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The Best Truck Accident Lawyers Near You For Your Sterling Heights Case Are At Michigan Auto Law

As the second largest suburb of Metro Detroit, Sterling Heights is a manufacturing hub with a high number of big trucks driving through the city. Unfortunately, with high numbers of trucks come high numbers of serious truck crashes which is why injured victims looking for the best and most experienced truck accident lawyer for their Sterling Heights truck accident case choose the experienced attorneys at Michigan Auto Law to represent them.

As a lawyer who has litigated nearly two dozen truck accidents in the Macomb County Circuit Court involving several semi and commercial truck crashes that have occurred in Sterling Heights, most boil down to a few common causes. The most common is simple driver error, but other common causes include: driver fatigue, impaired or distracted driving, and problems with the truck, such as when a truck is being driven with bad brakes when it should be considered out of service and off the roads.

If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident in Sterling Heights, hiring an experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer is one of the most important things you can do. At Michigan Auto Law, we’ve litigated more truck crash cases than any other personal injury law firm in the state. We’ve recovered the largest truck settlement on record in Michigan. Our truck accident lawyers have also recovered the top reported truck crash jury verdict and settlement for our clients for more years than any other attorney or law firm in the state and, of course, we know Sterling Heights. We even have a local law office in Sterling Heights so we can conveniently meet and help our clients.

For a free, no-cost, no-obligation consultation, call us now at (800) 968-1001 and let us get to work now on helping you.

Over 2,000 5-Star Reviews

The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law always provide personalized, caring attention to our clients. We have received over 2,000 five-star reviews because we are willing to work harder to keep our clients informed throughout the case process, answering every question promptly and doing everything we can to make the challenging time surrounding an injury after an automobile crash easier for the victim and their loved ones. If you are injured in a semi or commercial truck crash in Sterling Heights, call our truck accident lawyers now for a free consultation. We are here to help.

What should I do after a truck accident?

If you’re involved in a truck crash, the first thing you should do is get to a place of safety (if possible) and get the urgent medical attention you need. The next thing you should do is hire the best and most experienced truck accident lawyer for your Sterling Heights case you can find. This is because trucking cases are very different from ordinary car crash cases.

Your truck accident lawyer’s most urgent priority is preserving the evidence of your Sterling Heights truck crash that you will need to prove your negligence case against the truck driver and the trucking company. The sad reality is that if a trucking company is not immediately put on notice and letters of preservation are not sent out by your attorney, critical evidence can be lost. In fact, most trucking companies have safety directors or retained attorneys who direct them to intentionally destroy what may be critical evidence as soon as the holding periods for these documents have expired.

The evidence that your lawyer will be able to help you preserve from you Sterling Heights truck accident case includes:

Event Data Recorder (an EDR is also commonly known as a “black box”) downloads – If liability is being contested or if the truck driver or the attorneys are trying to blame you in part for the crash, this evidence can often reveal critical information on the truck driver’s actions in the moments before the crash.
The driver’s cell phone records
Electronic recordings
All video and audio of the onboard cameras (Video Event Data Recorders)
The driver’s “electronic logging device” (ELD) records showing hours-of-service (i.e., driving hours and resting hours)
All inspection records
The driver’s qualification file
Photos of the crash scene
Video surveillance of the crash scene
Witness names, contact information and statements
All law enforcement reports
All reports from EMS, fire and other first responders

While we normally don’t advise people that they need to hire legal help after an accident, truck accident cases are different. The legal professional you choose to hire to take on your case needs to act quickly, if at all possible.

How can an experienced attorney help after a crash?

You need an experienced truck accident lawyer for your Sterling Heights, MI case because truck crash cases are far more complicated than most car crash cases. These cases often involve multiple parties, sometimes hidden motor carriers, multiple layers of insurance coverage – including sometimes layers of coverage that are not disclosed or revealed but that can make a critical difference in the event of a catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death. In addition, because trucking is a regulated industry, there are state and federal trucking regulations and laws that apply to these cases that do not apply to ordinary passenger car type accidents.

To get the full compensation you are entitled to for your injuries after a truck accident in Sterling Heights, you need an experienced lawyer from Michigan Auto Law who will help you:

Get bigger settlements, faster
Stop the trucking company from destroying evidence that’s is essential to proving your case once the mandatory retention periods have passed
Identify the key safety violations that contributed to your crash
Finding the top experts to help prove the various aspects of your case
Identify and hold all responsible parties fully accountable
Stop the trucking company and its attorneys from sweeping acts of negligence under the rug by admitting negligence

The experienced Sterling Height truck accident lawyers at Michigan Auto Law will take over for you as soon as you hire us. We will investigate your case, help you get the medical care you desperately need and document your injuries, identify all at-fault parties, uncover all available insurance policies, communicate with adjusters and other attorneys, file your case on time, and get you the maximum possible settlement in the shortest possible time. And we never charge a dime unless we win.

Our philosophy is to let you focus on healing while we focus on helping you get the best possible truck crash settlement.

What are the most common causes of truck crashes?

