First, these cases involve large insurance policies and excess or umbrella policies. It is essential that you identify every liable entity and the insurance coverage they carry.
Second, these cases are about systemic failures on the part of large companies. These failures, 9 times out of 10, stem from corporate decisions to cut safety measures to increase profits. A collision is usually the result of multiple errors, omissions, and failures. Our job is to uncover the systemic failures—failure in vetting, failure in hiring, failure in training, failure in supervising, failure in loading, failure in routing, etc. We cannot make our roadways safer until these failures are identified.
Third, you will be dealing with savvy, well-financed, defense firms from day one. These firms specialize in truck wreck defense, and they will throw up every roadblock, barrier, and obstacle to prevent dissemination of information, examination of evidence.
Fourth, the injuries sustained in trucking cases tend to be catastrophic. It is imperative to continually order and review medical records to understand the severity of injuries, recommendations made, treatment provided, medication taken, and impact on our clients’ daily lives.
Fifth, these cases are time-consuming and expensive. Truck wreck attorneys spend hundreds of hours interviewing witnesses, pouring over data and records, and researching legal arguments. These cases involve taking several depositions and hiring numerous experts to prove up the liability and damages portion of your case.
Sixth, an 18-wheeler is not a sedan. Fully loaded, it can weigh more than 20 passenger cars. Every nut and bolt, axle and hub cap, flasher and lock, brake and chain, needs to be in well working order to prevent a collision. You need to take time to inspect an 18-wheeler. Get under the hood. Drive one. Our attorneys have done this. A full understanding of how these commercial vehicles drive, turn, and run is essential.
