Trucking Accidents Are Always Serious

With Truck Accidents, there are no short cuts to getting justice

The Joplin, Missouri-based Hershewe law firm knows from over 30 years of getting justice for truck accident victims in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma and around the U.S. that truck-involved accidents are very serious in terms of:

  • Personal and property damage: A serious trucking accident occurs every 16 minutes. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), accidents involving large trucks were responsible for 4,321 deaths, 77,000 injuries, and 287,000 property damage claims in 2006.
  • Complexity of the laws on truck safety and insurance: Both federal law (mostly found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations), and Missouri have unique and extensive rules and regulations regarding truck driving and road safety.
  • Level of compensation to victims: Injuries from truck accidents tend to be catastrophic and sometimes fatal. Compensation from a truck accident settlement can be in the millions of dollars.
  • Complications because of numerous parties: Truck drivers, company owners, manufacturers, even those responsible for maintaining and policing of public roads are all liable and should be pursued.

What you can expect from a Truck Accident Law Firm

These complexities are not just in hiring an attorney, but trusting an entire legal team with deep knowledge of and history in truck accident cases (see our verdict and settlements), is critical. To be frank, there are no alternatives for:

  • Intense research and preparation
  • Highly responsive and respectful client care
  • Having access to the best accident experts
  • Understanding plaintiff motives, strategies, and tactics
  • A willingness to fight for what is right

There are no short cuts to achieving optimal results. We do what it takes, no matter how complex the truck accident case or the size and resources of our adversaries. Our trucking accident law firm does not rest until justice is served.

Know the Trucking Facts

Here are just a few reasons why people say, “Trucking accidents are different … get a skilled lawyer!” Did you know:

1. By law, truckers must keep detailed driving logs—because fatigue is a major cause of accidents—along with records  on maintenance, training, licensure, insurance, and other regulations pertaining to driver and vehicle safety.

2. It is vital to identify who is responsible, and their liability can involve forensic specialists, accident reconstructionists, computer graphics technicians, metallurgists, and other truck safety experts.

3. You should not give representatives of responsible parties any statements or sign medical or other releases. Speaking promptly to a trucking accident attorney will help preserve the evidence you will need to press your truck accident lawsuit and your rights—key to a just outcome and full compensation.
 

The help you need. Experience you can trust.

At The Hershewe Law Firm, we know that if you have serious injuries or lost a loved one in a truck accident, it may feel like your life is over. Our team of semi truck accident attorneys and network of accident experts can help you pick up the pieces from this tragedy and move forward. Call 1-877-782-3790, or contact us online today for a free consultation about your case.

Serving truck accident clients in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and nationally
The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. - 431 South Virginia Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801-2324