When an 80,000-pound semi-truck slams into your much-smaller car or SUV, you’ll be lucky to walk away from the accident with just a few bruises. Many people suffer severe, disabling injuries in truck accidents, and some don’t survive at all. In the aftermath of an ugly collision, you may be wondering what your legal options are and who you can turn to for help. Many victims like you are overwhelmed by pain, worry, and harassment from the trucking company to drop their claim or settle for a pittance. Our Fairborn, OH truck accident lawyer is in your corner, ready to fight for every penny you’re owed. Learn more in a consultation with the Cowan & Hilgeman legal team.
Truck Accident Lawyer Fairborn, OH
From multiple broken bones to a traumatic brain injury, internal organ damage, and spinal cord bruising, semi-truck accidents have the potential to cause serious, often disabling, harm. Many victims face months of painful medical procedures and physical therapy to recover, and some are never fully the same as they were before the wreck. If you didn’t cause the accident, you have the right to file a claim for damages against the driver, their trucking company, and any other negligent party whose actions (or inaction) contributed to the wreck.
Our Fairborn truck accident lawyer conducts an independent investigation of the crash, including reviewing data from the truck’s activity recorder, analyzing physical evidence, and consulting with experts in the field. We build a strong case for negotiation on your behalf and take care of all the legal aspects of your case, including communicating with the other party. You can focus on recovery and healing, knowing that your claim is in good hands.
Truck accidents have legal complications that other types of cases typically don’t, including vicarious liability on the part of the trucking company and high-value medical damages suffered by the plaintiff. Both of these factors often mean that liability is hotly contested. We recognize this, and we have several successful approaches to deploy to counter any argument the defense makes. We’re ready to fight for your rights in court and out.
Legal Experience Makes The Difference In Tough Truck Crash Claims
You’ll quickly discover that truck accident cases involve complex legal matters that differ significantly from most “regular” car accident cases. Our Fairborn truck accident lawyer handles every aspect of your case, from initial claim drafting to filing a lawsuit for damages, building a case based on evidence, and securing expert witnesses to testify on your behalf.
- Our attorneys are peer-recognized by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers®, an honor awarded to less than 5% of lawyers in the U.S.
- Proud members of the American Association for Justice
- Firm lead attorney Jack Hilgeman is named to America’s Top 100 High-Stakes Litigators list
- Jack was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, designating lawyers who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile
When you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, call Cowan & Hilgeman. We’re prepared to fight for your rights and achieve the best possible outcome for your claim.
