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 stress, unsure about how to obtain compensation for your losses. A South Bend truck accident lawyer can help. Our personal injury law firm has been helping injured clients with truck accident cases receive full and fair compensation for decades, and we can help you with your legal action. Call for your free legal consultation.
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Can an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney Help with My Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Yes. South Bend truck accident attorneys in our law firm are well-versed in Indiana law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)—responsible for federal regulations for the trucking industry. We have handled truck accident cases involving serious injuries for decades. After a crash happens, we guide truck accident victims through the legal process to recover maximum compensation.
We provide a thorough investigation to gather evidence from the accident scene—the police report, maintenance logs, video footage, and witness statements—to determine liability.
Using medical records, accident reconstruction experts’ reports, and other data, we negotiate with insurers to recover compensation for current and future medical expenses, 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 an Indiana personal injury claim cannot be reached, we can offer legal representation for you in court.
Types of South Bend Truck Accidents
Our Indiana truck accident lawyers handle a wide range of semi-truck accidents, including jackknife accidents, underride truck collisions, head-on crashes, blind-spot incidents, rollover accidents, cargo spills, rear-end collisions, tire blowouts, and accidents involving nearby vehicles.
What Causes Truck Accidents in South Bend?
Serious trucking accidents are not only caused by driver error—when a truck driver fails to obey traffic laws, loses control, or makes unsafe lane changes. Other causes include truck driver fatigue, distracted driving (such as texting), and intoxication from drugs or alcohol. Additionally, improperly loaded cargo, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and adverse weather conditions can contribute to serious accidents on the road.
Common Truck Accident Injuries in South Bend, Indiana
Our experienced attorneys have represented clients who suffered serious and catastrophic injuries, such as:
Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries, 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 at-fault truck driver (e.g., a semi-truck driver’s carelessness), the truck driver’s employer or the trucking company for insufficient training or supervision, third-party contractors for cargo loader error, or the truck maintenance company if a defective part caused the accident.
What Compensation Might I Recover in a South Bend Truck Accident Injury Case?
If you’ve suffered devastating injuries in an accident involving a large commercial truck, you can seek compensation from the truck driver’s insurance company or other parties involved.
Medical costs for current and future medical treatment
Lost income if your injuries prevent you from working
Financial compensation for physical pain and emotional distress
Reimbursement for significant physical vehicle damage
Wrongful death settlements for families seeking justice
In rare cases, punitive damages
What Is My South Bend Truck Accident Claim Worth?
An experienced truck accident lawyer in South Bend will evaluate your large truck crash case by considering the severity of your injuries, cost of your medical bills, ongoing treatment costs, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and (in extreme cases) permanent disability.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in South Bend?
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 South Bend Personal Injury Attorneys for a Free Case Evaluation
If you or a loved one is an injury victim of a commercial vehicle collision and negligence played a role, take advantage of a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer from our South Bend legal team for legal assistance. An experienced lawyer will review your case, explain your options to achieve financial recovery, and answer your questions.
Get help from a South Bend truck accident lawyer when you've been injured in a crash because of someone else's negligence.
$7.5 Million
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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