Camdenton, MO - Halvorsen Klote

Camdenton, MO

Truck Crash Lawyers in Camdenton, MO


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Truck Crash Lawyers Camdenton, MO. Truck accidents cause devastating injuries. After being injured in a truck accident, you're probably facing exorbitant medical costs and possibly months, years or even a lifetime of additional treatment. If you were hurt because of another person's recklessness, there's no reason you should have to go through your recovery alone. The accomplished and devoted Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote are here to fight on your behalf and get you the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident through no fault of your own, speak to our Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a no-risk, no-obligation case evaluation.


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Do I Need Camdenton, MO Truck Crash Lawyers?

If a negligent person or organization injured you, then you absolutely need to hire a lawyer. Truck drivers and trucking companies have expensive insurance policies and their insurance adjusters will do everything they can to lower how much money you get. The devastating repercussions of truck accidents go far beyond a common claim between two civilian motorists that you might be able to manage without an attorney. Your Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote understand how to effectively value, negotiate and recover for you the recovery you deserve. Aside from dealing with the trucking company, accomplished and talented truck crash lawyers will:

  • Acquire and assess evidence, including:
    • The truck's black box
    • Video from inside the truck
    • Nearby surveillance footage
    • Eyewitness depositions
    • Police reports
    • The scene of the accident
    • Employer records
    • Maintenance records
  • Manage all communication, litigation, and documentation
  • Review your medical records
  • Work with medical and car collision experts to determine liability and suitably determine how much compensation you are owed
  • Keep in constant communication with you
  • Take your case in front of a judge and jury if we cannot obtain a fair settlement

Our Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers know that with medical bills and lost wages, you may be nervous about retaining legal representation. You owe us no attorney's fees unless we win your case.


Camdenton, MO Truck Crash Lawyers: The Statistics

Any Camdenton, MO motor vehicle accident can result in disastrous injuries or, in the most tragic cases, wrongful death. People who were injured as the result of truck crashes are at especially high risk because of the force that truck accidents carry both on city roads and on highways. Despite making up only 4 percent of registered vehicles, trucks are associated with 9 percent of fatal wrecks. In fatal truck accidents, 72 percent of of fatalities were occupants of other vehicles, not the truck. Trucks are on average 20-30 times heavier than typical vehicles and take 20-40 percent more time to come to a complete stop.

Because truck accidents in Camdenton, MO are so dangerous, there are stringent rules that truck drivers and truck companies must act in accordance with. When they break those rules and you are subsequently injured through no fault of your own, you need to call the Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote to get the compensation you are owed.

What Damages Are Available For My Camdenton, MO Truck Accident?

The damages available in personal injury claims fall into 3 categories: economic damages, non-economic damages and, rarely, punitive damages.

Economic damages compensate you for the economic losses you've sustained due to your injuries. Commonly, we can get compensation for:

  • Property damage
  • Medical costs, such as
    • Emergency visits
    • Other appointments
    • Tests and procedures
    • Braces or other assistive devices
    • Chiropractic appointments or physical therapy
    • Any anticipated future costs, such as further surgeries
  • Money lost from not being able to work while you were recovering
  • Lost earning potential if your injuries result in permanent disability
  • Other expenses such as needing to hire services for help with household chores

Non-economic damages compensate you for the consequences of your injuries you can't put a dollar figure on, like how you've suffered physically and emotionally. Non-economic damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Scarring
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

Punitive damages are unusual and are reserved for cases where the part responsible for your injuries was incredibly reckless, for example, if a truck driver was driving drunk.

How much your personal injury claim is worth will be based on the gravity of your injuries, how they have affected your life and how hard your truck crashes lawyers are willing to fight for you. Call Halvorsen Klote today at 866-382-4167 to start your road to true recovery with full compensation.

Who Can My Camdenton, MO Truck Crash Lawyers Hold Responsible for My Injuries?

The circumstances of each crash are ]unique, and who we can hold accountable depends on how your specific crash happened. The experienced and trustworthy Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers at HK Law know how to evaluate truck accidents and determine liability. Below are some of the common causes of truck accidents and the parties our truck crash lawyers can seek compensation from.

