Truck Accident Attorney in Grand Rapids

Truck accidents are often more serious than regular vehicle accidents due to several factors, starting with their size and weight. It's common knowledge that trucks are significantly larger and heavier than regular vehicles. This leads to more severe impact and damage in a collision.

In addition, these massive road machines often carry hazardous or heavy materials, adding risk in the event of an accident. Also, keep in mind that trucks have longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of accidents, especially when traveling at high speeds.

Yes, accident cases involving trucks are usually more complicated for several reasons.

For starters, a standard truck accident case may involve numerous parties like trucking companies, insurance firms, and cargo owners. That makes it challenging to establish liability, especially if you don't hire the right attorney to represent you. 

Secondly, the trucking industry is governed by complex federal and state regulations. How these regulations apply to your case will depend on the specifics of the case itself. 

Also, gathering evidence like driver logs and maintenance records, expert opinions, and maybe proof of negligent hiring (in the case of employer liability) requires specific industry knowledge and access to powerful legal resources, something not every injury firm or attorney can guarantee. Fortunately, Morgan and Morgan is among the few with access to the resources needed to take on any bully in the room in the fight for the compensation you need and deserve.

Yes, you can still file a claim if you are partly responsible. Michigan operates under a modified comparative negligence system. If you are found to be less than 50% responsible for the accident, you can recover damages, but your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Our truck accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win your case. If they do, they'll take a small portion of the settlement or verdict, usually in the region of 30 to 40 percent. 

Whether you have more questions about your case or want to head straight into finding out your legal options, we are here to help. To get started, please fill out our free case evaluation form today.