When David Meets Goliath: Finding the Right Truck Accident Attorney

Last Thursday morning, my brother-in-law Kevin was driving to work on I-75 when an eighteen-wheeler drifted into his lane. The truck driver had been on the road for fourteen hours straight—well beyond federal limits—and dozed off behind the wheel. In the two seconds it took for that massive vehicle to crush Kevin's Honda, everything changed. Not just for Kevin, who's looking at months of surgery and rehabilitation for his crushed pelvis, but for his wife Sarah and their two kids, who suddenly found themselves facing a medical and financial nightmare they never saw coming.

The truck driver? He walked away with minor cuts. His company? They immediately sent a team of investigators and lawyers to the scene, not to help Kevin, but to protect themselves from what they knew was coming—a lawsuit that could cost them millions.

This is the reality of trucking accidents. When a passenger car tangles with an eighty-thousand-pound commercial vehicle, the physics are brutal and predictable. But what happens afterward—the legal battle, the insurance fights, the struggle to get fair compensation—that's where most people find themselves completely unprepared for what they're facing.

Finding the right truck accident attorney isn't like picking a lawyer for a fender-bender in a parking lot. These cases involve federal regulations, commercial insurance policies, corporate defendants with deep pockets and experienced legal teams, and injuries that are often catastrophic and life-changing. You're not just looking for any personal injury lawyer—you need someone who specializes in trucking accidents and has the resources to go toe-to-toe with billion-dollar companies.

Why Truck Accidents Are a Completely Different Animal

The Sheer Destructive Force Involved

When I was helping Kevin research attorneys after his accident, one lawyer put it bluntly: "A fully loaded semi-truck hitting a car is like dropping a building on someone. The laws of physics don't care about safety features or crumple zones." The difference in mass between a typical passenger car (3,000 pounds) and a loaded commercial truck (80,000 pounds) means that even relatively low-speed collisions can cause devastating injuries.

Kevin's case is typical of what I've learned about truck accidents. The passenger car occupants suffer severe, often life-threatening injuries—traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, internal bleeding. The truck driver, protected by the cab's elevated position and reinforced structure, often walks away relatively unscathed. This disparity in outcomes isn't just a physics problem; it becomes a legal challenge when the person who caused the accident can't fully appreciate the magnitude of what they've done.

The injuries from truck accidents also tend to be more complex and expensive to treat than typical car accident injuries. Kevin's orthopedic surgeon told us that the force involved in truck collisions creates injury patterns that are more similar to what they see in building collapse victims than in regular car accidents. This complexity requires medical experts who understand these unique injury patterns and can explain them effectively to insurance companies and juries.

Federal Regulations Make Everything More Complicated

Here's something most people don't know: commercial truck drivers and trucking companies operate under a completely different set of rules than regular drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has hundreds of regulations governing everything from how long drivers can be on the road to how cargo must be secured. These regulations exist because Congress recognized that commercial vehicles pose special dangers to the public.

But here's the thing—these regulations are only helpful if your truck accident lawyer actually understands them. The driver who hit Kevin had violated at least three federal regulations: he'd been driving longer than allowed, hadn't taken required rest breaks, and his logbook showed falsified entries. A general practice lawyer might have missed these violations entirely, but a specialized truck accident attorney knows where to look and what the violations mean for your case.

These regulatory violations can be the difference between a modest settlement and substantial compensation. When a trucking company or driver violates federal safety regulations and someone gets hurt as a result, they face much higher liability exposure than they would for a simple negligence case. But you need an attorney who understands these regulations well enough to identify violations and use them effectively.

Multiple Defendants, Multiple Insurance Policies

One of the main distinctions to note between a truck accident and a usual automobile accident is the number of parties who could have some level of responsibility in contributing to the accident. In Kevin's case, we have found at least five different parties who could carry some measure of responsibility: the driver, the trucking company he worked for, the owner of the truck, the entity that loaded the cargo, and the company responsible for maintaining the truck.

