WHO CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCKING ACCIDENTS?

If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision with a commercial truck, there may be several parties that could be held liable for the damages. An experienced personal injury attorney knows how to investigate the relationship between the driver and the trucking company, whether the tractor and the trailer are owned/controlled by separate entities, and investigate other potential parties.

HOW MUCH IS MY COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT CASE WORTH?

The average truck accident settlement amount is $42,909.88. However, the value of a commercial truck injury case is dependent on the nature of severity of the injury and whether any fault can be apportioned to you. More damages to the body (i.e., a broken neck versus a broken toe) equals more money damages, as you will require more care and modifications to your life as a result of your injury. There isn’t any set guideline for how much a truck accident is worth, but a personal injury attorney experienced in trucking collisions will be able to provide guidance on how much is just compensation.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWSUIT?

The statute of limitations for filing against a commercial truck driver is dependent on what kind of claim you are filing and where you are filing your claim. In Missouri, the statute of limitations for car and truck accidents states that individuals have 5 years from the date of the accident or discovery of injuries. However, you have two years to file in Illinois. Because over the road truck drivers are often driving in states where they do not live or states where their employer isn’t domiciled, then there may be issues concerning where the case belongs (i.e., in state court versus federal court). An experienced personal injury attorney can evaluate the facts and provide guidance on where the case needs to be filed and what’s the appropriate statute of limitations.

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Often, truck accidents lead to serious injuries and are due to distracted driving and truck driver fatigue. The sheer size of big rigs makes them particularly dangerous in a truck crash. If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi or truck accident, request a free case evaluation from a lawyer at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Our truck accident lawyers are dedicated to helping those who were injured by truck drivers. Often, these accidents lead to serious injuries due to distracted driving and truck driver fatigue. Our attorneys help victims fight against trucking companies to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

Truck companies don’t want you to know that commercial insurance policies typically have limits between $750,000 and $1,000,000. Further, more than one insurance policy may cover the truck, the driver, and the cargo. In fact, the average settlement amount for truck accidents is over $70,000 (based on settlement data between 2015-2023).

At the law firm of Brown & Crouppen, our truck accident attorneys work hard to take care of you, make the legal process easy, and ultimately get results. Our law firm operates on a contingency-basis, meaning that we don’t get paid unless you get paid. Request a free case evaluation by phone, chat, or tell us about your case online.

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Our truck accident law firm is one of the highest rated law firms in the Midwest. At Brown & Crouppen, all of our truck accident attorneys share the same goal – to get justice for people who have been injured. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a truck accident, get help from an attorney at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Getting started with your truck accident case is easy. You can call us at 888-802-8156 for a free consultation, or tell us about your case with our free case evaluation form. And remember, there’s no upfront cost to you — if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid.

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“I have never needed an attorney before this accident, I am very grateful for their help. They work with you and help you to the people you need in a timely fashion. Their services so far have exceeded my expectations. They are always available to help quickly and a high level of professionalism”

“Absolutely loved B&C. They did everything in their power to help me and as quickly as they could. I was dealing with a car wreck and this was my first time doing something like this and they made it less stressful for me. Definitely will go back if I need to!”

“All Brown and Crouppen employees were kind and thoughtful. All questions were answered promptly. I could relax knowing I was in capable hands. I will be happy to use this law firm again if needed. If I hear of anyone needing legal assistance because of an injury, I will highly recommend Brown and Crouppen”

“The legal team and injury attorneys were very supporting, caring, and driven to get results for my case. I worked with the Arnold office after experiencing an accident that ultimately led to injuries and could not be happier with my settlement. Highly recommend this law firm”

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