Commercial Truck Accidents

There are more commercial trucks than ever on the roads today, and more trucks mean more traffic accidents involving trucks. When a commercial truck is involved in a collision, the damage is often far greater than in a conventional wreck between automobiles. Semi–trucks can weigh up to forty tons, and a vehicle of that size traveling at highway speeds can do a tremendous amount of damage. Accidents involving commercial trucks often result in serious injuries that cause permanent disability or death. Because the damages are so great, commercial drivers have large insurance policies to cover them when the worst–case scenario occurs. If you or someone you love was the victim of a semi–truck accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney to help you deal with the truck driver's insurance company.

Before settlement discussions with the insurance company begin, it is important to have as much information as is possible about the accident. A proper investigation of the cause or causes of the accident and an accurate understanding of both the circumstances surrounding the crash and the crash itself is crucial to obtaining the greatest amount of compensation for your losses. Hiring a trained attorney gives you access to the considerable investigative resources of his office, which will give you a more complete picture of the accident and potentially increase the amount of your recovery. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you should have an attorney working for you who can ensure your rights are protected.

Chris Shumate is an attorney who has worked for the insurance companies before, and he knows the tactics and ploys they use to minimize their exposure. Due to his years of experience and acquired knowledge of insurance company practices, he has developed effective strategies to protect his clients' interests. His office prides itself on providing outstanding client service and aggressive advocacy in a way that gets results. If you were the victim of a commercial truck accident, call the Shumate Law Offices today at 704–371–5059 for a free consultation.