Truck Accidents
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Fighting for Maximum Compensation in Jefferson County, Floyd County, Clark County & Southern Indiana
Truck accidents are among the most deadly and complicated of all traffic accidents. Because of their massive size, weight, and length, commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, tankers, and others, can cause horrendous damage to smaller vehicles and their occupants. In any accident involving a commercial truck and other motorists, it is the motorists and their passengers who bear the highest risk of severe or catastrophic injury or death upon impact.
At Schuler Law Office, we have a unique and insightful grip on the legal process of preparing, negotiating, and litigating truck accident claims. Founding attorney David Schuler has previously worked for the defense side of truck accident claims. This has given him a total understanding of how trucking companies and their insurers act to reduce or deny their liability payouts in accident claims. Armed with this experience, our ongoing diligent approach to case preparation, keen negotiation skills, and prior trial work, we have the ability and resources to help you successfully navigate the legal process for optimum results.
Truck Accident Claims & Lawsuits
Like other accidents, truck crashes can have many causes. The factors behind these accidents can range from how the vehicle was maintained to how the driver was trained and whether the driver, as well as the trucking company, complied fully with state and federal trucking regulations. These regulations and trucking industry standards can often play a complicated role in the intricate matter of claims investigation, preparation, and their resulting outcomes. This issue differentiates truck accident claims from other traffic accident claims.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees the regulation and safety of commercial trucking and bus companies and their commercial license holders. According to studies conducted by the FMCSA, major factors in truck accidents include fatigue, speed, and alcohol.
The agency has concluded that some of the top contributing factors include:
- Brake problems
- Prescription drug use
- Required stops before a crash (traffic lights, crosswalks, etc.)
- Over-the-counter drug use
- Fatigue
- Inadequate surveillance
Other contributing factors can include improperly loaded cargo, poorly maintained vehicles, defective truck parts, and distracted driving (texting or other cell phone usage). Drivers who violate federal regulations by driving longer without breaks than required under law or who are pressured to do so to maintain schedules are also at fault. Commercial trucks also have known navigational problems, such as blind spots, the inability to stop quickly, and difficulties making turns.
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Our Wins
Over Millions Recovered for Those InjuredWhile guarantees of specific case results cannot be made, past results provide you with an indicator of the quality of representation you can expect. See what Schuler Law Office has done for others who have entrusted us with their personal injury cases.
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$3,250,000
Wrongful Death
Schuler Law Office recovered a favorable outcome In Floyd County on behalf of the family of an Indiana man who died in a head-on collision while driving home from work.
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$1,500,000
Life-Altering Injuries
Schuler Law Office recovered a favorable outcome for an Indianapolis woman who endured life-altering injuries when the vehicle in which she was a passenger was struck from behind by a commercial vehicle.
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$910,000
Wrongful Death
Schuler Law Office obtained a favorable outcome for a Louisville family whose husband/ father died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger crashed into an ambulance.
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$750,000
Critical Injuries
Schuler Law Office recovered a favorable resolution for a 9-year old pedestrian who was standing on a Louisville sidewalk waiting to board a school bus when he was struck by an SUV, causing critical injuries.
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$490,000
Permanent Injuries
Schuler Law Office recovered a favorable resolution for a Louisville man who sustained permanent injuries in a head-on crash caused by an intoxicated driver.
Determining Liability After a Truck Accident
Additionally, truck accident claims can have more than one party who may be held liable. These can include:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The truck manufacturer
- A governmental agency in charge of road design or maintenance
- Third-party contractors, such as cargo loaders, independent drivers, truck maintenance companies
Identifying and holding all those parties accountable that contributed to your injuries as well as their insurers can make possible an award of the compensation you deserve from all sources.
As you can see, truck accidents are complex legal matters subject to many considerations that need investigation, documentation, and coordination. Our Louisville truck accident attorneys have the experience, time, resources, and diligence needed to represent you in this composite task. Let us work to help you maximize your compensation.