Portage, Indiana is a bustling Midwestern hub just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. As home to the international Port of Indiana, Interstates I-90/94 and I-80, rail lines, and major industries, including the Coca-Cola bottling plant, the city sees its fair share of large, commercial vehicles on its roadways.
While business is a boon to the area’s economy, so many large trucks on the road can create a hazard for passenger vehicle drivers. If you were involved in a large truck accident, our Portage truck accident lawyers can help you seek compensation for your losses.
Common Causes of Indiana Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can stem from driver negligence, truck maintenance issues, and even problems with the cargo. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver error – Including speeding, driving under the influence, driver fatigue, and failure to obey traffic laws
- Vehicle maintenance and equipment problems – Including failure to maintain brakes and tires, defective steering, lack of safety equipment, failure to perform regular vehicle inspections, and improperly attached tractor-trailers
- Employer negligence – Including failure to perform driver background checks and drug screenings, failure to provide proper training, and failure to verify a driver’s commercial license and driving record
- Improperly loaded cargo – Including overloaded cargo, improperly secured cargo, or mishandled hazardous materials
- Roadway issues – Including defective traffic lights, faulty road design, and lack of road maintenance
Commercial Vehicle Accident Liability
You should not have to pay for damages if your collision was not your fault. If one of the above reasons or another act of negligence caused your crash and resulting injuries, we can help you pursue compensation from one or more of the following potentially liable parties:
- The truck driver
- A third-party motorist
- A trucking company
- The owner/entity responsible for the truck’s maintenance
- A vehicle or auto parts manufacturer
- The owner of the cargo
- Then entity responsible for loading the cargo
- A government or private roadway owner
For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Portage, call 800-333-9999
Seeking Awards for Your Portage Truck Accident Injury
Medical treatment, vehicle damages, and other expenses can quickly add up, especially if you cannot work because of your injuries. Our lawyers can help you seek compensation for your accident-related bills and other losses, including:
- Ambulance services
- Emergency department care
- Hospitalizations
- Medical procedures
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Long-term nursing services
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning potential if you suffered a disabling injury
- Vehicle and personal property damages
- Rental car and transportation fees
- Household services, such as cooking and cleaning
- Medical travel expenses
- Medical devices and equipment
- Physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional suffering
- Wrongful death compensation if your loved one suffered a fatal truck accident injury
Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers Has Helped Clients Recover $1 Billion
Since our founding in 1993, our accident attorneys have helped injury victims from Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky recover multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. We work on all types of commercial vehicle accident cases, including crashes involving construction vehicles, farm vehicles, big rigs, and cargo trucks. Our case victories include:
- A $10 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a man killed by a semi-truck that crossed the centerline
- A $3.5 million settlement for a woman injured in a head-on collision with a concrete truck
- A $2.7 million settlement for a woman who spent a month in the hospital after a collision involving a commercial pickup truck
- A $1.1 million settlement for a woman injured by a dump truck
Remember, the exact value of your case depends on factors unique to you and your accident, such as the cost of your medical care, the extent of your pain and suffering, and your wages, earnings, and benefits. Our team will work with you to identify every dollar owed to you and pursue fair compensation for you and your family.
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Our Lawyers Handle Your Case so That You Can Focus on Your Recovery
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a large commercial vehicle can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under federal guidelines. When a truck this size collides with a smaller car, it can result in severe and fatal injuries for the occupants, including:
- Back, neck, and spinal injuries
- Severe cuts and bruising
- Sprains and strains
- Head injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Broken, fractured, or crushed bones
We understand that you need time to heal or mourn the loss of your loved one. We will fight for compensation for your injury so you do not have to. Our team will:
- Obtain your medical bills and records
- Visit the scene of your accident and gather evidence
- Locate and interview eyewitnesses
- Consult with medical professionals and crash reconstruction experts
- File your insurance claims or lawsuit and manage case paperwork and deadlines
- Communicate with involved parties and negotiate on your behalf
- Represent you in civil court if necessary
Get Started on Your Case Before Your Window of Time Expires
In Indiana, in general, there is a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits, according to IC § 34-11-2-4. However, some circumstances could shorten your time limit, for example, if your case is against a government entity. According to IC § 34-23-2-1, you also have two years to file a wrongful death action.
If you do not commence your lawsuit within these time frames, the court will likely refuse to take your case. While the statutory limits do not prevent you from pursuing an insurance claim, an expired statute can reduce your bargaining power during settlement negotiations. Our Portage truck accident lawyers can tell you more.
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Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers Is Here to Serve You
At Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, we believe in justice for all. We do not want financial stress to prevent you from seeking the awards you deserve. We take cases on contingency, so our services cost you nothing unless we win or settle your case.
We have Spanish-speaking attorneys and paralegals on staff, and a member of our team is available 24/7 to take your call. Reach out to our offices at 1-800-800-8888 for a risk-free, no-cost consultation.
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