Car, Truck, and Tractor Trailer Collisions

“Car accident” is not an accurate term for what happens when two vehicles collide. They are crashes. Violent collisions of steel, plastic—and people.  And they are often not accidents, but negligent or reckless acts.

All crashes cause sudden and extreme impacts to our bodies, which were not designed for that type of sudden force. Even a low-speed collision can have very bad, permanent consequences.  Whether it is lingering neck pain caused by the tearing or bruising of muscles and tendons, or eventual symptoms of what doctors now understand as traumatic brain injury, like headaches, brain fog, or vision problems. And despite all of the safety mechanisms in modern vehicles, the more severe collisions are frequently catastrophic, causing permanent injuries or death.

When someone crashes into you, it interrupts your life, work, and function. The defendant may intend no harm, and assume that their auto insurance company will go “make it right.” And they get to move on, down the road, with that fiction in mind. But you do not.

What a crash leaves behind is not just wreckage, but altered life.  A life with a deficit.  The law says that a negligent driver now owes you money to restore that life—but in reality, it is often a debt you, and your family, have to live with.   Unless you hire the right lawyer to present the strongest evidence and pursue legitimate compensation for all of your losses, the effects of that crash may continue to injure you forever.  A good lawyer frees you up to put all your energy into healing your body and rebuilding your life, especially when you have resulting financial loss.

So, consider this: Hiring the right lawyer promptly after an injury is important—you only get one shot to present your injury claim the right way. Many firms claim to “care” about their clients in commercials, but have no idea who those clients are and don’t really even talk to them. Their business thrives on thousands of low-value settlements, not personal service.  The right lawyer takes the time to know you and your case, develop the best strategy, and often—try those cases to get the best value. The right lawyer gets started immediately preparing evidence, and does not stop litigating until you have satisfactory compensation.

If you want a lawyer who answers your calls, and explains every step, call us. It’s our goal to be the right lawyer for you.  We’ll answer all your questions without charge, so you can decide how to take control of your life again.