Accidents with a commercial truck, such as a semi-truck or 18-wheeler, often cause serious injuries that can be life-changing or even fatal. These truck accidents often affect the victim and his or her loved ones emotionally, physically, and financially. A Clare truck accident lawyer can help you through this difficult time and help you get the compensation you need and deserve.

Hire a Clare truck accident lawyer today.

At Southern Injury, we understand you may feel overwhelmed and not sure what to do next. We have more than 30 years of experience helping Michigan injury victims by aggressively pursuing maximum compensation on their behalf.

 I would like to thank you for all of your support and efforts to make things easier…

– T. Fraly

We have a proven track record that includes a $2 million settlement for a victim who suffered a catastrophic injury, a $208,000 recovery for a 58-year-old truck driver who suffered neck and back injuries, and $90,000 for a 46-year-old truck driver who sustained a back injury.

Our founder, Southern Injury is currently an active member of the Michigan Association for Justice and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

The Clare truck accident lawyers at our law firm welcome the opportunity to learn the details of your accident and determine whether you may have grounds for a truck accident case. Our initial consultation is completely free. If we represent you, there are also no upfront fees since we do not get paid unless we successfully recover damages for you.

How Do I Know if I Have a Truck Crash Case?

If you are a victim of a truck accident, it is important that you contact a Clare truck accident attorney as soon as possible. At Southern Injury, we are well-versed in the differences between Michigan semi-truck accidents and car crashes, and we are prepared to help you navigate the confusing truck accident legal process if you have a case.

Some of the major ways that truck collisions differ from car accidents include:

• Federal and state laws mandate commercial trucks and require them to carry insurance, keep logbooks, and keep records of details such as hours behind the wheel, cargo carried, and required record retention periods..
• There may be multiple liable parties, not just the driver, including:
• There may be multiple liable parties, not just the driver, including:
  
  • Trucking company
  • Truck and/or trailer owner
  • Manufacturer of the truck
  • Maker of the trailer/li>
  • Service/maintenance company
  • The company that leased the trailer
  • The broker
  • Suppliers
  • Shipping company
  • Cargo-loading company
  • Retailers (if parts supplied were defective and contributed to the crash)
• There are typically multiple insurance policies that may apply after a truck accident.
• Because of a commercial truck’s size and weight, there is a greater force at impact and, typically, a higher risk for serious, catastrophic injuries or death.