Each of these defendants has their own insurance company and their own team of lawyers, all trying to cover for their party and shift the blame to someone else. It becomes a legal game of musical chairs that leaves the injured person in the center needing to figure out who is actually going to pay their medical bills.

This complexity calls for trucking accident attorneys that handle multi-defendant cases regularly and have the resources to investigate all possible defendant sources of recovery for their client. Simply suing the driver is not enough when all possible parties in the "chain of responsibility" must be identified and held accountable for their contribution.

What Real Truck Accident Attorneys have as Opposed to Pretenders

They Have War Chests to Match the Other Side

When it comes to the defense of an accident case, trucking companies do not play. They will engage the best law firm, the highest priced experts, and will spend what they have to protect themselves from liability. If your attorney cannot match this level of resources, you will be jerking around with a pocket knife on a gunfight.The lawyer we eventually hired for the truck accident case for Kevin showed us their litigation budget for complex cases—it was a real eye-opener. The law firm they normally spend $50,000 or more on expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, and investigation before a case even gets to trial. They have connections with former trucking company executives, retired federal investigators, and medical witnesses who specialize in catastrophic injuries.

This kind of money doesn't just mean that they have money to spend—it means they have the ability to investigate the cases in a manor that uncovers the evidence that leads to victory or defeat. In Kevin's case, the lawyer engaged the services of a former federal investigator that uncovered evidence that the trucking company had a procedure to encourage their drivers to falsify their log books. This evidence of a procedure turned Kevin's case from a simple negligence case to a case involving a systemic pattern of safety violations.

They Know the Trucking Industry Greater than just Law

The best trucking accidents lawyers don't just know the law—they also know the trucking business. They know how the dispatch system works; they know how drivers are paid; they know what incentives a company creates that can lead to unsafe driving; they know where to look for evidence of safety violations.

This industry knowledge came into play in Kevin's case when we discovered that the driver was compensated by the mile and not by the hour. This pay structure creates underlying incentive for the driver to limit safe driving and speed in order to maximize his income. The lawyer would be able to use this pay structure as evidence to argue that safety was not the priority, profits were. This argument with evidence, enhanced the case dramatically.They know enough about the operations of trucking companies to know which documents to request in discovery. Trucking companies are obligated to keep records of driver qualifications, maintenance of vehicles, and safety compliance, but they are not going to just provide that information.You need a lawyer who knows exactly what to ask for and what to do with what they find.

They Have Handled Enough Cases to Know What Yours is Worth

Settlements and verdicts stemming from truck accidents typically involve much larger amounts than an automobile accident, however, that is not to say that every case is worth a million dollars. The best truck accident attorneys have handled enough cases to set a realistic expectation of what your case may be worth.

This skill is particularly useful because trucking company insurers often inundate accident victims from the first day with settlement offers that sound like a lot of money but aren't an adequate amount relative to the severity of the injuries and future care needs. Kevin's first settlement offer was $500,000, which may sound like a lot of money until his attorney figured out that Kevin would have more than $2 million in medical expenses alone over his lifetime. Experienced attorneys understand the factors that generate higher settlements in truck accident cases. For example, cases that involve regulatory violations or safety failures, or indicate exceptionally bad behavior by truck drivers or companies, routinely have higher settlements than negligence cases. They understand the specific factors that insurance companies value the most, and they know how to present the facts in ways that increase settlement value.The Investigation Process: Forming a Case Strong Enough to Win

Time is Your Enemy

Evidence in truck accidents vanishes faster than people realize. After an accident, trucking companies are under certain legal obligations to preserve specified records, but they are not stupid—they know which records make them look worse, and which records support their defense. The longer you wait to get an attorney involved, the more evidence that will disappear.

The attorney that Kevin hired had investigators on the accident scene within six hours of the attorney’s retention. They took photographs of everything, measured skid marks, documented conditions of the roadway, and interviewed witnesses while memories were fresh. They also sent a letter to the trucking company and driver—notifying them of their obligation to preserve any documents or evidence relevant to the incident.

