If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in a commercial motor vehicle accident caused by someone else, you may be facing emotional and financial challenges. An Evansville truck accident lawyer in our personal injury law firm can help clients with truck accident cases receive fair compensation. Call for your free legal consultation.
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Can an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney Help with My Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Yes.
Personal injury attorneys in our law firm are well-versed in Indiana law and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for the trucking industry. We have handled truck accident cases involving serious injuries—and catastrophic injuries—for decades. We guide truck accident victims through the legal process to recover maximum compensation.
We gather critical evidence from the accident scene—the police report, driver logs, maintenance records, and surveillance footage—to identify the negligent party (which may include the driver, trucking company, or vehicle manufacturer).
Using medical records, accident reconstruction, and other data, we negotiate with insurers to recover compensation for current and future medical bills, lost wages, and more.
When a trucking accident insurance claim involves a fatality, we can build a wrongful death claim for the surviving family.
If a fair settlement for your Indiana personal injury claim cannot be reached, we can represent you in court.
Types of EvansvilleTruck Accidents
Our Indiana truck accident lawyers handle various types of semi-truck accidents, including jackknife accidents, underride truck collisions, head-on collisions, blind-spot incidents, and tire blowouts.
What Causes Truck Accidents in Evansville?
Serious trucking accidents are not limited to a negligent truck driver. Other causes include driver fatigue, distracted driving (such as texting), intoxication from drugs or alcohol, and failure to obey traffic signals. Additionally, improperly loaded cargo, faulty brakes, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and adverse weather conditions can contribute to serious accidents on the road.
Common Truck Accident Injuries in Evansville, Indiana
A truck-car accident can have devastating consequences due to massive vehicles colliding with passenger vehicles. Our experienced attorneys have represented clients who suffered damages, such as:
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
Broken bones and fractures
Internal injuries or bleeding
Severe burns or lasting disfigurement
Who May Be Held Liable in an Indiana Truck Accident Case?
Determining liability in commercial truck accidents is often more complex than in other motor vehicle crashes, as multiple parties may be involved.
This can include the truck driver (e.g., a semi-truck driver’s carelessness), the trucking company’s negligence for insufficient training or supervision, third-party contractors for errors during loading or truck maintenance, or the truck manufacturer if a defective part caused the accident.
What Financial Compensation Might I Recover in an EvansvilleTruck Wreck Injury Case?
If you’ve suffered injuries in a large commercial vehicle or semi-truck crash, you may be entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages from the truck driver’s insurance company or other parties.
Medical expenses for current and future medical costs (including hospitals, doctors, and physical therapy)
Lost income if your injuries prevent you from working
Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress
Reimbursement for significant physical vehicle damage
Wrongful death settlements for families seeking justice
Punitive damages (in rare large truck crash cases)
What Is My EvansvilleTruck Accident Claim Worth?
An experienced truck accident lawyer in Evansville will evaluate your personal injury case by considering the severity of your injuries, cost of your medical care, ongoing medical treatment costs, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. In accidents involving large trucks, the insurance coverage of the at-fault parties (including the trucking company responsible) can determine the worth of a case.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Evansville?
The Indiana Office of Court Services states that personal injury lawsuits in Indiana generally have a two-year statute of limitations from the accident date. Exceptions may apply, so consult a seasoned Indiana truck accident attorney to avoid costly mistakes.
Contact Our EvansvilleTruck Accident Law Firm for a Free Consultation
If you or someone you care about has suffered harm in a commercial truck accident and the accident occurred in Indiana, an experienced personal injury lawyer from our legal team will meet with you for a free case review. After you seek medical attention, call us to learn about your legal options and have your questions answered.
Get help from an Evansville truck accident lawyer when you've been injured in a crash because of someone else's negligence.
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Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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