Lawyers Handling Semi Truck and Tractor Trailer Accident Cases – Serving Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan

Commercial vehicles are a familiar sight in Michigan, and becoming involved in a semi truck or tractor trailer accident is a risk all Michigan drivers face. Our lawyers know firsthand how devastating a semi truck accident can be for innocent victims, and they are committed to protecting the rights of truck accident victims. At Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C., our personal injury lawyers are proud to serve the residents of Michigan. If you have been in a semi truck or tractor trailer accident, our lawyers representing clients throughout the State of Michigan, including Detroit, Flint, Lansing, and Grand Rapids can help. Our lawyers have the experience and knowledge needed to obtain a successful resolution to your case. Our lawyers have compiled a selection of some of the more frequently asked questions and answered them here to help accident victims understand their legal rights. To learn more, or to schedule a free consultation, contact one of our lawyers who handles truck accident cases today.

How common are semi truck and tractor trailer accidents?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that on average, there are approximately 442,000 traffic accidents involving large trucks each year.  Additionally, one in eight traffic fatalities results from a truck accident, even though large trucks only account for 3 percent of the total registered vehicles in the United States. Moreover, there are approximately 5,000 fatal vehicle crashes each year involving large trucks. Passenger vehicle occupants are far more likely to suffer wrongful death or serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, in a collision with a large truck.

What are the dangers of sharing the road with trucks?

Because a commercial semi tractor trailer is so much larger and heavier than a passenger vehicle, it can pose considerable danger to drivers of smaller vehicles. Even an empty semi truck requires a much greater distance to stop in comparison to a passenger vehicle. An inattentive truck driver who takes his or her eyes off the road for just a second can cause a horrific rear-end collision that leaves the occupants of the smaller vehicle or vehicles with severe, life-altering injuries.

Additionally, a semi truck requires substantial room to turn, and its high center of gravity makes it prone to tipping. If a truck driver is not cautious, he or she may crush a passenger vehicle, causing injury or death. Truck drivers who stay too long on the road or who abuse mind-altering substances present a particular danger to other drivers because they lack the alertness and awareness to fully control their rigs. Moreover, a poorly maintained semi truck may experience a mechanical problem, such as brake failure, that can result in a catastrophic truck accident.

If you have suffered injuries in a serious semi truck accident, our lawyers who serve clients throughout the State of Michigan, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Lansing, Jackson, and Grand Rapids, can help. Our lawyers have a wide range of experience and extensive knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to trucks and the trucking industry. Contact us today to get the help you need to obtain the full compensation you deserve.

What damages am I eligible for in a truck accident case?

Depending on the specific facts of your case, you should be entitled to receive financial compensation relating to medical bill reimbursement, wage loss reimbursement, and property damage reimbursement that resulted from your crash. It may also be possible to obtain compensation for physical pain and suffering and emotional distress. If a family member was killed or seriously injured in a truck accident, you could be eligible to receive compensation for a loss of future wages (if you were a dependent or spouse of the victim) and loss of companionship.

Who can be held liable for my injuries in a truck accident case?

The parties who can be held liable in a truck accident case are typically identified based on the specific circumstances of the accident. The parties commonly held liable in a semi truck accident include:

• The truck driver
• The vehicle owner, trailer owner, or trucking company
• Manufacturers of defective truck parts
• Contractors
• Employers
• The party that loaded the truck
• The shipper who retained the trucking company
• Insurance companies
• Any other party that can be deemed responsible for the crash

Our Michigan lawyers who handle tractor trailer and semi truck accident cases and represent clients throughout the State of Michigan, including Detroit, Flint, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, can review your case free of charge and help determine who is responsible for your damages. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of being hit by a semi-truck, we will aggressively represent you so you can obtain just and fair financial compensation for your injuries.

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Trucking accident victims in Michigan can depend on our semi truck and tractor trailer accident lawyers for help. Residents from the State of Michigan, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, can contact our offices, conveniently located in Lansing and near Detroit, Michigan, to schedule a free consultation.