This prompt action uncovered evidence that would have otherwise been lost within days. Security camera footage from a nearby business showed the truck drifting across lane lines for several miles before the crash—a clear indication that the driver was impaired by fatigue. The investigation team also found that the particular road had a history of similar accidents—which suggested possible road design or road sign issues, that may of contributed to the collision.

Electronic Evidence Is Gold In Truck Accident Cases

Modern day commercial trucks are rolling computers, and they are constantly recording information about their speed, braking patterns, engine performance, driver behavior etc. This electronic information can provide objective evidence about exactly what happened to cause the accident. However, this information has to be preserved and later analyzed by an expert that knows the technology.Kevin's truck had an Electronic Logging Device (ELD), which records the hours of service of the driver. It is important to note that there was also an Event Data Recorder (EDR) on the truck, which stores data related to the vehicle's operation, including speed, braking, and other operational data regarding the truck in the seconds right before the impact. That data proved that the driver was speeding, had not applied his brakes before the crash, and was operating well beyond federal hours of service limits. However, the data must be acted upon quickly and have special knowledge to extract and analyze. Trucker’s lawyers often claim that the data was not stored correctly, that the electronic systems malfunctioned, or that the data was corrupted, especially when the data does not support their argument. Thus, you need lawyers who are knowledgeable enough to question any of these claims and who have connections with forensic specialists to extract the electronic data and analyze it properly.

Following the money route

Most truck crash investigations reveal elaborate corporate structures to avoid liability for a company in the event of an accident. The driver might work for one company, the truck for another, and the cargo for a third. Sometimes, the company creates a shell corporation with very few assets to own their trucks, which creates a situation where even if liability is clear, it is very difficult to collect an adequate amount for a settlement. An experienced trucking accidents law firm knows how to bust through the corporate veil and the identity of all possible sources of recovery. In doing this, they will investigate ownership and the relationships of those companies, insurance coverage, ownership, and the financial dealings between the companies that may help or hinder their ability to recover damages.In Kevin's situation, the investigation team discovered the truck was owned by an enormous corporate entity which was attempting to disguise its liability by issuing the trucking company as a subsidiary.

The financial investigation further established that the parent corporation had prior accidents and inspection defects which supported the case against them significantly, allowing Kevin's attorney to argue for punitive damages and increasing the significant value of Kevin's case.

Understanding the Defense: How Trucking Companies Protect Themselves

They Have Playbooks for Reducing Liability

Trucking companies don't leave anything to a chance when it comes to accident response. They have a thorough protocol of exactly what to do if their vehicles are involved in a serious accident, and every step of the protocol is designed to diminish their liability and keep the company's ability to defend itself in a lawsuit intact.

Within hours of Kevin's accident, the trucking company had its investigators on scene taking their own pictures, interviewing their own witnesses, providing their analysis of what had occurred, observing the vehicle, and taking steps to limit their liability.

They immediately drug tested the truck diver, retained their own accident reconstruction expert, and made it clear that they were prepared to defend against liability on behalf of the truck driver.

They also began their steps to limit liability to Kevin personally, by sending their friendly representatives to the hospital to check on how he was doing encase they could use their observations to defend against Kevin's compensation claim. These representatives were "concerned" but were, in fact, gathering information on Kevin's medical issues, finances, and whether he would be pursuing a lawsuit.

Passing the Buck: Blame Anyone but The Trucking Company and Its Driver

Truck accident cases utilize the defense of blaming anyone but the trucking company and its driver. The trucking company's lawyers will assert that the accident was caused by road conditions, a maintenance issue with the vehicle, the way the cargo was loaded, or by the injured person's conduct.

In Kevin's case, the trucking company claimed that he was speeding before the accident, was not using a seatbelt, was driving unsafely before the accident, etc. The trucking company even had the resources to hire their own accident reconstruction expert who created a report stating that Kevin was mostly at fault for the accident. All of this was false but it took months and an expert to determine how wrong their assertion was.

