If you or a loved one was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, semi, tanker truck, dump truck or any other type of commercial vehicle, talk to a personal injury attorney before agreeing to any terms or accepting any offers from an insurance company. Large trucks are common on the highways in Indiana and Kentucky and can be very dangerous due to their size and weight. As with any other type of vehicle, semi trucks can be the cause of accidents and also victims. Common causes of semi accidents can include distracted driving, driving fatigue, improper loading and speeding.
Compensation For Truck Accident Injuries
Whether you are involved in a tractor-trailer accident or an incident with any other type of large truck, the potential for serious injury is high. Accidents with trucks that typically weigh more than 80,000 pounds often cause traumatic brain injuries, fractures, serious neck and back injuries, and sometimes fatal injuries to the drivers of other vehicles.
Our full analysis of your case accounts for short- and long-term damages that result from physical, mental and psychological injuries:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damages
- Rehabilitation
- Disability
- Loss of companionship
- Other expenses
Our legal services are personalized to your unique situation. We fight for your maximum compensation, and we are advocates for your expedient recovery.
Dependable Advocacy | Tested Experience
Ken Doane is a former insurance defense attorney. He knows trucking insurance companies from the inside. He knows the lawyers who will do everything in their power to minimize the value of your claim.
Truck drivers and trucking companies are closely regulated by state and federal safety laws relating to truck and trailer weight limits, driving hours, speed, truck maintenance, securing of loads and many other issues.
Insurance companies have almost limitless resources, and truck accident injury claims are typically very complex. Mr. Doane can help you carefully consider the options you have for compensation.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Top 10 Causes Of Truck Crashes
- Brake problems
- Traffic flow interruption (congestion, previous crash)
- Prescription drug use
- Traveling too fast for conditions
- Unfamiliarity with roadway
- Roadway problems
- Required to stop before crash (traffic control device, crosswalk)
- Over-the-counter drug use
- Inadequate surveillance
- Fatigue
Scottsburg Truck Accident Attorney
If you have been injured or lost a loved-one in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 812-590-2213 in Jeffersonville or 502-595-7045 in Louisville for a confidential consultation. We represent injured parties in Scottsburg and the surrounding areas in Southern Indiana and Kentucky.