Accountability for Truck Accidents in Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Waupaca
Protect Your Future After a Trucking Accident
As Wisconsin’s population and commerce grow, so does the congestion on our roadways. This increase in traffic includes more passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, leading to a rise in trucking crashes. Trucking accident cases are complex, involving intricate state and federal regulations. Our experienced personal injury lawyers conduct comprehensive investigations to build strong cases. By thoroughly reviewing maintenance and driver logs, and assessing aspects like weight, speed, and load distribution, we ensure compliance with regulations. We identify all liable parties to maximize the compensation you deserve.
Key factors we examine include:
- Driver Fatigue: Long hours can impair a truck driver’s judgment. We analyze driver logs to determine if fatigue was a factor.
- Driver Distraction: The use of electronic devices can lead to dangerous distractions.
- Poor Maintenance: Inadequate upkeep of trucks can jeopardize safety.
- Defective Equipment: We work with experts to identify potential equipment failures.
Contact A Personal Injury Attorney
When Your Future Is At Stake
Dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and the inability to care for your family after a personal injury from a trucking accident can be incredibly stressful. The added challenge of quickly obtaining compensation from an insurance company only makes it more daunting.
By contacting a personal injury attorney, you can focus on your recovery and gain peace of mind. An attorney can help you explore your options, and potentially improve the outcome of your case.
The personal injury attorneys at Herrling Clark Law Firm are dedicated to pursuing your claim and securing the maximum compensation for your injuries.
Our attorneys can help you with the following personal injuries:
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Auto Accident
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Bicycle Accident
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Burn Injuries and Electrocution
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Business Slip and Fall Injuries
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Construction Site Accident
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Dog Bites and Animal Injury
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Drunk Driving Crashes
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Head, Neck and Spine Injury
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Motorcycle Accident
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Pedestrian Accident
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Products Liability
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Recreational Vehicle Accident
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Serious Injuries
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Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists
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Wrongful Death
Trucking Accident Cases – What to Know
Take control of your case and protect yourself
FAQs
A truck accident lawyer specializes in complex personal injury cases involving large commercial vehicles. Their primary role is to investigate the crash, which includes securing critical evidence like the truck’s black box data, driver logbooks, and maintenance records.They also handle negotiations with insurance carriers and trucking companies to secure the full compensation you deserve. Contact Herrling Clark Law Firm to put our expertise in federal trucking regulations to work for your case.
Your most important steps are to prioritize your health and protect your legal rights. First, seek immediate medical help and follow all treatment advice. Second, do not accept any settlement offers, or sign any documents without consulting an attorney. You should contact a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to ensure evidence is preserved and your case is managed correctly from the start.
A truck accident lawyer helps by taking on the burden of a complex claim, allowing you to focus on recovery. They secure data and evidence that you wouldn’t be able to access on your own. Crucially, they conduct a full investigation to determine all responsible parties, which may include the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the vehicle owner, and the parts manufacturer. Identifying all liable parties is key to maximizing your claim for the serious, often catastrophic, injuries sustained in a large truck accident.
You should ask about their experience with commercial truck accidents, how they handle investigations, and who will handle the day-to-day management of your case. At Herrling Clark, our team is prepared to thoroughly investigate and aggressively pursue every case, ensuring your claim is handled with the expertise it deserves.
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