Deflecting responsibility takes a truck accident attorney that will prepare for a long fight, who has the resource to fight their false claims. You cannot simply hire a lawyer and hope for the best, you need someone that has fought this fight before, and knows how to win.

Settlements Tactics to Minimize Payments

Insurance companies in any arena use strategies which serve to minimize payments for settlements in an accident case. They will make early offers that sound big, but in fact, are not enough for injuries. They will simply just sit back and wait, hoping that financial pressure will get the person to accept a settlement, as if they were waiting the last second to just get a deal done. They will spend the time to dispute medical treatment, challenge bills, and simply make things as difficult and as expensive as possible.These tactics are directed towards inexperienced lawyers who don’t fully understand the value of a truck accident claim, or who are unwilling to commit to potentially expensive legal action. The insurance companies understand which attorneys will back down under pressure and which attorneys will take it to the bitter end, and they adjust their strategy accordingly.

The Unique Issues of Catastrophic Injuries

When Injuries will Last a Lifetime

Most truck accidents do not result in minor injuries that heal within a few months. Usually, the forces at play will result in a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, severe burns, or some type of injury that is life changing for the victim. Catastrophic injuries change every aspect of a victim's life, and will involve a different legal strategy than almost any other car accident case.

Kevin's orthopedic injuries are indeed severe, but in a sense he is lucky compared to many truck accident victims I have met through this process. I have met truck accident victims with traumatic brain injuries that completely changed their entire personality, spinal cord injuries that result in paraplegia or some other condition of paralysis, and burns that cannot be repaired, requiring years of reconstruction. These injuries do not just affect the victim; they change the life of a whole family who suddenly has to become a caregiver for someone they love who may never be able to live independently again.

The legal implications of catastrophic injuries can be enormous. The cost of future medical care can reach millions of dollars. The cost in lost earning capacity can represent decades of future income. The need for home renovations, medical equipment, and ongoing care creates expenses that most people would never imagine. The calculation of these damages can be immensely complicated and usually requires attorneys to work alongside Life Care Planners, economists, and medical professionals who specialize in long term care needs.

The Topic of Insurance Coverage

When liability has been established, and the injuries are serious, issues surrounding the collection of the proper recovery in truck accident claims can be a constant challenge due to insurance coverage limits. Commercial trucks must have different insurance coverage limits than passenger vehicles. The insurance limit may still be insufficient if the accident causes catastrophic injury.

Federal laws dictate that nearly all commercial trucks must have at least $750,000 in liability coverage. However, if the truck carries hazardous materials, the insurance limit is increased. While $750,000 seems like sufficient insurance coverage, medical bills can be close to $1 million, and care needs over a lifetime can be many millions of dollars. So, the higher limit may not cover all damages, and this is one more reason to explore every potential source of recovery option. You may find many insurance policies apply, companies may have, or offer, different or additional coverage from an umbrella, and the defendant, if a corporation, may have additional assets that you might have had paid from judgment or recovery against. The best truck accident attorneys, who typically have extensive experience in the insurance field, will consider every option for recovery, and work to explore those options for their clients.

The Federal Regulatory Agency

Hours of Service Regulations & Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue is one of the main preventable causes of truck collisions. Because of this, it is regulated by the Federal regulations which set strict time limits on the maximum driving time for commercial drivers, and additional time limits on hours of service regulations. The regulations sometimes require a driver to take breaks, while others limit the amount of driving time in a given day or week, and require a commercial truck driver to implement trip logs for the routes and times in the drivers logbook.Due to economic pressures, drivers and companies may disregard these rules, and truck accidents can happen when economic pressures come into play. Drivers who are paid by the mile have an incentive to work as many hours as they can to make more money. Companies with tightened schedules put pressure on drivers to stretch the rules. The end result is fatigued drivers with overweight trucks driving on public roadways.

