Truck Crash Lawyers in High Ridge, MO
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Truck Crash Lawyers High Ridge, MO. Truck crashes can have devastating ramifications that go well beyond a prototypical car crash. After sustaining an injury in a truck accident, you're probably facing excessive medical expenses and possibly even long-term or permanent disability. If you were harmed because of someone else's recklessness, there's no reason you should have to go through your recovery alone. The veteran and dedicated High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote are here to fight on your behalf and win you the compensation you require to be made whole again. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident through no fault of your own, reach out to our High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Do I Need High Ridge, 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 highly-paid defense teams that will do everything they can to decrease your financial recovery. The ruinous repercussions of truck accidents go well beyond a common claim between two civilian motorists that you might be able to manage yourself. Your High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote know how to suitably value, negotiate and recover for you the recovery you deserve. Apart from fighting back against insurance companies, accomplished and skilled truck crash lawyers will:
- Gather and assess evidence, including:
- The truck's black box
- Video footage from inside the truck
- Nearby surveillance footage
- Eyewitness testimony
- Police reports
- The scene of the accident
- Employer records
- Maintenance records
- Oversee the entire legal process
- Review your medical records
- Work with medical and car crash experts to determine liability and properly calculate the value of your claim
- Keep you consistently updated on the status of your claim
- Take your case in front of a judge and jury if we cannot secure a fair settlement offer
Our High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers know how to get you the full compensation you deserve. You owe us no attorney's fees unless you get the full compensation you deserve.
High Ridge, MO Truck Crash Lawyers: The Statistics
Any High Ridge, MO motor vehicle accident can cause devastating injuries or, in the most tragic cases, wrongful death. Victims of truck crashes are at especially high risk due to the force that truck accidents carry at even low speeds. Despite accounting for just 4 percent of registered vehicles, trucks are part of 9 percent of traffic related deaths. In fatal truck accidents, 72 percent of of fatalities were occupants of other vehicles, not the truck. Most trucks are 20-30 times bigger than standard vehicles and have 20-40 percent increased stopping time.
Because truck accidents in High Ridge, MO are so dangerous, there are strict rules that truck drivers and truck companies must follow. When their negligence in following those rules injures you, you need to reach out to the High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote to get the financial recovery you deserve.
What Damages Are Available For My High Ridge, MO Truck Accident?
There are three types of compensation that you can recover after a truck accident: economic damages, non-economic damages and, depending on the specifics of your case, punitive damages.
Economic damages offer you a recovery for the economic damages you've suffered because of your accident. Commonly, we can get compensation for:
- Property damage
- Medical bills, such as
- Emergency visits
- Other appointments
- Tests and procedures
- Braces or other assistive devices
- Chiropractic appointments or physical therapy
- Any anticipated future expenses, such as medication
- Wage loss damages
- Lost earning potential if your injuries prevent you from working or from working full time
- Out-of-pocket expenses such as transportation to and from medical appointments
Non-economic damages compensate you for the less tangible ways your life has been affected, like how you've suffered physically and mental anguish. Non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Anxiety
- Loss of ability to enjoy life
- Scarring
- Inconvenience
- Disability
- Loss of consortium
Punitive damages are unusual and are are only given out when the negligent party 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 severity of your injuries, the impact they've had on your life and how hard your truck crashes lawyers are willing to fight for you. Speak to an attorney at Halvorsen Klote today at 866-382-4167 to learn more about what we can do for you.
Who Can My High Ridge, MO Truck Crash Lawyers Hold Responsible for My Injuries?
Each truck accident is ]unique, and who we can hold accountable depends on on what caused the crash. The knowledgeable and trustworthy High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers at HK Law know how to evaluate truck accidents and determine liability. The following 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, almost 90 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
- Smoking
- Adjusting AC/Heat settings or the radio
- Paying attention to something on the side of the road
- Daydreaming
- Driving while drowsy
- Driving drunk or otherwise impaired
- Reckless driving
- Failure to check blind spots
- Driving well over the speed limit
If you were harmed because a truck driver did not do their job properly and didn't care about your safety, call HK Law's semi-truck accident lawyers today to start on your path to getting fair financial compensation for all of your damages.
The Truck Company
Truck companies owe the same duty of care to people on High Ridge, MO roads that truck drivers do. Semi-trucks frequently drive hundreds of thousands of miles a year and because of that the company needs to stay up to date on repairs. While trucks are often pulled over for inspection, there are simply too many on the High Ridge, 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 truck companies.
In addition, truck companies have a responsibility to take care of their drivers and not overwork them. Some studies indicate that driving with less than four hours sleep within 24 hours can be worse than drunk driving. There are firm regulations about how much truck drivers can drive within a certain period. The hours of service regulations are:
- An 11-hour driving limit after 10 consecutive hours off duty;
- A 14-hour driving limit followed by 10 straight hours off duty, even if they were not driving the entire time;
- A 30-minute driving break if a truck driver has driven more than eight straight hours without a 30-minute break;
- A 60/70-hour limit in 7/8 consecutive days, and a driver may only restart the 7/8 consecutive day period after having 34 or more hours off-duty.
Sadly, some High Ridge, MO truck companies care 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 drowsy, it may be because they felt pressure from their bosses to keep driving even when they were not reasonably able to.
Finally, truck companies have an obligation to only contract professional drivers. Truck drivers need a Commercial Driver License before they can be hired. If a truck company hires a driver who is untrained, has a history of traffic violation or is otherwise unqualified to drive a truck, they are liable for their negligent hiring process.
The Truck Manufacturer and Mechanics
Anyone involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of trucks has a responsibility to issue recalls on any part they find to be hazardous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that any device that creates "unreasonable risk of death or injury in an accident" must be recalled.
Similarly, if a mechanic observes a defective component and does not fix it or does not fix it adequately, HK Law's truck crash lawyers may be able to hold them liable.
The Shipping Company
Cargo needs to be correctly loaded so that the cargo is safely fastened within the truck. Uneven weight distribution can lead to roll over accidents. If the shipping company neglected to load their cargo correctly, you can also file a claim against them.
Local or State Government
Dangers in the road like potholes, loose guard rails or faulty traffic lights can frequently cause truck accidents. Governments have an obligation to maintain the safety of our roadways and when they eschew that duty you may be able to hold them liable with the help of accomplished and skilled High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers. Third party contractors that repaired the hazards poorly may also be included in your claim.
The personal injury lawyers at HK Law have experience fighting and winning a wide variety of personal injury cases. Check out the links below to see what other cases we take on.
- Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
- Auto Accident Attorney
- Bike Wreck Lawyer
- What to Do After a Car Accident
- Premises Liability Attorneys
- Automobile Injury Attorney
- Motorcycle Accidents Attorney
- Lawyer for Bicycle Accident
- Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
- Injury Claim Lawyer
Contact Your High Ridge, MO Truck Crash Lawyers Today | HK Law
If you have been hurt in a truck crash because someone else was negligent, the committed and talented truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote will take up your case. You should not have to worry about exorbitant medical expenses and lost wages because of somebody else's negligence. Let us fight for you to secure you the recovery you are owed. Speak to an attorney today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online to discover more about how the High Ridge, MO truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote can help you.
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
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.