one of our truck accident lawyers directly to discuss your case for a free consultation, (800) 777-0028. You can also use our free consultation form. There is absolutely no fee or obligation.

If you retain one of our truck accident lawyers, Michigan Auto Law charges its clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning that the attorneys are only paid if they win for their clients. This makes it possible for people of all means to hire the most qualified truck accident lawyers.

     


Contact Lawrence E. Gursten or Steven M. Gursten 1-800-777-0028


AV Peer Review Rated
Michigan Auto Law is an AV RATED law firm, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Very few lawyers and law firms in Michigan have been selected with this top rating.

American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

Michigan Super Lawyer



Top 5% of Attorneys in Michigan

Michigan Super Lawyer features only the Top 5% of attorneys in Michigan.

3 Michigan Auto Law attorneys
have been featured as

Michigan Super Lawyer:
Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers


Only 5% of Law Firms in the U.S. Qualify


Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, making Michigan Auto Law one of the most distinguished and respected in the country.

Michigan Lawyer of the Year

 

 

 

 

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.

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