Taking on Truck Companies
Handling a semi truck accident case is very different from handling a car crash case. Cars have to follow basic traffic rules, rules that everyone knows about. Trucks have radically different regulations to follow.
Many times, an accident is the result of a truck driver or truck company doing something that may not be immediately obvious, such as overloading a vehicle, which is against regulations. Overloading a truck or improperly securing cargo can destabilize a vehicle, increasing the likelihood of an accident. You need an attorney who can recognize trucking violations and use this information to build a legal strategy.
At the law firm of Zapolis & Associates, we have more than 25 years of experience that we put to work to help victims of truck crashes. We understand the complexities of these cases. We know how to deal with them. We know how to get results.
Investigating Truck Crash Cases
If a car accident was caused by a negligent driver running a red light, that's not something that is too hard to prove. Usually, it's just matter of getting witnesses to testify that they saw it. If a truck crash was caused by brakes that were defective, it becomes a bit more challenging to prove fault.
Our first step is to conduct a thorough investigation to determine exactly what caused the accident. Often, this means bringing in experts. Sometimes, it's a variety of factors. For example, poor brakes combined with a driver who has spent too many hours on the road.
Once we determine what caused the accident, we will put together a legal strategy that is designed to go to trial. Our strategy will include techniques to make it clear to a jury why the accident happened. We will seek to prove that the truck driver was at fault. Of course, our thorough preparation alone may be enough to convince the opposition to do the right thing and provide you with fair compensation. If not, then we'll be ready to take the next step in the litigation process.
Get more information at our Motor Vehicle Accident Practice Center.
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All semi truck accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. You don't pay unless we get results.
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