Semi-Truck Accidents

Since 1936, our top-rated injury attorneys have successfully represented semi-truck accident injury victims just like you. Our history and experience with Indiana, Michigan and New Mexico personal injury cases is recognized by our peers and the insurance companies as exceptional.

6 reasons why Indiana, Michigan and New Mexico Semi-Truck Accident clients choose our firm:

♦  Named “Super Lawyers” in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 by Law & Politics
♦  We are members in the Multimillion Dollar Advocates forum
♦  We have achieved an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell
♦  We have extensive Semi-truck accident experience and documented results
♦  Free case evaluation and expert legal consultation
♦  No Fee until Keller & Keller wins your trucking accident case

You might believe that an accident with a semi-truck will be handled like any other type of highway or interstate accident injury case.

...you might not know about the "comic book."

...you might believe your unpaid medical bills will be paid because the police report places the trucker at fault.

...you might not know the minimum limits a trucking company must carry under a commercial policy.

...you might believe the insurance company will treat you fair because they are "nice" to you over the phone.

Keller & Keller has been handling semi-truck accident cases since "big rigs" first started appearing on our roadways.  Time and experience have taught us that these injury cases are always complex and often result in traumatic injuries--you were not involved in an ordinary accident.

Recent semi-truck accident statistics reveal that 1 out of 8 eight fatal accidents were caused by a collision with a semi-truck.  The Midwest's numbers were particularly grim.  Indiana semi-truck accidents involving a fatality totaled 136, with 139 people losing their lives.  The state of Michigan lost 116 lives due to accidents involving large trucks.  By comparison, New Mexico semi-truck accidents cost 57 people their lives.

Semi-trucks that are fully loaded can tip the scales at 80,000 pounds; the dangers are obvious.  However, in a business where time is money, a truck drivers' poor decision can increase a motorists' risks.  For instance, semi-truck drivers are under constant pressure to meet time deadlines, and a driver's lack of adequate rest may lead to sleep deprivation.  A drowsy trucker that doesn't take mandated scheduled breaks can be the fatal cause of any serious semi-truck accident.

(Drowsiness-related crashes are 4.5 times more likely to involve a large truck than a passenger car.  Drowsy driving is a growing epidemic among the trucking community, and it's yet another reason for drivers to be on constant alert while in the presence of semi-trucks.)
    
Other common semi-truck driver mistakes: 

• excessive speed
• driving in unsafe weather conditions
• mechanical failure
• driving with loads improperly secured
• spilled loads
  
• aggressive driving to meet deadlines
  
• the driver leaves inadequate space between themselves and your vehicle
  
• driver's difficulty to locate you in their blindspot
  
  

Evidence is a crucial element to your semi-truck accident case.  If you had been struck by another car, it wouldn't necessarily matter how long the other driver had been at the wheel, or whether or not the other driver kept records of their travel times.  But because you were hit by a semi-truck, these factors will matter, and they will make a difference. 

Our attorneys are able to secure an accident scene, all the vehicles involved, and re-create the collision by working closely with our expert reconstruction specialists.  As a law firm that specializes in personal injury we will know best how to accomplish these tasks, and it can add thousands of dollars to your injury claim.

Additional evidence that our attorneys will secure to increase the value of your case:

• how many hours a trucker is supposed to drive before he is required to pull over for rest
• how much a fully loaded truck is allowed to weigh while on the roadway
• the types of records a trucker is required to keep during his travel
• who is allowed to drive semi-trucks
• what licenses are required to operate semi-trucks

Remember,  your accident was not ordinary.  Even if you don't wish to retain an attorney at this time, please call us so that we can advise you your accident rights and of the risks you now face.

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Library for Semi-Truck Accidents:

• Truck Accidents And Improperly Tied Loads | Indiana Truck Accident Lawyer   
  Description: One danger of tractor-trailers is that if their loads are not properly packed an secured, items can fall off of the trucks and into the roadway. Learn more about improperly secured truck loads and how they can lead to deadly truck accidents.
• Truck Accident Statistics   
  Description: You may know that truck accidents can be more deadly than other kinds of vehicle accidents, or that there are many, many truck accidents on our highways each year - but do you know the numbers? Learn interesting and sometimes shocking truck accident statistics for Indiana, New Mexico, Illinois, and Michigan.
• Common Causes Of Truck Accidents & Big Rig Dangers: Even More Dangers   
  Description: In addition to truck size and truck driver issues, there are still even more common causes for truck accidents. Knowing the dangers of trucks on the road can help you share the road with all vehicles and keep safe.
• Keller & Keller knows why semi-truck insurance companies act quickly   
  Description: The insurance company knows that they can easily limit and possibly deny liability in a trucking accident if they respond quickly. This document provides a quick summary explaining how this can happen.
• Common Causes Of Truck Accidents & Big Rig Dangers: Truck Driver Issues   
  Description: In the last segment, we discussed how trucks maneuver differently than other vehicles. In this article, we will discuss how some truck driver issues lead to common causes of truck and car collisions.
• Common Causes Of Truck Accidents & Big Rig Dangers: Truck Size & Weight   
  Description: Trucks may drive on the same roads, interstates, and highways as the rest of us, but their vehicles are different from cars and motorcycles in a number of important ways - do you know the common causes of truck accidents?
• Common Ways Truck Accidents Can Occur   
  Description: Trucks can be dangerous to share the road with - and are even more dangerous if car drivers don't know how to prevent truck and car collisions. Familiarize yourself with common causes of truck accidents.
• How Much Is My Semi-Truck Accident Injury Claim Worth?   
  Description: This helpful document discusses how much your semi-truck injury case is worth, and what factors help to determine this value.

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Frequent Questions for Semi-Truck Accidents:

• Are semi tractor-trailer accidents viewed differently than other auto accidents?
• What is a "commercial truck"?
• Why is a traffic accident involving a commercial truck more likely to cause injury than one involving passenger cars?
• Who can be sued in a truck accident case?
• What are the most common factors in collisions between commercial trucks and automobiles?
• Is investigation important in a truck accident case?
• If a semi-truck is carrying a hazardous liquid, and the victim of the accident is now suffering from respitory problems, can the driver as well as the shipper of the chemicals be held liable?
• Why are expert witnesses important to prove fault in a truck accident case?
• Why should I hire an attorney if I've been involved in an accident involving a semi-truck?
• How quickly should I contact an attorney?
• What should I look for in hiring an attorney in a trucking case?
• What is the danger associated with driving in a truck's "No-Zone" area?
• What are some specific examples of the variables found in a semi truck accident?
  
  

Web Resources for Semi-Truck Accidents:

• Truck Safety Coalition

  Description: This site provides victims of trucking accidents the opportunity to speak with other survivors as well as a chance to serve as a volunteer to improve trucking safety.

• Trucking Rules & Regulations

  Description: This site is dedicated to reducing the increasing number of crashes, injuries and fatalaties associated with semi-trucks.

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