Most truck accident are caused by one or more of the following:

The driver had been driving for too many hours and was fatigued
The driver was operating his truck in an unsafe way (speeding, following too closely, etc.)
The driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol
The driver was distracted
The truck was carrying an unsafe load
The truck failed inspection standards and was unsafe to drive
The truck had an equipment failure

What types of evidence can be used in a lawsuit?

There are several types of evidence that an experienced truck accident lawyer can use to prove your Sterling Heights truck crash case, including:

Photos and videos of the crash scene
Witness statements
Police reports
Expert opinions
Medical records
The truck driver’s employee file
The truck driver’s and trucking company’s safety record
The truck driver’s cell phone records
The results of the truck driver’s post-crash toxicology test
The truck’s vehicle maintenance and inspection records
The truck driver’s electronic logging device (ELD) data (the ELD tracks the driver’s “hours-of-service”)
The “black box” or “electronic control modules” (ECMs) data (these devices record data about the truck’s operation, such as speed and braking)

Nobody Does Sterling Heights Truck Accident Cases Better Than The Lawyers At Michigan Auto Law

Nobody does Sterling Heights truck accident cases better than the experienced lawyers at Michigan Auto Law. Our attorneys have recovered the largest settlement in Michigan history for a truck crash and the largest reported yearly truck crash settlement and jury verdict more times than any other legal professional or law firm in the state. We are the only law firm in Michigan that has a board certification in truck crash law. No other attorney or law firm in Michigan is board certified.

Michigan Auto Law attorney Steven M. Gursten is one of only three attorneys in the entire U.S. to be inducted into the “Hall of Fame” for truck crash litigation.

We’re the most awarded personal injury law firm in Michigan. We are at the top of the list in publications such as “Best Lawyers” and “Best Law Firms” in America, and we have more attorneys listed as “Super Lawyers” than anyone else.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a Sterling Heights truck accident, you need the best lawyer possible working for you on your case. We have been handling these commercial motor carrier cases for half a century, and our proven results allow our attorneys to settle cases faster and for more money than any other attorney or law firm in Michigan.
And that’s what you’ll get at Michigan Auto Law.

The Most Successful Sterling Heights Truck Accident Lawyers Near You Are At Michigan Auto Law

We are hands down the most successful law firm in Michigan that specializes exclusively in motor vehicle crash cases. Our record-breaking results in truck crash cases are unparalleled. Some of our recent successes include:

$34.5 Million – The largest tractor-trailer crash settlement in Michigan history, and the highest in the nation that year. The insurance company’s “final offer” before trial was $14 million.
$14.3 Million – The largest-reported motor vehicle crash verdict in Michigan that year. This case involved a traumatic brain injury, extensive economic damages and loss of consortium. The insurance company’s “final offer” before trial was $25,000.
$13.5 Million – Our attorneys settled a case for a victim in a car versus tractor trailer crash who suffered major burn injuries.
$10.5 Million – Michigan Auto Law found $9 million extra dollars of insurance coverage in this truck crash case that 2 other attorneys had missed.
$9 Million – The largest pain and suffering trucking settlement of the preceding decade for a rear-end crash in Michigan. Our client lost both of his legs in this crash. Our client’s previous attorney suggested he take the insurance company’s offer of $1 million. We got him $8 million more.

Types of compensation after a crash with a semi trailer

After a tractor trailer crash, you, a loved one or your family may be able to recover compensation for: (1) pain and suffering; (2) current and future medical expenses; (3) current and future lost wages; and (4) wrongful death damages including lost financial support and loss of your loved one’s society and companionship.

To recover these types of compensation, under Michigan law you will need an experienced and specialized truck accident lawyer to be able to prove that the big rig driver and any other responsible parties acted negligently and that their negligence caused the crash in Detroit that resulted in your injuries.

In the case of pain and suffering compensation, Michigan law will also require that you prove that your injuries caused you to suffer a “serious impairment of body function,” which means that your injuries have affected your general ability to live the “normal” life you were living before the crash.

More Sterling Heights Truck Accident Lawyer FAQs

When should you get a lawyer for a truck accident in Sterling Heights, MI?

If you or a loved one was seriously hurt in a truck crash in Sterling Heights, MI, one of the first things you should do is hire an experienced truck accident lawyer. As soon as you hire an attorney, he or she will take over your case, allowing you and your family to rest and heal. Hiring your attorney right away allows the attorney to gather crucial information and preserve critical evidence that might otherwise be lost or destroyed. Your attorney will be your voice and will make sure you are fully compensated.

How to find the best truck accident lawyer for my Sterling Heights case?

The most important questions you need to answer when hiring a lawyer for your Sterling Heights truck accident case are: (1) What is the attorney’s experience with truck crash cases?, (2) Does the attorney specialize in these types of cases?, (3) What is the attorney’s track record of success with these types of cases?; (4) How many 5-star reviews does the attorney have?; and (5) Will the attorney return my calls and treat me with dignity and respect?

At Michigan Auto Law, we check all of these boxes.

