Serving Clients throughout the State of Michigan including Flint – Attorneys Handling Semi Truck Accident Cases

In crashes involving large commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles, the occupants of smaller vehicles often suffer severe injuries. A typical passenger car weighs 3,000 pounds; a tractor trailer can weigh 80,000 pounds or more. A passenger in a vehicle that is struck by a semi-truck experiences an impact that is essentially equivalent to being struck by 25 cars at the same time. At Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C., we are committed to protecting victims' rights. If you have been injured as a result of an accident involving a commercial vehicle, or if a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or wrongful death, we can help. Our attorneys who handle semi truck accident cases and represent clients throughout the State of Michigan, including in Flint, Michigan, have the experience and knowledge to help you obtain the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and emotional and physical suffering. To learn more, contact our auto accident lawyers today. We can help you begin the recovery process by holding the negligent parties accountable for their actions.

Truck Accident Causes

Truck drivers have a legal and professional obligation to exercise caution and due care in the operation of their vehicles. Because of the potential danger that commercial vehicles pose to others on the road, trucking is regulated at both the state and federal levels to ensure public safety. The number of hours a truck driver can be on the road in a day and the hours that a truck driver must be off of the road between shifts are regulated by the government. If a truck driver violates any trucking regulations or fails to properly maintain his or her vehicle, this omission may result in the driver being negligent and causing an accident. Some common causes of commercial vehicle accidents include:

• Reckless driving and speeding
• Failure to maintain vehicle, resulting in tire failure, brake failure, and other serious problems
• Driver fatigue or sleepiness
• Failure to install blind-spot mirrors
• Improper load distribution or a failure to properly load freight
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

If you have been involved in a truck accident in the State of Michigan, including the greater Detroit area, Lansing and Flint, one of our attorneys who handle semi truck accident cases can help. Our attorneys have extensive experience in truck accident litigation, and we can apply that practical knowledge to your case so you can obtain just and fair financial compensation for your injuries.

Obtaining Compensation after a Semi Truck Accident

Victims of commercial vehicle accidents can receive financial compensation from the at-fault driver and his or her employer for damages such as physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotion trauma. If the accident resulted in the wrongful death of a family member, it may also be possible to obtain compensation for a loss of future wages, and the loss of society and companionship. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, you might also have the option to claim special damages. If a pattern of negligence can be demonstrated, or the truck driver was knowingly reckless in his or her actions, our attorneys who handle semi truck accident cases can file a claim for damages to ensure that the liable party or parties are held accountable for their actions.

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Individuals who have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident in Michigan, including the greater Detroit area, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Flint, can depend on our attorneys that handle semi truck accident cases for help. Contact our personal injury lawyers today to schedule a free consultation and case review. In addition to the information here, we have provided a detailed semi truck Accident FAQ page to help victims of a semi-truck accident understand their rights.