Trucking Accidents
Accidents with large trucks, such as 18-wheelers, are sometimes devastating. Not only are large trucks more difficult for their drivers to control, but due to their massive size, they often cause serious injuries in collisions because of the tremendous momentum they carry when they crash into other vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 6,000 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in 2021, and many more were injured.
Interstate truckers are subject to more rules and regulations than other drivers thanks to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Some lawyers shy away from trucking accident cases due to their complexity. However, the attorneys at Jackson Injury Law embrace these complex rules and see them as additional opportunities for success in trucking cases. As a result, the lawyers at Jackson Injury Law have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients injured in trucking accidents. As a former trucking defense attorney, Chris Jackson has unique knowledge about how insurance companies evaluate and defend these cases. If you’ve been injured in a trucking accident, read more below to find out what Jackson Injury Law can do for you and your family.
Investigation
We pride ourselves on thoroughly investigating to find the evidence we need to put our best foot forward during negotiations. We will obtain police files, witness statements, videos, photographs, and anything else that will strengthen your claim for maximum compensation. In trucking cases, we often visit the accident scene ourselves to see if there are any important details police may have missed. Sometimes, the best way to investigate and build a trucking case is to interview and hire a qualified accident reconstruction expert.
Legal Guidance
One of our most important jobs is to educate our clients. The right information can help you feel more comfortable with the legal process. We take the time to explain the rules trucking companies must follow and unique legal issues surrounding trucking cases. A thorough explanation of your rights will empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and your family. A strong understanding of the legal process will give you peace of mind and allow you to navigate what would otherwise be a scary and uncomfortable situation. We use our experience to give our clients a comprehensive picture of what to expect when making an injury claim against a trucking company.
Negotiations
Trucking companies and their insurers draw from a wealth of experience when negotiating against people who have been injured in accidents. They use this experience to pay injured people as little as possible – to them, it’s not personal, it’s just business. Unsurprisingly, people who don’t have an attorney usually recover much less for their medical bills and pain and suffering, which adds insult to their injuries. Experienced trucking attorneys like Chris Jackson typically recover far more money than unrepresented claimants. Former trucking defense lawyers like Chris are especially well-equipped to build a valuable case by finding and applying leverage against insurance companies during negotiations.
Litigation
Many trucking cases do not go to court. Even if your case can be resolved without a lawsuit, having a skilled trucking attorney on your side will almost always get you a better result. Not all attorneys provide the same results. When choosing an attorney, you should choose one who has the experience and resolve to litigate your case all the way through trial. Insurance companies know which attorneys litigate and which ones don’t, and litigators like the attorneys at Jackson Injury Law usually get better results for their clients even in cases where they don’t file lawsuits.