What to Look For in a Truck Accident Lawyer

Accidents involving 18-wheel trucks usually result in devastating injuries, which have a big emotional and monetary impact on victims and their families. In some cases, these accidents result in fatalities which affect family members not only in the short-term, but in the long-term as well.

Retaining experienced truck accident lawyer is vital for many reasons. While most trucking companies carry enough insurance to cover most victims’ claims, some do not. At Himelfarb Proszanski, we search for other sources of insurance or compensation that might not be readily apparent.

In cases where liability for the accident is contested, we gather all of the available data and information from various sources (police, independent witnesses, the vehicles’ onboard computer systems, the trucking companies themselves, etc.) and then engage experts to deal with liability and damages (including private investigators, mechanics, engineers, human factors experts, medical specialists, vocational experts, forensic accountants, and more).

In addition, using an experienced lawyer in cases such as these ensure that claims are started quickly, that paperwork is processed efficiently and correctly, and that we deal directly with all parties so that victims and their families can focus on rehabilitation and recovery or, in the cases of fatalities, focus on grieving.

When it comes to a truck accident lawyer and serious accidents like those involving 18-wheel trucks, experience really is key. With experience comes an intimate knowledge of the trucking industry as a whole, the law relating to motor vehicle accidents and insurance coverages in Ontario, and the true value of a serious claim.