Becoming the victim of a truck accident is traumatic and life-changing. Especially when serious injury or death is involved.
If you or someone you love has recently found themselves in this painful situation in Macomb County, then you need a truck accident attorney who knows how to handle serious truck accident cases.
As you set out to find the right attorney to handle your case, be sure to ask the following four questions during your consultation:
What’s Your Track Record Specifically As a Truck Accident Attorney?
Maybe you already have an attorney you’ve worked with in the past. And he/she may be a stellar personal injury lawyer. But if they don’t have experience working as a truck accident attorney, you’ll be barking up the wrong tree.
When you‘re dealing with a serious injury or loss of a loved one in a trucking accident, you need to choose truck accident attorneys who specialize in this area. They are familiar with the tricks that trucking companies and insurance companies use to avoid paying out for their negligence and know how to hold them accountable. Such lawyers know how to take on large insurance companies with the means to litigate and have a staunch history of recovering damages to prove it.
So as you consider a new attorney, ask about the number of truck accident cases they have litigated as well as those they took to trial. Is there a record of settlements and trial verdicts? A solid firm can (and should) provide you with that information.
Are You Well Versed in FMCSA?
If you bring up these five letters and the attorney stares at you blankly, it’s time to move on to the next firm. Any experienced truck accident lawyer should be familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The FMCSA is the lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles. They partner with industry, safety advocates, and state and local governments to improve commercial motor vehicle safety through regulation, enforcement, research, education, and technology.
An experienced truck accident injury attorney will be well-versed in the agency’s wide-spanning rules and regulations to uncover EVERY safety violation that may have led to your accident.
How Responsive Will You Be?
Without open communication and trust, there cannot be a strong attorney-client relationship. So you want a truck accident attorney who will be responsive to your inquiries and treat you with care and concern. During your free consultations with attorneys, take note of their communication style and their willingness to listen to you.
One of your best resources is to check out each attorney’s reviews. Look for reviews that state the attorney was caring, respectful, patient, knew how to listen, and was prompt in returning calls/messages. An attorney should be focused on more than just settlements and trial verdicts for truck and automotive crashes. They should pride themselves on treating each client with compassion and respect.
What Can I Expect to Pay/Get Paid?
When you’re dealing with the trauma of a trucking accident, the last thing you want to worry about is paying attorney fees. So seek out firms that don’t charge unless you win. You shouldn’t have to pay anything upfront or out-of-pocket for attorney fees or be charged for asking questions.
As for grasping how much you may receive in your settlement, look for firms that offer a settlement calculator on their website. Simply supply some information about yourself and your accident and you will receive an estimation of what you might receive. While the actual number won’t be presented until the attorneys conduct a complete analysis of your case, it will give you a ballpark idea of what to expect.
Be Absolutely Sure About Your Truck Accident Injury Attorney
We understand that you may still have questions about how to choose the best truck accident attorney. We’re happy to help. Please contact us today to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
We stand up for the rights of those whose lives have been shattered due to someone else’s negligence. That’s our job, after all.
But more than that, we see it as our privilege to help our clients put their lives back together and provide them the peace of mind they need. So let’s talk.
