When To Consult A Lawyer For A Truck Accident

You should consult a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after a crash—especially if it involves injuries, major property damage, or a fatality. The first weeks are critical and early legal help ensures the crash is investigated, evidence is preserved, deadlines are met, and your rights are protected.

Consulting and choosing the right truck accident lawyer is essential to your case because you need an advocate who knows how to investigate the crash, gather and preserve, find safety violations, and meet important filing deadlines, so that you can maximize your settlement for pain and suffering and economic money damages.

At Michigan Auto Law, motor vehicle crash cases is all we do, and all we’ve done for 50 years. We are the largest and most successful law firm in Michigan specializing exclusively in semi crash litigation. We have a proven track record of winning million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients, including the largest semi and auto crash settlement of any Michigan attorney or law firm. We are respected by the insurance companies and we have received more than 2,500 5-star reviews from former clients who were impressed by our client-focused approach and record-breaking results.

Want to consult one of our experienced truck accident lawyers about your case? Call us today at (855) 746-6319 and we will answer all of your questions at no cost. Let us show you how we can get you and your family the best possible settlement in the least amount of time!

It’s critical to consult with an experienced truck accident lawyer immediately after a crash. These cases are complex and high-stakes cases, often involving sophisticated defendants, intersecting and overlapping state and federal laws, multiple potentially at-fault parties, and hidden layers of insurance and financial assets.

Transportation companies often gain an immediate advantage in your case by employing “rapid response teams,” which are comprised of investigators and defense attorneys whose job is to protect the company, not you. These teams may arrive at the crash scene before it’s been cleared, collecting evidence and sometimes withholding it under “work product privilege.” Key data such as black box records, driver logs, and inspection reports can be altered or deleted unless preserved quickly.

Consulting and working with our truck accident lawyers levels the playing field. We act fast launching our own investigation, gathering police reports, witness statements, crash scene photos, and onboard vehicle data. We work with crash reconstruction experts and speak with everyone involved, to make sure no details are missed. We also know how to apply federal regulations from the FMCSA, which govern everything from driver hours to vehicle maintenance. Violations of these rules can support your claim.

Without swift legal action, crucial evidence may be lost, and your case could be jeopardized before it even begins. Consulting and working with our truck accident lawyers who are specialized and experienced in semi crash litigation ensures nothing gets overlooked and gives you the strongest possible case for maximum compensation.

Consulting with an experienced truck accident lawyer will ensure:

• All communications with the insurance company, the insurance adjuster assigned to your case, and the insurance defense attorney are handled so that you can focus on your health and your family.
• An immediate and comprehensive investigation of the crash is conducted, before evidence is cleaned up, tampered with, or goes missing, unturning every stone, including any violations of the FMCSA
• Preservation notices (also known as spoliation letters) are sent to all at-fault parties, alerting them that they are legally obligated to preserve and retain all relevant evidence, including data from the semi driver’s electronic logging device (ELD) and electronic control module (ECM), also known as the “black box,” as well as important information about the driver and the commercial vehicle
• The nation’s top experts, including crash reconstructionists, are engaged to strengthen your claim
• That fault is determined for every potentially responsible party
• You are receiving prompt and appropriate medical care
• You are receiving all of the No-Fault benefits you’re entitled to
• All filing and notice deadlines are met
• All insurance coverage and financial assets that the at-fault parties have available to fund your settlement are verified
• All of your damages, including current and future pain and suffering, medical costs, and lost wages are calculated correctly
• Your case is settled for an amount that truly reflects the full value of your damages
• Your case is taken to court if necessary (if the insurance company refuses to make a reasonable offer)

If you were involved in a crash with a semi, there are several steps you should take right away, including:

• Get immediate medical attention
• Contact the police
• Consult an experienced truck accident lawyer!
• Don’t speak to the transportation company, the insurance company, the insurance adjuster, or the insurance defense attorney, and don’t sign anything without first getting legal advice from an attorney who is looking out for your best interests
• Submit your application for No-Fault benefits to your insurer in a timely manner (to meet all notice deadlines)
• Keep detailed records of your injury and your medical care and treatment

The attorney you choose can make all the difference in your final settlement, so asking questions during a consultation is critical. Here are some questions you should ask when consulting a truck accident lawyer for your case:

1. How many semi crash cases have you handled?
2. Do you specialize in commercial vehicle crashes?
3. How many million-dollar settlements and verdicts have you secured?
4. Are you willing to go to trial if a full and fair settlement offer is not made?
5. What do former clients say about you and your firm?
6. How can you help me with my semi crash case?
7. Why should I hire an attorney from your law firm?
8. How much does it cost to hire an attorney from your law firm?
9. What type of damages can I recover?
10. How long does a settlement take?

Michigan Auto Law is widely regarded as a top truck crash law firm. Here’s why consulting and working with our truck accident lawyers matter:

• Our law firm in Michigan has decades of experience in semi and commercial vehicle litigation. With over 50 years of experience, we’ve seen it all when it comes to big rig crashes.
• We specialize exclusively in semi and commercial vehicle crashes. This is our sole focus, which means our attorneys have the in-depth knowledge and expertise to handle any challenge that may arise in your semi crash case.
• We have secured more million-dollar semi and commercial vehicle crash settlements and verdicts than any other firm in Michigan. We consistently achieve the largest settlements, and recently secured the biggest tractor trailer crash settlement in Michigan’s history, which was also the largest nationwide that year.
• Board certification. We are the state’s ONLY law firm that has a board certification in Truck Crash Law. No other attorney or law firm in the state is board certified.
• Hall of Fame – Attorney Steven M. Gursten of Michigan Auto Law is one of only three attorneys in the country to be named by the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group to the “Hall of Fame” based on his crash litigation.
• Every transportation company, insurance adjuster, and insurance defense attorney in Michigan knows we don’t settle for less than the full value of a case. They also know we’re ready to take a case to trial if necessary. Our reputation in the courtroom means we often settle cases for more money and in less time than other attorneys or law firms.
• We are known for our unwavering ethical standards and our compassionate approach to client care. We treat every client with the respect and dignity they deserve, always returning calls and emails promptly. Thanks to the exceptional service we provide, we have earned more than 2,500 five-star reviews.

To maximize your settlement and move your case forward quickly, consult a truck accident lawyer at Michigan Auto Law who has the experience and focus to get results.

If you were injured in a crash with a semi or tractor trailer in Michigan and you have questions about the pain and suffering compensation and No-Fault benefits that you are legally entitled to, call Michigan Auto Law now (855) 746-6319 to consult 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 auto and commercial 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 attorneys are never too busy to promptly return phone calls and answer questions. 

We have more than 2,500 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 tractor trailer crash and car crash settlement in the state.

Call now so we can start making a real difference for you.