HOS violations can be an important piece of evidence for truck accident cases because they establish that the individuals or companies being sued violated federal safety regulations that aim to prevent the very types of accidents that occurred. In Kevin's case, the driver was on duty for more than fourteen hours prior to the accident and, thus, was far exceeding the eleven-hour daily limit. The fact that the driver blatantly violated HOS made a stronger case and made the potential damages much greater.

Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection Regulations

Commercial trucks also must comply with inspection and maintenance requirements to operate safely. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that drivers perform pre-trip inspections each day, inspections by qualified mechanics at least every sixty days, and maintenance records to include detail regarding repairs or replacements that were made to the vehicle.

These vehicle inspections and maintenance regulations provide a paper trail that is very helpful in truck accident cases. Maintenance records may show that employers didn’t have inspections done, continued to operate a truck despite known problems, and even utilized improper maintenance companies to save money. Inspection reports may reveal regulations were violated; however, to comply with these regulations it typically requires a licensed mechanic to inspect the vehicle first for compliance.

Maintenance or inspection records and regulations become even more important if mechanical failure contributed to the accident. Maintenance or inspection records can establish whether companies maintained a truck reasonably safe for the public, or simply bypassed the law and risked the public's safety for profit.

Cargo Securement & Weight Regulations

Federal regulations also govern how the cargo must be loaded and secured on commercial vehicles. Cargo that is loaded improperly or secured poorly may shift in transport, leading a driver to lose control of the vehicle. Or, overweight loads affect braking and stability.

When looking at cargo loading and securing regulations, it gets complicated and technical as there are different types for different types of cargo. In order to learn about these regulations and to establish violations, it usually takes a truck accident lawyer who understands trucking cases as well as an expert who understands cargo loading and securement practices.

Cargo violations can help a truck accident case tremendously because it is a fact that a defendant violated federal safety regulations. Cargo violations often show a trend of safety violations that reveal the companies were more concerned about profits than public safety.

Selecting the Right Truck Accident Attorney

Experience That Actually Matters

When evaluating truck accident attorneys, focus on their specific experience with trucking cases rather than their general personal injury experience. A lawyer who's handled hundreds of car accident cases but only a few truck accidents probably isn't your best choice for a complex trucking case.

Ask specific questions about their truck accident experience. How many trucking cases have they handled in the past five years? What were the outcomes? Can they explain the federal regulations that might apply to your case? Do they have relationships with experts who specialize in trucking accident reconstruction and commercial vehicle operations?

The attorney Kevin hired could show us case results from dozens of truck accident cases they'd handled over the past decade. They could explain federal trucking regulations in detail and had relationships with former trucking company executives, federal investigators, and technical experts who specialized in commercial vehicle operations.

Resources to Match the Challenge

Truck accident litigation is expensive. Thorough case preparation might require hiring multiple expert witnesses, conducting extensive discovery, and investing months or years in investigation and litigation. Make sure your attorney has the financial resources to pursue your case effectively without cutting corners to save money.

Ask about their typical litigation budgets for truck accident cases. Do they advance all costs, or will you be responsible for expenses regardless of the outcome? How much are they typically willing to invest in cases before trial? Do they have relationships with the types of experts needed for complex trucking cases?

The best truck accident attorneys view case expenses as investments in better outcomes rather than costs to be minimized. They understand that thorough preparation usually leads to better settlements and trial results, even when the upfront costs are substantial.

Trial Experience in Complex Cases

While most truck accident cases settle before trial, the possibility of trial affects every aspect of case preparation and settlement negotiations. Insurance companies know which attorneys are prepared and able to try complex cases, and they adjust their settlement offers accordingly.

Look for attorneys who have actually tried truck accident cases to verdict, not just lawyers who claim they're "willing to go to trial." Ask about their recent trial experience and the outcomes they've achieved. Can they explain their trial strategies and how they present complex trucking cases to juries?

Trial experience in trucking cases is different from trial experience in simple car accident cases. These cases involve complex technical evidence, federal regulations, and corporate defendants with sophisticated legal strategies. You need an attorney who has successfully navigated these challenges in actual courtroom settings.

