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Truck Accident
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DELVENTHAL LAW

We Fight For Injured Victims In A Truck Accident In South Bend

Large trucks are a common sight in South Bend. Trucks race along Route 31 at all hours, and many more are backing up to business to offload goods or pick up freight to deliver to distant locations. Any collision with a truck can send a person to the hospital and their car to the body shop.

Call the Delventhal Law Office. These are major accidents, and trucking companies pull out all the stops to avoid liability for a crash. Without the right legal team by your side, you could struggle to get even a few thousand dollars for what turn out to be significant injuries. If you call our office, we can schedule a free consultation to review what happened and your legal rights.

We Handle All Types of Truck Accidents

Our South Bend truck accident lawyers are ready to assist anyone injured in a collision involving:

• Tractor-trailers. Also called semis or 18 wheelers, these trucks haul most of the nation’s freight. They are incredibly heavy—weighing up to 40 tons—and they can destroy a smaller vehicle.
• Fuel trucks. These “tanker” trucks carry fuel around South Bend and pose a real safety hazard on the road.
• Cement trucks. A cement truck is immediately visible thanks to a giant drum in the back, which mixes cement on the way to a jobsite. These trucks are difficult to maneuver, so they can get into many accidents.
• Dump trucks. A dump truck is a regular sight at any construction site, including work zones on the road. They haul gravel to construction jobs or haul away demolition waste.
• Flatbed trucks. These trucks commonly transport lumber to construction sites, but many tow trucks now have a flatbed in the back. These trucks are awkward to maneuver, and inexperienced drivers can crash.
• Box trucks. The trucks are a common site zipping around town. Most delivery companies use them, including FedEx, DHL, UPS, and even the U.S. Postal Service.

If you were hit by one of these vehicles or any other, please contact our office for more information about whether you can sue.

Serious Compensation for Significant Injuries

Truck accidents generate so much force that many smaller vehicles crumple and cannot fully protect the occupants. Our firm has met with clients struggling with some major injuries including:

• Head injuries: Concussions, diffuse axonal injuries, skull fractures, and severe traumatic brain injuries.
• Neck injuries: Whiplash, dislocated cervical vertebrae, pinched nerves, and other injuries.
• Fractures: Ribcage, neck, and back fractures are all common and painful injuries.
• Burns: Fuel trucks could spill cargo, which ignites and causes a fire, or a car’s battery could rupture and cause chemical burns.
• Back injuries: Herniated discs, back sprain, and spinal cord injuries.

These injuries are so serious many people cannot work for months as they rehab and rest at home. It is not unusual for victims to lose thousands each month.

Delventhal Law will fight to obtain compensation for your injuries:

• Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Future expenses
• Car repairs
• Pain and suffering

Why You Need an Experienced South Bend Truck Accident Lawyer

Following any crash, the trucking company will likely have an investigator or two at the scene within an hour. These people are scouring the scene for evidence to use. They will talk to witnesses and inspect the vehicles, while taking photographs or recording video. These investigators are finding evidence to use in a claim.

Trucking companies are focused on reducing their risk of being sued. They might even blame you for the crash.

Indiana’s comparative negligence law bars any financial recovery by someone who is in excess of 50% or more at fault. (Indiana Code § 34-51-2-6.) That could result in no compensation. Even someone who is less culpable will have their compensation reduced proportionally by their percentage of blame. It is critical to have an experienced lawyer gathering evidence on your behalf

Defendants in a Truck Accident Case

We can hold anyone accountable if their negligence caused your accident:

• The truck owner
• Truckers
• Trucking companies
• Mechanics
• Freight companies
• Loading docks

Contact our office as soon as you can. We know that evidence can disappear quickly, and we move fast to secure as much helpful evidence as possible. Some of the most critical pieces of evidence include witnesses, logbooks, and the electronic data on the vehicle’s computer. We might also ask to inspect the vehicle to see if a defect made the truck unmanageable.

Our Truck Accident Lawyer in Auburn Can Help After a Crash

Delventhal Law Office is proud to stand up to trucking companies on behalf of our clients. We can negotiate a settlement or file a lawsuit where necessary. Call us at (260) 484-6655 to schedule a consultation with our office.