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Collisions between trucks, semis, trailers, etc. with other cars can result in a serious accident, and lead to major injuries and death. The destruction depends on the size and weight of the trucks that collided. Furthermore, if the truck was under commercial ownership, then it makes the case for compensation more complicated. Our Milwaukee truck accident lawyer will be able to guide you through the legal process so you know how much compensation you rightfully deserve.
If you want to file a personal injury claim after being injured in a truck accident, or if someone you know died in a truck accident, and you want to file a wrongful death case, then you should definitely get in contact with our truck accident lawyers since they are familiar with the entire process involving investment and insurances issues.
It has been observed that due to the large size and weight of the trucks as compared to other vehicles, the accidents involving trucks tend to be more destructive resulting in serious injuries and damages, and leading to fatalities as well. The following are the types of truck accidents that occur:
In order to protect the public, state, and federal governments regulate the trucking industry. Trucking professionals are required to carefully follow these regulations while using public roads. Federal and Wisconsin trucking regulations can be complicated, but they are important to understand if you have been in an accident with a truck.
Under the Wisconsin law, truckers are issued commercial driver’s licenses, and they are obliged to drive their trucks within a certain speed limit within the state. Therefore, the defendant’s case would be weak if the plaintiff can prove that the truck driver was driving the truck above the speed limit.
To pursue a personal injury claim after a commercial truck accident, you need to be able to show that someone other than you was at fault in the accident. It is to be noted that in a truck accident multiple people can be at fault. You may be able to sue the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo shipper, or other parties involved in a truck accident. Employers are held legally responsible for the actions of their employees while they are performing their duties under the rule of vicarious liability.
A trailer accident can result in some major damages that the plaintiff can recover by proving that the accident took place due to the other party’s negligence.
Your financial recovery after a trailer accident will be—and should be—unique. While our truck accident lawyers are always happy to discuss the particulars of your potential recovery with you, we will not provide an estimate on this website because there are many factors that could impact the total amount of your recovery. The recovery will be covering the following expenses:
We will look at things such as the extent of your injury, your income prior to the accident, and the strength of the evidence to help determine what a fair recovery will be for you.
If you or someone you know got injured or died in a trailer/truck accident in Wisconsin, then we would like to advise you to contact our firm based in Milwaukee to consult with our attorney who will deal with your case to make sure that you get compensated for your injuries and loss.