Wisconsin Truck Accident Lawyer
Commercial trucks come with 10 times the weight of an average vehicle and 10 times the chance of serious damage after a heavy crash. The sheer magnitude of any collision can result in crushed bones, permanent disability and fatality.
Bye, Goff and Rohde are Wisconsin truck accident attorneys helping victims of all truck and auto accidents. Whether you have been injured by a truck when you are driving in another vehicle, on a bike, on the sidewalk or on a motorbike, you have legal rights that can protect you against negligent driving. Learn what these are before walking away and accepting an insurance offer.
Who is responsible for your injuries?
Commercial truck drivers must follow the same rules as all motor vehicle operators. This means obeying the speed limits, not drinking and driving and only getting behind the wheel when they feel fully able to do so. In some instances, a commercial truck accident may be caused by operator negligence. If the driver has acted irresponsibility on the road and caused a serious injury to you, then you have the legal right to do something about this.
Commercial trucks must also be regularly serviced, maintained and checked that they are working properly. A problem with the braking system, for example can result in serious consequences to the driver, the cargo and all others on the road around him. Some truck accidents are the result of negligence by the manufacturer, the company or the mechanic involved in maintaining the commercial vehicle. If this is the case, then you may also have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
We have recently won a 1.2 million settlement for a victim injured in an automobile accident – let us do the same for you and your family.
When it comes to the aftermath of a truck accident you will probably be in touch with your insurance company. Before you accept any settlement offered, speak to a Wisconsin personal injury lawyer. In almost all instances, the insurance company will not offer you adequate compensation for your physical, emotional and financial suffering. A personal injury lawsuit can help recover damages from:
- Emotional suffering you and your family have sustained including psychological harm, therapy expenses, loss of quality of life and loss of companionship if the crash has resulted in fatality
- Physical pain including medications, surgeries, consultations with doctors and specialists and specialized medical equipment needed to help make life easier after a serious accident
- Rehabilitative costs including speech, occupational and physical therapy
- Financial loss including a loss of income and projected income and a loss of inheritance if the crash has resulted in fatality
After any serious car accident, life must go on. Make sure you and your family can get through this difficult time by speaking to a Wisconsin personal injury lawyer about your options.
Contact a trusted Wisconsin accident lawyer about your next move. Contact Bye, Goff and Rohde, Ltd for a free consultation today.
