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If you or a loved one was seriously hurt, or a loved one was killed in a truck crash in Ypsilanti, you need an experienced Ypsilanti truck accident lawyer who specializes in these cases to help you recover full and fair compensation and money damages for your injuries, harms and losses.

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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 crash in Sterling Heights, call our truck accident lawyers now for a free consultation. We are here to help.

The Best Truck Accident Lawyers For Your Ypsilanti Crash Case Are At Michigan Auto Law

Our truck accident lawyers have handled more semi crashes in Ypsilanti, and in the state of Michigan, than any other law firm. Our attorneys specialize in handling big rig crash cases successfully, and attorneys from across Michigan refer these cases to our attorneys because of this specialization and experience.

 

We have a proven track record of winning truck accident settlements and verdicts and 5-Star reviews from more than 2,000 clients to prove it. Michigan Auto Law has recovered more multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in truck accident cases than any other firm in the state, including the largest truck crash settlement for any attorney ever in the state.

 

We are the only law firm in Michigan that is board certified in truck crash law. No other attorney or law firm has earned this prestigious board certification.

 

The leader of our firm, attorney Steven M. Gursten, is one of only 3 attorneys in the country to be inducted into the Truck Accident Lawyer Hall of Fame. Because of our reputation, we are frequently asked to lecture around the United States to teach personal injury attorneys how to successfully litigate and maximize settlements and trial verdicts in big truck cases.

 

Our mission when we represent you is to get you and your family the best possible settlement in your case. You are entitled to be compensated for your pain and suffering, and you have a legal right to insurance benefits that will help you pay for your medical bills and provide you a financial lifeline if you haven’t been able to work because of your injuries. Our Ypsilanti truck accident lawyers will fight to ensure that your settlement reflects the full, true value of your case.

Settlements and Verdicts

Our Ypsilanti truck accident lawyers have tried hundreds of semi crash cases. This is all we do. Our firm has been specializing exclusively in these cases for half a century.

 

Here are just a few examples of what we’ve been able to accomplish for our clients:

 

  • $34.5 Million – The largest-reported truck crash settlement in the country for that year, and the largest truck settlement ever in Michigan.
  • $14.3 Million – The largest-reported truck crash verdict in Michigan for that year, after the defense offered $25,000 to settle before trial.
  • $13.5 Million – Settlement for a truck crash victim who suffered major burn injuries.
  • $10.5 Million – Settlement for a woman who was seriously injured when a truck crashed into her vehicle.
  • $9 Million – The largest pain and suffering settlement of the preceding decade.

 

Instead of waging a successful fight built on a strategy designed specifically for you Warren truck accident case, under-experienced personal injury lawyers treat them like car crash cases but with bigger insurance policy limits.

Do I need a lawyer for my Ypsilanti truck accident case?

Semi and commercial truck cases are more sophisticated and far more difficult than car crash cases. There are more people, companies and corporations that may be legally liable for causing the accident. There are multiple insurance policies – often with multi-million-dollar coverage limits – that come into play. There are federal truck safety rules and regulations that will help determine the ways in which a truck driver’s negligence caused a crash. And evidence that is vital to your ability to prove that the truck driver and the trucking company were negligent can be lawfully destroyed very shortly after your accident if the evidence is not properly preserved.

 

The at-fault parties that you may be able to sue after your truck crash case include: (1) the truck driver; (2) the trucking company; (3) the truck owner; (4) the trailer owner; (5) the truck, trailer, or equipment manufacturer; (6) the maintenance company; (7) the shipping company; (8) the load broker; (9) the loading company; and (10) the leasing agent.

 

Our truck accident lawyers will often find that the negligent parties who are accountable for causing your crash in Ypsilanti have multiple, and sometimes hidden, layers of insurance, as well as other financial assets we can go after to ensure that you are paid the full amount of what your case is worth.

 

The strict federal and state regulations that trucking companies must follow as far as hours of service, weight limits, maintenance, and the hiring of qualified drivers play a significant role in winning a successful outcome in these cases. An experienced attorney is able to identify the applicable rules and regulations – and how the responsible parties in a case violated those rules and regulations – is key to being able to prove negligence and legal accountability.

 

Trucking companies can legally destroy evidence of their negligence if they are not told to preserve the evidence within the time frame required by federal truck safety rules. A truck accident lawyer who specializes in these cases will have the “know how” to preserve the evidence you will need to prove your Ypsilanti crash case against the negligent driver, the trucking company and other negligent parties.

How do I choose the right lawyer for my Ypsilanti truck accident case?

The right lawyer for your Ypsilanti truck accident case will have the following qualities:

 

  1. Extensive experience handling truck accident crashes – Be sure to ask how long have he or she has been handling truck cases and how many have he or she has handled
  2. Specialization – You want an attorney who specializes exclusively in helping truck accident victims, not an attorney who only dabbles in these types of cases
  3. Track record of success  – You want an attorney who has won multi-million trial verdicts and settlements for his or her clients
  4. Known for going to trial – It is important that your attorney has a reputation for taking cases to trial. Insurance companies know which attorneys are ready for trial if their clients do not get a fair settlement offer and which attorneys prefer to avoid trial and, thus, are willing to settle their clients’ cases for less than their worth
  5. A reputation for treating clients with compassion, caring and respect – Check out how many 5-star reviews an attorney has received from past clients? Find out what clients liked about the lawyer?
  6. People skills – You need an attorney whom you will feel comfortable confiding in. You need an attorney who truly listens to you. You need an attorney who will take the time to hear your concerns and answer all of your phone calls and questions.

