When it comes to your truck accident claim, choosing the right attorney is critical. With just one chance to pursue your case, you want to feel confident that you’re asking the right questions so that you can find the best truck accident attorney for you.
Our firm has compiled a list of essential questions designed to help you drill down and quickly find the best truck accident attorney to represent you and your truck accident claim.
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1. Can you share examples of similar truck accident cases you've won in the past?
Having experience and a track record of results in truck crash injury lawsuits shows expertise in handling these complex cases.
While previous outcomes won’t guarantee the same results for your specific case, a truck accident attorney with a successful track record can use case strategies that have been successful in the past and easily adapt them to your case, increasing your chances of a favorable outcome.
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2. Can you show me your publications and certifications in truck accident law?
How often do you educate others about this topic?
When discussing your case with a truck accident attorney, it's crucial to go beyond their claims of experience and drill down into concrete evidence of their expertise and knowledge.
Asking about specific publications, certifications, and educational contributions in the field of truck accident law helps you assess a truck accident lawyer’s true proficiency in this complex area.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, our attorneys have written authoritative publications on truck accident law, regularly teach other attorneys across the nation on this subject, and we have six attorneys who are NBTA certified in truck accident law.
3. How will you keep me informed about the progress of my case?
Communication is key in any truck accident claim. You and your family are going through an incredibly challenging time and need a legal team that can provide you with support throughout the process –both inside and outside of the courtroom.
A reliable truck accident attorney will make communication their top priority, ensuring they regularly update you on the progress of your case, address your questions, and alleviate any concerns about the legal process that you may have.
They will work to establish a strong attorney-client relationship, keeping you informed and guiding you through each stage of your case. Rest assured, at The Law Firm for Truck Safety we're here to support you every step of the way.
4. How do you charge for your services, and do you work on a contingency basis?
Many plaintiffA plaintiff is the person or party who initiates a lawsuit before a court. By filing a complaint, the plaintiff seeks legal remedy for the harm caused by the defendant's actions or inactions. In civil cases, the plaintiff is the party who claims to have incurred a loss due to the defendant's breach of duty or violation of their rights. In the United States, the plaintiff bears the burden of proving their case to obtain relief or damages from the defendant. attorneys work on a contingency feeA fee arrangement where the attorney's fee is a percentage of the plaintiff's compensated damages., which means they only receive a payment if you win your case. Before entering into a representation agreement with a lawyer, ensure that you understand the fee arrangement, including any potential additional costs, and the impact they may have on your final amount of compensation.
5. How do you assess the value of a truck accident claim and determine compensation?
How an attorney answers this question reveals quite a bit about their expertise in trucking law and their ability to identify all responsible parties. Understanding their approach to assessing the value of your claim will give you confidence in their ability to pursue full and appropriate compensation.
6. How are truck crashes different than car crashes?
Truck accident claims are more complex than car accidents. This complexity comes from factors like gathering evidence, investigating the crash scene, understanding trucking laws, and dealing with claims that involve multiple people or companies. For a successful outcome in your trucking case, it's important to have a personal injuryLegal term for an injury to the body, mind, or psyche, as opposed to an injury to property. attorney who is familiar with these specific challenges and skilled in addressing them.
Asking an attorney to explain the difference between car and semi-truck crashes in their own words will help you assess not only their knowledge of trucks and trucking law but also the implications these differences will have on your case and the strategy used to maximize your case’s compensation.
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7. How many truck accident cases have you taken to trial, personally and as a firm?
Taking a case to trial is a costly and time-consuming task and many personal injury attorneys will steer truck crash victims toward a settlement to avoid them. For many truck accident victims, true justice demands a trial, which is why it’s important to assess a truck accident attorney's trial experience before signing any agreement with them.
Assessing an attorney's trial experience serves two purposes: First, it provides insight into their ability to effectively represent you before a jury. Second, it demonstrates their commitment to pursuing justice and holding accountable those responsible for your accident through the trial process, if it becomes necessary.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we prepare every case for trial. In fact, our Managing Partner, Michael Leizerman, has taken over 15 truck and bus cases to trial since 2002, more than any other trucking accident lawyer in the US. Even when the outcome of our client’s case is a settlement, we know that preparing that case for trial ensures our ability to negotiate that final settlement from a position of strength.
8. How many members of your team are Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders?
An attorney with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) has shown practical expertise in trucking regulations and the safe operation of big rigs. This practical experience with large commercial vehicles can help your lawyers identify key factors in your truck accident claim that other personal injury attorneys may miss.
At the Law Firm for Truck Safety, over half of our truck accident lawyers are also Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License holders. Our team's deep understanding of trucking regulations and the intricacies of operating big rigs positions us to build a stronger, more informed case on your behalf.
9. What steps are you taking to prevent similar tragedies from happening to others?
For many truck crash victims, justice is about more than just financial compensation; it involves finding answers and creating a future that isn’t defined by their truck crash.
Many truck crash victims seek to raise awareness and use their stories to advocate for safer roads and a safer trucking industry. A reputable truck crash attorney deeply rooted in the safety and advocacy community possesses the resources to help you achieve this, bringing your story before local and federal lawmakers.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we collaborate with safety advocacy groups, lawmakers, advocates, and truck crash victims to put an end to fatal and catastrophic truck crashes once and for all. By working closely with these organizations and individuals, we work to bring about meaningful change and ensure that our client’s stories serve as catalysts for improved safety measures.
10. What does your average case volume look like?
Truck accident claims are not only complex, demanding time and resources to develop a solid case strategy, but they are also emotionally taxing for those affected. When searching for a truck accident attorney to represent your case, you’ll want to be sure that the attorney you choose can dedicate the time and resources to give both your case and you the full attention and care you deserve. To ensure that you won't be treated as just another case number, but rather a person in need of support, ask about the law firm’s caseload.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we believe that every case deserves personalized attention, and we limit our caseload so that we can provide our clients with the full care and commitment true justice demands.
Other questions that are valuable to ask:
11. What kinds of experts do you bring into cases regularly?
12. Are there any potential challenges or obstacles you foresee in my case, and how do you plan to address them?
13. How familiar are you with the insurance companies involved in truck accident claims?
14. What is your track record in negotiating fair settlements with insurance companies?
15. Can you provide references or testimonials from past truck accident clients?
16. How do you handle cases involving multiple parties, such as trucking companies, drivers, and manufacturers?
17. Do you have the resources to handle a complex truck accident case, including access to experts and specialists?
18. Will you conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence, including accident reconstruction and expert testimony?
19. How long do you anticipate my case will take to resolve?