The Financial Reality of Truck Accident Cases

Why Contingency Fees Might Be Higher

Truck accident attorneys often charge higher contingency fees than lawyers who handle simple car accident cases, and there are good reasons for this. These cases require more investigation, more expert witnesses, more complex litigation, and often years of work before resolution.

The attorney fees for Kevin's case are 40% of any recovery, compared to the 33% that's typical for simple car accident cases. But considering the complexity of the case, the resources invested, and the expertise required, this higher fee is reasonable and probably cost-effective compared to hiring a less experienced attorney for a lower fee.

Remember that attorney fees are typically calculated as a percentage of the total recovery. It's better to pay 40% of a $2 million settlement than 33% of a $500,000 settlement. The key is finding an attorney who has the skills and resources to maximize your total recovery.

Understanding Case Costs and Expenses

Truck accident cases can involve substantial out-of-pocket expenses beyond attorney fees. Expert witness fees alone might reach $50,000 or more for complex cases. Add in accident reconstruction, medical experts, economic analysis, and litigation expenses, and total case costs can easily exceed $100,000.

Make sure you understand how your attorney handles these costs. Some attorneys advance all costs and only get reimbursed if you recover money. Others require clients to pay costs as they're incurred. A few attorneys ask for money upfront to cover anticipated expenses.

The most important thing is getting clear, written agreements about how costs will be handled before you hire anyone. Case expenses can add up quickly, and you don't want to be surprised by bills you weren't expecting.

The Long-Term Financial Picture

Truck accident cases often take longer to resolve than regular car accident cases because of their complexity and the stakes involved. While you're waiting for your case to conclude, you're dealing with medical expenses, lost wages, and ongoing care needs that insurance might not cover fully.

Some attorneys can help arrange medical treatment on a lien basis, where doctors agree to wait for payment until your case resolves. Others can refer clients to companies that provide litigation funding to help with living expenses during lengthy case preparation. These options aren't right for everyone, but they can provide crucial support during difficult times.

The key is planning for the long term rather than hoping for a quick resolution. Truck accident cases that are resolved too quickly often result in inadequate compensation that doesn't account for future medical needs and long-term care requirements.

Red Flags: Attorneys to Avoid

The Settlement Mill Approach

Some law firms advertise heavily for truck accident cases but actually operate as settlement mills that prioritize quick resolutions over maximum recovery. These firms typically handle hundreds of cases simultaneously, spend minimal resources on investigation and case preparation, and pressure clients to accept early settlement offers.

You can identify these firms by their high-volume advertising, standardized case handling procedures, and reluctance to invest significant resources in individual cases. They'll often quote low contingency fees to attract clients but provide minimal service that results in inadequate settlements.

Avoid attorneys who promise quick settlements or who seem more interested in processing cases quickly rather than maximizing recovery. Truck accident cases require time and resources to develop properly, and anyone who promises otherwise probably isn't giving you the representation you need.

Unrealistic Promises and Guarantee

No honest attorney can guarantee specific outcomes in truck accident cases. These cases involve too many variables—the strength of the evidence, insurance coverage limits, the specific facts of your accident, the severity of your injuries—for anyone to promise particular results.

Be very suspicious of attorneys who guarantee you'll recover a certain amount of money or who claim they never lose cases. While they can give you their professional assessment based on their experience with similar cases, they can't make guarantees about outcomes.

The best attorneys are honest about both the strengths and weaknesses of your case. They'll explain what they think your case might be worth, but they'll also discuss the challenges you might face and the factors that could affect your outcome.

Lack of Specialized Experience

General practice attorneys or lawyers who primarily handle other types of cases often aren't equipped to handle complex truck accident litigation. These cases require specialized knowledge of federal trucking regulations, commercial vehicle operations, and the unique challenges of litigating against well-funded corporate defendants.

