Truck Accident

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Can I Sue For Being Hit By A Semi-Truck?

Yes, you can sue after being hit by a semi truck. The specific details of your case, such as the circumstances surrounding the accident and who was at fault, will determine the strength of the case and if you have a valid claim. If the truck accident was caused by a negligent or wrongful act of a truck driver or the trucking company, you may…

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How Long Does A Truck Accident Case Take To Settle?

Truck accident claims often settle within 6 months to 16 months from the date of the accident. However, each truck accident case is different. This is because trucking accidents can involve commercial litigation, multiple parties, and other considerations. The length of time from the date of the incident to the date where you receive a check depends on several different factors: length of treatment for…

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A chart showing the average truck accident settlement amount based on data from Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.

What is the Average Truck Accident Settlement Amount?

The average truck accident settlement amount is $73,109.92, which includes cases where the defendant was operating a tractor trailer or other heavy/commercial truck. This data was derived from settlement amounts of trucking accident cases that were settled in the last 8 years (between 2015 and 2023).

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Ford Recalling 1.1 Million Trucks over Defective Fuel Tank Strap

On behalf of Brown & Crouppen, P.C. posted in Defective Products on Friday, August 5, 2011 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ford Motor Co. recently announced a recall of more than 1 million Ford and Lincoln pickup trucks after a person was injured due to a problem with the straps that hold the trucks’ fuel tanks in place. So far, straps breaking and…

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