How can an experienced Ypsilanti truck accident lawyer help me?

An experienced truck accident lawyer who specializes in these types of cases can do many things to help you with your Ypsilanti crash case, including:

 

  • Get you a much bigger settlement in much less time – Hiring an experienced truck accident lawyer for your Ypsilanti case who handles these cases exclusively, has a reputation for not being afraid to go to trial know, and has the experience to know how to stand up to the big trucking and insurance companies and has your best interests at heart can help maximize the settlement awarded. Attorneys who dabble in these cases don’t have the same knowledge and don’t get the same consideration. This could cost you and your family millions of dollars in your settlement. The insurance industry’s own internal data, revealed primarily through bad faith litigation cases and the testimony of former claims adjusters, shows that settlement values for cases with experienced an attorney who have a proven track record of success and who have also demonstrated a willingness to go to trial are able to settle cases for 4 to 8 higher.
  • Prevent the trucking company from destroying critical evidence – An experienced Ypsilanti truck accident lawyer will immediately serve the trucking company with a preservation of evidence/spoliation letters or go to court seeking a restraining order, thus preventing them from shredding important documents and destroying incriminating evidence as soon as they are legally entitled to do so (which can be as little as 90 days after your crash).
  • Pinpoint violations of state and federal safety regulations – Most truck crashes are the result of a systemic failure. Broken safety systems, unsafe drivers, and a lack of supervision, training and proper maintenance will eventually result in a crash that ends with catastrophic injuries or death. A truck accident lawyer with extensive knowledge of state and federal trucking safety regulations will leave no stone unturned, finding each and every violation and holding the negligent parties responsible in your Ypsilanti crash case.
  • Hold all negligent parties liable and accountable – Sometimes it’s not easy to identify every potentially at-fault party because some trucking companies, and other potential violators, use tricky tactics to remain in hiding. But our experienced truck accident lawyers have seen it all, and will root them out which often results in a much larger settlement in your Ypsilanti crash case.
  • Hire the best experts in the country to help with your case – An experienced attorney with vast resources will have a team of experts ready to prove your case and your damages. Our attorneys have access to the top experts in accident reconstruction, safety regulations, driver training, mechanics, toxicology, life care planning, and more.
  • Uncover all available insurance coverage and financial assets – In these cases, there are often untapped, hidden layers of insurance that the insurance companies don’t want you to know about. And many times these policies have very high limits, which can really boost the value of your case. Our truck accident lawyers know exactly how to uncover these policies and other financial assets in your Ypsilanti case.

How much is my case worth?

The value of your case depends on a variety of factors, including:

  • The nature and extent of your personal injuries
  • Your current and future medical needs
  • Whether you were able to return to work or whether you are partially or fully disabled from working, including any physician-imposed restrictions and whether you have reached MMI (i.e., maximum medical improvement)
  • Whether you were disabled from engaging in other important non-work-related pre-accident activities
  • The coverage limits of the at-fault parties’ liability insurance.
  • The at-fault parties’ collectible personal assets
  • The experience, track record and reputation of your personal injury attorney (attorneys who are known for going to trial can settle cases for more money and often much faster)
  • The amount of economic “specials” – usually the amount of money incurred in medical bills and wage loss to date
  • The county or legal venue in which your case will be litigated

What compensation can I get for my injuries?

  • The compensation and money damages that you may be able to recover include:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Fright and shock
  • Mental anguish
  • Embarrassment, humiliation, or mortification
  • Denial of enjoyments and social pleasure
  • Permanent and disabling injuries
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
  • Lost income (past, present, and future)
  • Wrongful death (including the loss of a loved one’s financial support and companionship)

What should I do after a crash?

If you were hurt in a crash in Ypsilanti, there are several things our truck accident lawyers recommend that you do:

 

  • Get medical help for you and others
  • Call the police
  • Move to a safe place if you are able
  • Refrain from making and statements at the scene or at any point
  • Get a copy of the police report
  • Document and report all of your injuries
  • File your application for no-fault benefits with your insurance company
  • Attend all medical appointments and keep good records
  • Hire an experienced truck accident attorney who specializes in truck crash cases

Injured in a truck accident in Ypsilanti and need a lawyer? Call Michigan Auto Law for a free consultation

If you or a loved one was seriously hurt, or a loved one was killed, in a semi or commercial truck crash in Ypsilanti, call now (855) 917-4567 for a free consultation with an experienced truck accident lawyer near you. There is no obligation, and we never take a fee unless we win. You can also visit our contact page or use the chat feature on our website, www.michiganautolaw.com. While you’re there, be sure to check out our more than 2,500 5-star reviews to see what previous clients have said about us.

 

The truck accident lawyers at Michigan Auto Law specialize in semi and commercial truck crashes, so they know exactly what to do with your Ypsilanti case every step of the way. We are the best and most successful truck crash law firm in the state because we work harder and treat our clients better than anyone else.

 

Let us start working for you and your family today! 

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