Imagine minding your own business, driving along Interstate 5, when suddenly an 80,000-pound semi-truck comes bearing down on you. Semi-truck collisions change your life forever. Your injuries may be catastrophic and could cause permanent disability. Have you been hit by a semi-truck? We can help! Contact Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC, today for a free consultation with a Washington truck accident lawyer.
When a fully loaded semi-truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the occupants of the car or SUV often end up much worse off than the trucker. Sometimes, the car could get stuck underneath the trailer. Or, its occupants may be flung from the vehicle due to the force of the impact.
Internal bleeding, crushing injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and multiple broken bones that you may suffer from a truck crash can leave you incapacitated for weeks or even months. Medical bills pile up while you’re left in pain, not knowing where to turn.
A Washington truck accident lawyer can help you seek justice and demand compensation from the truck driver and possibly the trucking company. If you’ve been hurt in a wreck you didn’t cause, you have rights – and we’re here to protect them.
Yes, if the driver was negligent, like texting and driving, driving longer hours than the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) permits, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you can sue them for the losses you incurred because of the accident.
A truck injury accident lawsuit can include compensation to cover your medical care and future medical needs, like physical or occupational therapy. It can also include covering lost wages from time missed at work, pain and suffering from your injuries, and the emotional trauma you experienced from the accident.
The trucker may not be the only liable party in a crash. If their employer was negligent in hiring or failed to supervise the driver properly, they could also be liable for the wreck.
Semi-truck collision lawsuits are often more complex than a suit involving two private drivers. First, there’s a good chance that the trucking company may become involved, which means that you could be facing its formidable legal team.
Secondly, there could be multiple defendants in the case, like:
This means that your Washington truck accident attorney must prepare cases proving that each party involved was negligent and, therefore, responsible for your injuries. You need seasoned legal advice from attorneys who have the depth of experience and knowledge necessary to fight for your rights.
Do you need help filing a claim against the trucker who hit you? Are you worried about how you’re going to go to work or pay your medical bills after a serious semi-truck crash? Contact Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC today for a free consultation with an experienced member of our legal team.
After a worker was electrocuted on a construction site and suffered life-changing injuries, we fought and won on their behalf.
When a retired man was killed in a truck accident, we made sure his grieving family got fair compensation.
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Hurt? Let our law firm handle the details
When you request your free consultation, Kent personal injury attorney Zach Herschensohn will listen to you, answer your questions, lay out your legal options, and give you down-to-earth legal advice.
When you work with our law office, there are no obligations, hidden fees, or fine print. It’s that simple.
Lawyer fees for car accident cases vary. Most work on a contingency basis, taking 25% to 40% of the settlement. Hourly rates might range from $100 to $500+. Additional costs like filing fees can apply. Free consultations help you understand the fee structure.
Most injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, taking 25% to 40% of the settlement or award. This means they’re only paid if they win your case.
In Florida, lawyers typically take a contingency fee of around 33% to 40% of the settlement amount in personal injury cases. This fee structure ensures they are paid only if your case is successful.
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