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Looking for an Ohio truck accident lawyer? Michael Leizerman has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer multiple times.I have handled cases across the country. I am licensed in several states, and have local counsel in many states who I trust and work with closely. Select your state to learn more:
For Victims
Helping truck accident victims is my life's work. I have sat and cried with many families who have lost loved ones. If this has happened to you, I cannot fully understand all that you are going through. I can tell you that I am not indifferent to your suffering and you and you have my sincere sympathy. I meet in person with my clients to learn all the details of their case, leaving no stone unturned in order to ensure that the truck driver, truck company, broker, shipper and any other liable party is held fully accountable. Like most things in life, winning a truck accident case is a product of knowledge, experience and good old-fashioned hard work. My focus on truck accident cases over the years has helped me gain the knowledge and experience needed to be successful, and I work tirelessly to see that my clients receive the maximum compensation for their loss.
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I went to truck driving school, wrote the book on truck accident cases, and was the first chair of the re-formed American Association for Justice's Trucking Litigation Group. I have tried and won truck accident cases across the country, working as co-counsel with top-notch attorneys screened for quality, knowledge and results. In these cases, my clients get the benefits of having two firms work for them while only paying one fee. When I join a local attorney as co-counsel, it doesn't cost the client a penny more. Trials can be the best way to maximize rewards. I spend a lot of time in the courtroom and if you want me to, I will take your case all the way.
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Things you should keep in mind
Protect Yourself
In truck collisions, federal regulations require that certain essential evidence only be maintained for a limited amount of time. For instance, the truck driver's log may be destroyed after six months if an attorney does not obtain a court order or take other immediate action.
Federal regulations also require over the road trucks to carry various levels of insurance coverage, depending on the nature of materials hauled. Many times, trucking, hauling, and leasing companies may argue over which insurance company is responsible for compensating the victim in a truck collision. Current federal regulations protect the innocent party by helping to ensure coverage.
Medical Process
The truck company may not pay your medical bills immediately. However your own insurance will often contain medical payment provisions to pay for bills ranging from funeral costs to x-rays. Many people are reluctant to involve their own insurance company in any medical claims process. However, most insurance policies require you to notify your insurance company of any collision in which you have been involved.
It is usually in your best interest not to sign a medical release or authorization and not to give a statement to the trucking company or any insurance company before contacting an attorney.
Claims Process
After a serious collision, the trucking company's claims adjuster begins to protect the trucking company's interests immediately. An investigator will begin to collect evidence in order to defend or minimize the claim. The trucking company may also attempt to steer you away from legal counsel, because they know that if you have an attorney, you are statistically likely to receive a greater settlement. The trucking company takes immediate measures to actively insure that they are protected against your claim as much as possible. What have you done to protect yourself and your family as the result of permanent disability, a fatal collision, or other tragedy?
Michael's book, "Litigating Truck Accident Cases", the definitive work on the subject, is now available from West Publishing.