The Driver

According to the Federal Motor Safety Administration, 87 percent of truck accidents are caused by driver error. Examples of driver negligence:

  • Distracted driving, including driving while
    • Texting, or using their phone in any manner
    • Eating or drinking
    • Using tobacco
    • Adjusting climate controls or the radio
    • Focusing on something on the side of the road
    • Lost in thought
    • Driving while tired
  • Drunk driving, or being under the influence of drugs
  • Reckless driving
  • Unsafe lane changes
  • Driving too fast for road conditions

If you were hurt because a truck driver did not do their job correctly and didn't care about your safety, call Halvorsen Klote's semi-truck accident lawyers today to take the first step in obtaining great financial compensation for all of your damages.

The Truck Company

Truck companies can be just as liable as Camdenton, MO truck drivers. Semi-trucks often drive hundreds of thousands of miles a year and because of that the company needs to stay up to date on repairs. While trucks can be pulled over for inspection, there are simply too many on the Camdenton, MO roads for the Department of Transportation to be able to monitor every single truck. That's why scheduled maintenance and repairs is essential for the safety for everyone on the road.

In addition, truck companies have an obligation to their drivers are not overworked. Some studies demonstrate that drowsy driving impairs a driver more than drunk driving. There are stringent rules about how much truck drivers can drive within a certain period. The hours of service regulations are:

  • An 11-hour driving limit after 10 straight hours not driving;
  • A 14-hour driving limit followed by 10 straight hours not driving, even if they were not driving all 14 of those hours;
  • A 30-minute driving break after eight hours straight hours of driving;
  • A 60/70-hour limit in 7/8 straight days, and a driver may only restart the 7/8 straight day period after being off duty for at least 34 hours.

Unfortunately, some Camdenton, MO truck companies are concerned more about their bottom line than they do about doing what's right. If you were injured in a truck crash because a driver was tired, it may be because they obligated to finish a delivery even when they were not reasonably able to.

Finally, truck companies have a duty to only hire qualified drivers. Truck drivers need a Commercial Driver License in order to legally drive a semi-truck. If a truck company hires someone who does not have the appropriate license, has a history of drunk driving or has another criminal conviction that precludes them from driving a truck, they are liable for not hiring a qualified driver.

The Truck Manufacturer and Mechanics

Like car manufacturers, any company that designs or manufactures trucks has a responsibility to issue recalls on any component they find to be hazardous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration dictates that any part that creates "unreasonable risk of death or injury in an accident" must be recalled.

Similarly, if a mechanic observes an issue and does not repair it or does not repair it sufficiently, Halvorsen Klote's truck crash lawyers may be able to hold them responsible.

The Shipping Company

Cargo needs to be correctly loaded so that the truck will not roll over and cargo will not spill out. Uneven weight distribution can lead to roll over accidents. If the shipping company neglected to guarantee the safety of their shipping practices, you can also file a claim against them.

Local or State Government

Dangers in the road such as broken pavement, loose guard rails or faulty traffic lights can occasionally leads to truck accidents. Governments have a responsibility to maintain the safety of our roadways and when they neglect that duty you may be able to hold them responsible with the help of veteran and talented Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers. Construction companies hired to repair the hazards insufficiently may also be held liable.

The personal injury lawyers at HK Law have experience arguing and winning a wide variety of personal injury cases. Check out the links below to see more about the services we offer.

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If you have been injured in a truck accident because someone else was negligent, the dedicated and skilled truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote will take up your case. You should not have to worry about costly medical expenses and lost wages because of somebody else's reckless behavior. Let us fight by your side to win you the recovery you deserve. Call us today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online to find out more about how the Camdenton, MO truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote can help you.


Joel Halvorsen

Joel Halvorsen

Attorney at Law

Joel Halvorsen and his partner Greg Klote founded the Halvorsen Klote law firm on the principle that injured people and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as large insurance companies.


Greg Klote

Greg Klote

Attorney at Law

Greg Klote is a partner and founder of Halvorsen Klote.

Greg has successfully fought for people who were injured through no fault of their own. He became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of those who have been wronged and treated unfairly.