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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
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIVES OF OUR CLIENTS.
$700K
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Spinal Cord Injury
$674K
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Back Injury
$600K
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Neck, Back, & Lung Injury
$350K
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Back/Hip Injury
$347K
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Knee/Leg Injury
$346K
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Back Injury
Gloria King
Thanks to everyone in the office. Great team. Was always answering any of my questions! Definitely helped me.
Willie Smith
I appreciated Chad's timeliness in responding to my inquiries and concerns throughout the settlement process. He did a good job!
Adam Whittle
What a great experience dealing with Chad and the rest at Delvonthal law, he won my case and I would highly recommend everyone to talk with the people at Delvonthal.
Jason Miller
The Delventhal law office worked vigorously on my behalf. Great communication and professionalism, a true down to earth fighter for the people. Thank you Chad Delventhal.
Michael Puff
Very pleased with the outcome of my case, and with the professionalism of Chad and his staff.
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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.
AREAS WE PRACTICE
At the Delventhal Law office, our Fort Wayne personal injury attorneys are committed to fighting for the rights and interests of accident victims. If you or a family member was injured because of the carelessness or recklessness of another party, we can help. Our Indiana personal injury lawyers handle a wide array of legal cases, including:
Car Accidents
Our top-rated Fort Wayne car accident attorneys are committed to fighting for the legal rights and financial interests of injured victims.
Bicycle Accidents
Besides collisions between vehicles, crashes involving cyclists and vehicles are some of the most common types.
Truck Accidents
Treating truck accident-related injuries can leave injured parties struggling with mounting medical bills and undue hardship.
Workers' Compensation
When you suffer a serious injury on the job, you have to deal with your employer and your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company.
Wrongful Death
Collecting damages can never replace the loss of a loved one, but it can go a long way towards helping a family pay off medical debt and focus on grieving.
Motorcycle Accidents
The trouble with motorcycle riders is that they don’t necessarily have a reputation for defensive driving.
Birth Injuries
We represent mothers and children when they are injured by medical malpractice.
Burn Injury
When a person sustains debilitating burn injuries, it can be difficult and sometimes even impossible to return to life before the accident.
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