Questions to Ask a Lawyer When You’ve Been Involved in a Trucking Accident
If you have been seriously injured in a trucking accident anywhere in Colorado state, it is important that you choose a law firm with the experience and resources needed to tackle these large and often complex cases. Trucking companies will have large legal teams on their side, dedicated to reducing their liabilities. You need a trucking accident lawyer in Colorado that can go toe-to-toe with trucking companies and win maximum compensation for you.
Unlike car accidents, trucking accidents are complicated and often involve more than one negligent party. There can be numerous parties sharing liability after a trucking accident, including:
- Trucking company
- Truck driver
- Cargo company
- Truck manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- Maintenance company
- Other car drivers
Choosing the right truck accident lawyer when you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck means doing a little bit of research to determine if they’re the right fit for you and your accident. You need a law firm that understands the unique requirements of dealing with trucking companies and how to secure precious evidence quickly. You need a law firm that isn’t afraid to go to trial if needed and one that has extensive success representing injured trucking accident victims.
What to Look for in a Trucking Accident Attorney
The right trucking accident attorney will be able to represent you aggressively and protect your rights to compensation throughout the negotiation process. In general, consider these attributes when choosing the right trucking accident attorney:
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- Considerable experience in truck accident litigation
- Unparalleled understanding of the trucking industry and regulations
- Client satisfaction
- Resources to hire experts that will support your case
- Understanding of medical concerns and extensive injuries trucking accident victims face
- Understanding of the long-term consequences of trucking accident injuries
- Contingency fee-based
- Communicates with ease
The Right Trucking Accident Attorney & Resources
Most trucking accident cases cannot be proven without credible witnesses and experts. This often involves using considerable resources to hire experts, to investigate and recreate the accident scene, and to obtain valuable black box data that could prove your case. This includes hiring trucking industry experts, accident recreation experts, doctors, and medical specialists so that your case is air-tight.
The right trucking accident attorney will use their resources to win your case – and not yours. At Hull & Zimmerman, our trucking accident lawyers take all our cases on a contingency basis. That means that you won’t owe us anything unless we can collect for you. We do this because we believe that everyone is entitled to justice and compensation – not just those who can afford it. We also know that your resources are best allocated towards getting you back on your feet – not on the legal process.
QUESTIONS TO ASK A TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
When you’re looking to hire an experienced lawyer for your truck accident matter, you should ask specific questions to ensure their legal team is the best option for you.
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How many truck accident cases have you handled, and what were the outcomes?
Every truck accident case Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. take on is unique; while the differences may be subtle, the likelihood of two matters being identical is nil. This is where experience comes into play. Truck accident matters present more obstacles and red tape than your run-of-the-mill vehicle collision.
Understanding the particular nuances of these cases is important to a successful outcome. Our legal team knows exactly what to expect, what we need to prove, and the means to go about obtaining that proof. Whether your semi-truck accident involved only your two vehicles or several vehicles, our lawyers have the knowledge and resources to determine if you have a case and if so, we will fight to get you the compensation you’re entitled to.
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Will we need to secure outside sources to prove my case, and will it cost me more money?
This is a great question because you want to know who will be involved in your legal process, how your case will be handled, and how your attorney believes it will be won. While many attorneys hired for truck accident matters need to hire outside attorneys who are more experienced with this kind of case, the attorneys at Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. do not. Not only does this save time and energy, but when outside attorneys are needed, the fee is shared, which means your legal costs may have some extra padding added to it. That’s never the case when you work with our legal office.
Your case’s complexity will determine whether outside experts, witnesses, investigators, etc. are necessary. If they are, you should be provided this information immediately upon hearing your claim. Some do require payment, and that should also be discussed with you prior to action being taken.
We believe in getting you justice; we only get paid if you win.
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How do I prepare for our legal consultation?
We know that you’re looking to us for legal support so you can focus on recovery. Having the correct documentation and information at our initial consultation will be very beneficial to an efficient start to your case.
We suggest bringing the following items to our office when we first meet, so we can best determine the appropriate course of action:
- Any questions you have for us. We invite you to do some research online so you know what to ask us; we will be more than happy to answer your questions and concerns. Bring a list of questions if that makes it a smoother process for you.
- Any documentation of the accident, including:
- Pictures
- Recordings
- Witness information
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Damaged-property bills
- Insurance details of all involved
- The truck driver’s information
- The trucking company’s information
- Police report
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- When is it Trucking Company Negligence
- When is it Truck Driver Error / Negligence
After your legal consultation, you should know what it will take to win your case and feel confident in who you’ve chosen to represent you.
We want your truck accident put behind you as quickly as possible, and we’re prepared to fight for you.
Contact Our Experienced Trucking Accident Lawyers
If you or someone you love has been injured in a trucking accident anywhere in Colorado, it is important to contact our experienced trucking accident attorneys immediately. At Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., our committed injury lawyers are dedicated to the belief that everyone deserves justice. Contact us at (303) 710-8920 or (866) 385-3505.
Our trucking accident lawyers have extensive experience representing injured accident victims in Broomfield, Arvada, Superior, Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Westminster, Thornton, Longmont, and throughout Colorado.