Legal Assistance After a Truck or Tractor Trailer Crash
Accidents involving semi trucks and other large commercial vehicles often result in serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries for their victims. In the aftermath of a truck accident, when victims are struggling through the recovery process, it is important that an experienced personal injury lawyer is involved and is working to protect the rights, health and financial stability of the injured individuals.
In Fort Dodge, Iowa, my firm provides people injured in truck accidents with an advocate for their needs. I, Jerry L. Schnurr, III, have more than 20 years of experience working with accident victims and their families. When you hire me as your attorney, I will investigate the cause of the accident and who should be held liable for injuries and damages in that accident. I will also deal with the trucking company and its insurance carrier.
Located in the Heartland of the U.S., Iowa's highways and interstates often carry a lot of 18-wheeler and semi-truck traffic that is going from one side of the country to the other. As a result, truck accidents are prevalent in Iowa and innocent drivers are often seriously hurt.
Causes of Truck Accidents in Northern and Central Iowa
Understanding what caused your accident is important and, at my firm, I work with experts — such as accident reconstructionists and medical experts — to gather evidence, analyze your injuries and determine what happened and who was at fault. This evidence includes logbooks, data-recording equipment from the truck, witness accounts and police reports.
Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Drowsy or fatigued drivers
- Overloaded trucks or shifting loads that come loose
- Poor maintenance of trucks or trailers
- Hazardous materials
- Brake failures
- Aggressive driving
At my firm, I have also worked with warehouse workers and other people who load and unload semi trucks and have suffered injuries during the loading process. Whatever the cause, I will seek the compensation that you need and will remain prepared to take your case to trial if the trucking company or insurance carrier is unwilling to cooperate on a settlement.
Learn more information about my truck accident representation and how I can help you if you or someone you love has been involved in an accident in Iowa. Schedule a free initial consultation at my Fort Dodge office by calling 515-576-3977. My firm also handles wrongful death claims for truck accidents that result in fatal injuries.