Ask specific questions about attorneys' truck accident experience and don't accept vague answers about their general personal injury experience. How many truck accident cases have they handled? What were the outcomes? Can they explain relevant federal regulations? Do they have relationships with trucking industry experts?

If an attorney can't answer these questions specifically or seems unfamiliar with the unique aspects of truck accident cases, keep looking. You need someone who specializes in these cases, not someone who's learning on your dime.

Life After the Accident: Beyond Legal Recovery

The Importance of Comprehensive Recovery

Top truck accident lawyers know that achieving a successful outcome in the case means getting compensation isn’t the only focus. These lawyers understand their clients have suffered serious life changing injuries, they deal with disruptions to their family life, significant emotional trauma, and the daunting task of rebuilding their lives after a catastrophe.

These attorneys often know many medical specialists, rehab specialists, and other support services to help support the client beyond just the legal aspects of their case, and they know that their role in the case can go beyond negotiating with the defensive insurance companies, they want to procure the best path for their clients to move toward their best possible recovery.

In Kevin’s case, the attorney referred him to a rehab hospital specializing in complex orthopedic injuries, and arranged the client’s family to meet other support services for accident victims and obtained a home modification for Kevin to support his recovery efforts. These services were impactful beyond their role in the specifics of the legal case.

Planning for Future Care Needs

Catastrophic injuries associated with truck accidents will require a complex plan for ongoing care and support for an entire lifetime. The best settlements are designed to address not only current medical bills and lost wages, but future costs associated with care, equipment, modifications to the home and loss of earning capacity.

Long term planning for care requires a lawyer who knows how to consult with life care planners, economists, medical experts and other professionals who can adequately determine future care costs and needs. In addition, long term planning requires a comprehensive understanding of how settlements are structured so that recovery needs are ongoing instead of one lump sum paymentSome lawyers assist clients in setting up structured settlements that can provide you with guaranteed revenue for the remainder of your life, as opposed to receiving a one-time payment, which may not last long enough. Other lawyers can assist in establishing special needs trusts that will allow the plaintiff to preserve the settlement proceeds while still permitting the injured person to collect government benefits. Both of these types of planning tools can be monumental in affecting the financial security of your clients in the long term.

Moving On: Making the Right Decision

When a serious truck accident affects your life, you may feel vulnerable and overwhelmed about the options for an attorney when you have to think about it, in addition to all that is happening to you already. Trying to make the right decision without contemplating all of the options is, however, far too important to leave to chance, or even worse, who returns your call first, or how much their advertisement made an impression.

You owe it to yourself to carefully explore your available options. Meet with multiple attorney(s) who practice in the area of truck accident law. Make the attorney answer some difficult questions regarding how much experience they have, what resources they have, and how they focus their law practice on truck accident law. Do not let horrendous promises, that sound too good to be true, impress you. Do not let others pressure you into making a decision before you are ready to do so.

You can find an attorney who possesses considerable knowledge in trucking accident law, as well as, personal qualities that allow you to engage that attorney during one of the most difficult times in your life. You want the knowledge and resources to go toe-to-toe with trucking companies and their insurance companies, but you do not want to be treated as case number xyz.

The attorney you choose to represent your interests will greatly impact your financial recovery and your family’s future. Truck accident law is often accompanied by injuries that affect people’s lives for the rest of their lives, and the compensation you receive now may represent your only opportunity to acquire the resources to provide care and support, for the injured party, for the remainder of their life.

Kevin's case is still pending, but the right attorney has positively impacted how his family is dealing with this all-consuming life challenge. Instead of having to deal with a number of different insurance companies, in addition to trying to figure out all of the ins-and-outs of the law on their own, Kevin’s family can pursue recovering as much as each other needs to while knowing an expert is pursing, the best interest of the family.

What happened to you was not your fault, but now it is up to you to make a decision that will represent your interests going forward. Pick an attorney who possesses the skill, resources, and sincerity to obtain the justice and compensation that you deserve. Your future, and the future of your family, may depend on it!