Trucking Accidents
Our lawyers have experience handling catastrophic truck accidents. We have found that it is essential to understand commercial insurance, truck mechanics, and federal regulations such as drug and alcohol testing and hours of service requirements. Our honest and aggressive work ethic has led to successful resolution of many truck tragedies.
Our firm accepts cases throughout the United States.
Protect Yourself
In truck collisions, federal regulations require that certain essential evidence only be maintained for a limited amount of time. For instance, the truck driver's log may be destroyed after six months if an attorney does not obtain a court order or take other immediate action.
Federal regulations also require over the road trucks to carry various levels of insurance coverage, depending on the nature of materials hauled. Many times, trucking, hauling, and leasing companies may argue over which insurance company is responsible for compensating the victim in a truck collision. Current federal regulations protect the innocent party by helping to ensure coverage.
Medical Process
The truck company may not pay your medical bills immediately. However your own insurance will often contain medical payment provisions to pay for bills ranging from funeral costs to x-rays. Many people are reluctant to involve their own insurance company in any medical claims process. However, most insurance policies require you to notify your insurance company of any collision in which you have been involved.
It is usually in your best interest not to sign a medical release or authorization and not to give a statement to the trucking company or any insurance company before contacting an attorney.
Claims Process
After a serious collision, the trucking company's claims adjuster begins to protect the trucking company's interests immediately. An investigator will begin to collect evidence in order to defend or minimize the claim. The trucking company may also attempt to steer you away from legal counsel, because they know that if you have an attorney, you are statistically likely to receive a greater settlement. The trucking company takes immediate measures to actively insure that they are protected against your claim as much as possible. What have you done to protect yourself and your family as the result of permanent disability, a fatal collision, or other tragedy?
Bubalo, Hiestand & Rotman:
- WILL INVESTIGATE THOROUGHLY.
Our researchers provide our firm with the law, facts, and evidence necessary to honestly, aggressively, and successfully represent victims of truck collisions. - CAN RECOMMEND THE HIGHEST CALIBER DOCTORS.
We recommend doctors and health care providers to help you recover and give you an honest assessment of your ability to return to work. - WILL MEET WITH YOU REGULARLY.
We will meet with you immediately after your injury and will be available to meet personally with you throughout the entire claims process. We will answer your questions, and keep you updated and informed.
Call Bubalo, Hiestand & Rotman for a Free Evaluation of your Trucking Accident case at Toll Free 1-866-870-2489.
