How are trucking accident cases different from passenger motor-vehicle cases?

Trucking accidents are far more intricate than regular car crashes due to their massive weight, which can reach up to 80,000 pounds. These collisions often lead to severe injuries and fatalities. Causes can include driver error, mechanical failure, manufacturing defects or cargo loading mistakes. Modern trucks have advanced technology for crash data, routing and driver oversight that must be carefully handled post-accident. Additionally, trucks face numerous regulations impacting liability. Therefore, if you or a loved one is injured in such an accident, it’s crucial to hire a law firm experienced in trucking cases.

John Shikles
Partner

When looking for answers on how to handle a personal injury or insurance issue, especially a trucking accident, it’s important to talk directly with a licensed attorney who can apply recent and relevant legal principles and investigation techniques to your situation. “Most of the easily accessible information about personal injury and insurance comes from legal or insurance marketing professionals who have only one purpose – getting you ‘in the door,’” says John Shikles, partner at Carson & Coil.

Before engaging with an expert in the field, clients should do ample research to understand the person they are working with. “An exceptional personal injury attorney will not only have a track record of success but will be dedicated to you recovering both your physical and financial health.” Shikles says. “They will listen to you tell your story. You are the expert on your life and your desire for your future.” Shikles describes attorneys as the curators of the legal system, noting that the world can always use more great attorneys. “Attorneys work every day to deliver justice and ensure all people are treated equally under the law,” he says. “Becoming a successful personal injury attorney requires dedication, creativity, compassion and resilience. ”For Shikles, the most rewarding aspect of being an expert in his profession is having “the opportunity to have a profound impact on the lives of everyday people going through the greatest struggles of their life.”