Truck Accident Attorneys
Many people think of truck accidents as simply much larger automobile accidents. But not only are the vehicles different, the laws governing trucks involved in interstate commerce are quite specific and encompass numerous subject areas. Many of these laws and regulations are uniquely designed to protect motorists from the negligence of trucking companies. Understanding the finer details of commercial motor vehicle law is essential to handling a case involving a truck accident. The driver, his qualifications, his character, his experience, and how he got behind the wheel are all integral to every single case.
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Our truck accident attorneys have experience handling catastrophic multi-axle collisions. The accident attorneys at E.J. Leizerman & Associates know that it is imperative to understand all facets of accident litigation including commercial insurance, vehicle mechanics, and federal regulations such as drug and alcohol testing and hours of service requirements. The honest and aggressive work ethic of our accident attorneys at our firm has led to the resolution of numerous accidents throughout the United States
Accidents are extremely costly to both trucking companies and their insurance companies, and large companies will work quickly to resolve everything at the scene of the accident. You will need an experienced truck accident attorney familiar with the unique nature of truck accidents to represent you. For example, many trucking companies install GPS receivers into their trucks that allow them to track their drivers speed and location in great detail. Our truck accident lawyers know how to obtain this data, interpret it, and use it against trucking companies in cases where they claim their driver was not at fault.
Each accident has its own complex set of circumstances for truck accident lawyers to contend with, but the key to handling common types of accident cases is to focus on the actions and choices of the driver and company.
- Michael Leizerman, Attorney
- Past chairman, ATLA Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
- Author, "Litigating Truck Accident Cases" by West Publishing
- Dubbed "King of the Road" by Lawyer's Weekly Publishing
- Voted "Superlawyer" by peers for past 2 years
- Lawyers from CA to NY, FL to MI refer Michael truck accident cases
