The impact of a large truck on a passenger vehicle can be catastrophic. Often, those in the smaller car sustain devastating injuries. If a truck driver caused your crash, they or their employer could be liable for your damages.
You do not have to take on the trucking company or their lawyers and insurance agents on your own. Our Westfield truck accident lawyers handle cases involving cargo trucks, semis, tractor-trailers, and other large commercial vehicles. We will stand by your side and help you pursue the compensation you need and deserve.
Our Attorneys Can Assist With a Variety of Truck Accident Injuries
There is usually no such thing as a “minor fender bender” involving a large truck. In a truck accident, smaller vehicles and their occupants are more likely to suffer extensive damages and severe injuries. In fact, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), 71 percent of large-truck accident fatalities are passenger vehicle occupants.
Our attorneys can help if you or your loved one sustained a serious or fatal injury, including:
- Head injuries
- Whiplash
- Severe cuts or bruising
- Back or neck injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Facial injuries
- Broken, fractured, or crushed bones
- Internal organ damage or bleeding
- Loss of a limb
For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Westfield, call 800-333-9999
Our Lawyers Will Pursue Compensation From the At-Fault Party
We know how important your physical health and financial stability are to you. Therefore, we will work tirelessly to help you get the money you need to treat your injuries and compensate you for your losses. This may include awards for:
- Medical care – Including doctor bills, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, medical equipment, and long-term and in-home health care
- Lost wages – Including your back pay and loss of future earning capacity if you cannot return to work
- Pain and suffering – Including awards for depression, scarring and disfigurement, paralysis, stress, mental anguish, loss of sleep, physical pain, and the inability to enjoy life in the same way as before your accident
- Vehicle damages – Including vehicle repairs or the fair market value of your totaled car
- Miscellaneous expenses – Including household services, transportation, and rental car fees, medical travel expenses, and any other out-of-pocket costs related to your accident
We can help you recover these damages via an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. You must pursue a lawsuit within the window allotted in Indiana’s statute of limitations. According to IC § 34-11-2-4, in general, you have two years to file suit. Waiting too long could affect your chance of securing a fair settlement.
Indiana Wrongful Death Cases
Some states allow family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit; however, a representative of the deceased’s estate must pursue action in Indiana. The estate can recover awards for medical treatment and funeral and burial expenses. Surviving family members may recover additional awards depending on their relationship to the deceased.
The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death case is usually two years from your family member’s time of death, according to IC § 34-23-2-1. If your loved one suffered a fatal injury, our accident lawyers can tell you more about seeking justice on their behalf.
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Let Us Take Action for You in Westfield
The Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers team has more than 400 years of combined experience helping injury victims across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Our Westfield truck accident lawyers can:
- File your claim or lawsuit and communicate with the insurance companies and other parties on your behalf
- Gather evidence proving negligence, including photographs, videos, eyewitness statements, and expert testimony
- Manage your case paperwork and deadlines
- Identify and pursue every dollar owed to you
- Represent you during insurance negotiations or at civil trial if necessary
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Truck Accident Causes and Liability
You should not have to suffer the financial burden of an accident you did not cause. Our team can investigate your truck accident and determine who is liable for your injuries. This could be the truck driver, the trucking company, the entity responsible for the cargo, or another negligent party.
Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver error – Truck drivers and other motorists must obey traffic laws and operate their vehicles responsibly for their safety and the safety of others. Driver errors may include:
- Speeding
- Driving drowsy or sleeping at the wheel
- Driving distracted
- Following too closely
- Failing to stop at a marked intersection
- Making an improper turn
- Drinking and driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Driving without a commercial vehicle license (CMV) or valid state driver’s license
- Vehicle and equipment problems – You may have a case against a trucking company, vehicle manufacturer, or entity in charge of truck maintenance if one of the following vehicle issues contributed to your accident:
- Faulty brakes
- Blown tires
- Engine problems
- Airbag failure
- Lack of proper safety equipment (such as underride guards)
- Lack of routine truck maintenance
- Failure to fix a known vehicle problem
- Improperly attached truck trailer
- Defective steering
- Cargo issues – Your accident could be because of problems with the cargo if it was due to:
- An overloaded truck
- Shifting cargo
- Improperly secured goods
- Mishandling of dangerous cargo, such as chemicals or fuel
- Violation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines – Because large trucks can pose a hazard to others on the road, drivers and trucking companies must adhere to regulations designed to increase safety, including:
- Drive time limits
- Vehicle size and weight limits
- Mandatory driver drug and alcohol screenings
- Background checks for drivers transporting hazardous materials
- Mandatory vehicle inspections
- Roadway issues – A public or private roadway owner could be liable for your accident if one of the following cause your crash:
- Flawed road design
- Poor maintenance, such as cracked surfaces or potholes
- Lack of snow or ice removal
- An unsafe work zone
- Defective traffic lights
- Obstructed road signs
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Call Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers for a Risk-Free Consultation
To learn more about how we can help with your Hamilton County truck accident case, call our team at 1-800-800-8888 for a free consultation. Our services cost you nothing upfront, and we only collect fees and costs if we win a settlement or verdict in your favor.
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