Trucking Accidents

Truck vs Car

Tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, big rig, dump truck, Mack truck, cement truck, delivery truck, grain hauler, haz-mat hauler – no matter what you call it or what kind of truck it is, these trucks are bigger than the majority of the vehicles on the road. Few things are more frightening than seeing a semi-truck collide with a small passenger vehicle. The reason – we know there are going to be serious injuries, even death. Most of these heavy trucks require special training and a special license before they can be operated because they can be very dangerous when not operated or maintained properly. Because of the danger that these trucks pose to the general public, the State of Michigan and the federal government heavily regulate the trucking industry, from the individual drivers and vehicles, to the commercial corporations who employ the drivers and who own the vehicles.

You Need an Attorney Who Knows Commercial Trucking Regulations

An attorney who represents car accident victims is not the same as an attorney who represents truck accident victims. You need an attorney who is familiar with all of the rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Michigan Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. You need an attorney who knows how to investigate a truck accident – how to acquire the driver’s hours-of-service logs, the maintenance and inspection records, the loading requirements of the vehicle, etc. You need an attorney who has worked with the best accident reconstruction experts across the country. You need an advantage over the large commercial trucking company and its insurance company and Powers Chapman is that advantage. Call today for your free consultation.

We Take Your Injuries Seriously!

The insurance company does not take your injuries seriously. The experienced attorneys at the Troy, Michigan law firm of Powers Chapman understand how to convey your injuries, whether they are broken bones, whiplash, closed-head injuries or death, to insurance adjusters, defense attorneys and jurors. We make others see how your injuries not only affect you, but also your family. The attorneys at Powers Chapman strive to empower accident victims to become accident survivors. Our attorneys spend time with you and with your family because that is the only way we can effectively represent you – we must get to know you in order to tell your story.

Call to Speak with an Experienced Commercial Accident Attorney Today

Powers Chapman represents clients all over the State of Michigan. If you are not able to come to us, one of our attorneys will come to you. All you have to do is call or e-mail us today. (248) 643-6500