Thousands of people are seriously injured or killed each year in collisions that involve large trucks or buses versus a car, motorcycle, sports utility vehicle, van or light truck.  People who suffer spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or loss of a loved one are entitled to compensation.  Money compensation includes such things as medical expenses, including hospital bills, doctor bills and medical tests; pain and suffering, loss of a job, loss of income or future earnings and loss of a loved one’s support and companionship.

However, winning a truck accident case requires working with experts in the industry, such as highly respected accident reconstruction engineers.  These experts analyze and investigate the crash site, the damaged vehicles and use the latest technology to reconstruct the accident.  They can provide testimony on such things as the speeds of the vehicles shortly before the crash by looking at collision data recorders [black boxes], skid marks, sight distance, alcohol as a factor, weather, semi-tractor braking performance, and seat belt malfunctions and use.

If you or a family member were seriously injured in a collision, or lost a loved one, one of the first things you must do if you want to preserve your rights is contact a knowledgeable, skilled lawyer immediately.  Delaying contacting a competent, experienced law firm can seriously affect your rights to receive compensation.  The trucking company rushes right out and starts its investigation, usually directed at getting out of trouble.  So, you need to involve your own team as soon as possible.