Experience – It is crucial that you find a truck accident lawyer for your Sterling Heights crash case with real – and extensive – experience handling these types of cases. Sadly, a lot of general practice personal injury attorneys run ads claiming they are “truck attorneys” when the reality is they have little to no experience with this type of litigation and they are just saying what they think you want to hear in order to get your business. Our attorneys have been helping crash victims like you for more than 50 years.
Specialization – On top of experience, you want a Sterling Height truck accident lawyer who specializes exclusively in handling semi crash cases. Experience is crucial but specialization is what makes the difference between winning full compensation for your injuries or just accepting the low-ball settlement offer from the insurance company. For example, people would never go see a doctor who claims to handle 10 or 12 completely different areas of medicine. Why would they ever do the same with an attorney who advertises for 10 or 12 completely different areas of personal injury law?
Finding and choosing an attorney who specializes in trucking litigation can provide you several distinct advantages. They have a deeper, fuller understanding of the complex and unique issues that arise in semi trailer and commercial truck crash cases. They are also familiar with the tactics often used by insurance companies and defense attorneys to minimize settlement amounts.
The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law specialize in trucking litigation. We are the only law firm in the state that has achieved Board Certification in Truck Crash Law. No other attorney or law firm in Michigan has achieved this level of special knowledge, skills, and demonstrated proficiency. And the head of Michigan Auto Law, attorney Steven M. Gursten, is in Hall of Fame for truck crash litigation (one of only 3 of the 110,000 trucking attorneys in the country to have received this honor). The fact that Michigan Auto Law specializes in trucking cases is a very good reason why our law firm can usually settle cases faster and for significantly more money than, say, a general practitioner attorney who only sees the occasional automobile crash case.
Track record of success – You need a lawyer for your Sterling Heights truck accident case with a track of success in recovering winning settlements and trial verdicts for his or her clients. This is important for you because it shows what your attorney can do. It is equally important for the insurance companies because when they are deciding whether and for how much to settle a case they evaluate both the strength of the case and the strength of the attorney representing the victim. Insurance companies know who the attorneys are who do not try cases and who “settle short” for less than full compensation – and these are the lawyers whom the insurance companies play games with and ultimately force into accepting settlements well below what the cases are actually worth.
Finding and choosing the right truck accident lawyer for your Sterling Heights case is a critical element to getting you full value for all of the compensation and money damages you’re entitled to as a result of your auto accident. This is one of the few things that you have control over when it comes to winning full compensation in your case. The track record of success for our Sterling Heights truck accident lawyers at Michigan Auto Law allows us to settle cases for more money and faster. The insurance companies know that our attorneys try cases and win. The insurance companies know that we have more million-dollar motor vehicle crash results than any other law firm in the state and that we have won the largest truck crash settlement of any attorney in Michigan. They also know that our attorneys have 9 separate trial verdicts of between $1 million and $14.3 million on insurance company and defense offers between $0 and $30,000, which may be better than any law firm in America today.
5-Star reviews – To get a sense of what a lawyer is like to work with for your Sterling Heights truck accident case, check out the attorney’s 5-star reviews on Google and read the reviews to get the feel of how he or she treats his or her clients, and how effective the attorney is at achieving winning outcomes. We are confident that you will be impressed and comforted by what you see with Michigan Auto Law’s more than 2,000 real 5-star reviews from Google. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law always provide personalized, caring attention to our clients. We are willing to work harder to keep our clients informed throughout the case process, answering every question promptly and doing everything we can to make the challenging time surrounding an injury after an automobile crash easier for the victim and their loved ones. Our reviews confirm the truth of our motto: We care more, so you win more.
Return phone calls and treat with dignity and respect – The dignity and respect we show to each and every client is reflected in the way we pride ourselves on always returning our clients’ phone calls and emails. We believe in open communication. We are patient. We are willing to listen to our clients’ concerns. And we make ourselves available when our clients need us.

Injured in a truck accident in Sterling Heights And Need A Lawyer? Call Michigan Auto Law now for a free consultation!

If you were injured in a truck crash in Sterling Heights, MI, call now (855) 960-3320 for a free consultation with an experienced truck accident lawyer near you. There is no cost or obligation. You can also visit our contact page or use the chat feature on our website.

Michigan Auto Law is Michigan’s largest and most successful law firm that specializes exclusively in helping people who have been injured in truck and motor vehicle crashes. Our secret? Our attorneys deliberately handle fewer cases than other personal injury law firms. This allows us to focus more time and attention on our cases.

Unlike other law firms, our truck accident lawyers are never too busy to promptly return phone calls and answer questions about your Sterling Heights case.

We have more than 2,000 5-Star reviews that reflect this care and attention to detail.

More importantly, this client-focused approach leads to better and faster settlements for our clients. Michigan Auto Law has recovered more million-dollar settlements and trial verdicts for motor vehicle crashes than any other attorney or law firm in Michigan. We’ve also recovered the highest-ever reported car crash and truck crash settlement in the state.

If you are injured in a crash with a semi in Sterling Heights, call our truck accident lawyers now so we can start making a real difference for you.

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