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When you or someone close to you is injured in a motor vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler or other large commercial vehicle, it turns your entire life upside down in an instant. Truck accidents are on the rise despite new laws and stricter federal regulations on the trucking industry. You deserve compensation for the serious injuries you’ve suffered, but everyone is passing the buck. Nobody is willing to own up and take responsibility for what’s happened to you, and it seems like everyone, from the truck driver to the trucking company and down to the parts manufacturers, is involved somehow.

Meanwhile, your pain from your Michigan truck accident is worsening, your medical bills and the costs of attendant care are piling up, and you have an insurance adjuster pushing you to accept a lowball offer while threatening you with nothing if you refuse.

That’s why it’s vital to have personal injury lawyers for your truck accident in your corner who can cut through the red tape and hold the right people responsible. Matz Injury Law is an office with experienced and qualified Southfield, Michigan truck accident attorneys who can help you and your loved ones receive a positive verdict to help pay for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, wrongful death, and other serious injuries. We’ve recovered over $300 million in damages for our clients, and we are ready to fight your truck accident case for you.

Let our experienced Michigan truck accident lawyers help you find the responsible party, whether it be the truck driver or the trucking company, and hold them accountable. Call us today at 866-226-6833 or via our online contact form to speak with an experienced lawyer at Matz Injury Law to get your free consultation.

What Should You Do After a Trucking Accident?

The damage caused by truck accidents with other passenger vehicles is nothing short of catastrophic because of these vehicles’ sheer size and momentum. The impact from a big rig is almost always far more severe than that in any other type of car accident. If you were seriously injured in an auto accident with a commercial truck caused by a careless driver, you deserve to be compensated. It’s important, however, to take the right steps.

What To Do at the Scene

The first thing to do at the scene of a tractor-trailer truck accident is to call for first responders and emergency help. Likely, someone is seriously hurt after a truck accident of this sort, and it’s vital to make sure all truck accident victims who need medical attention receive it. Even if you do not feel like you are injured, make sure you get evaluated. It could be important to your truck accident case as we move forward.

Next, move any motor vehicles off the road that can be moved to prevent further accidents. If you can, take detailed notes and snap all the photos you can of the truck accident scene. The more records you can gain from the accident site, the better off we will be when it comes time to build your Michigan truck accident case later.

Additionally, file a police report. It can be an important resource to recall the details of the accident when you have to repeat your story in the future to determine driver error.

Then, exchange information with the truck driver and get the names and contact information of any witnesses you can. Above all else, keep your head and wits about you. This can be the trickiest part of the truck accident scene, but it is vital. If you get angry, you may say something which can be used against you later. Likewise, when you report the accident to your insurance company, stick to the hard facts. Do not editorialize the events of the situation.

Finally, contact a qualified Michigan personal injury attorney focused on motor vehicle accident cases. It doesn’t matter if you are in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, or anywhere else in the state. A qualified Michigan truck crash lawyer is your best ally in this situation. They are highly familiar with Michigan law, specifically personal injury law, and they can handle your case from here.

What Not To Do at the Accident Site

Never, ever apologize for anything at the crash site. Don’t even utter the words “I’m sorry” in any context when talking to other motorists. The insurance company will use it against you. Don’t talk about your injuries to the truck driver. There will be time for all of that, but don’t try to litigate at the scene on your own.

Finally, never rely on the insurance company to help you. No matter how nice, friendly, or compassionate they seem, the insurance company is not your friend. They do not want to help you and your family pay your medical bills, and they do not think you deserve compensation. They have one goal and one goal only: to get out of paying your bills.

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Going Against Insurance Companies

After your Michigan truck accident, usually, within a few days, you will likely get a call from one or more insurance adjusters. These will represent the truck accident company, the truck driver, the cargo company, the maintenance crew, or any other number of parties in the trucking company. They will act very friendly as if they truly care about you and your family members. They will claim they want to help by getting the situation resolved quickly.

Then, after your truck accident, they will offer you a very meager settlement. If you refuse this offer, their demeanor will change quickly. They will attempt to convince you to sign off by tricking you, bullying, or threatening that if you don’t sign their offer, you will not receive compensation.

This is why you will want to involve experienced truck accident lawyers in your case. Insurance adjusters will try to blur the lines of truth in your case. They may use legal jargon like “Michigan no-fault law” and “statute of limitations” to make the injury claim process from your truck accident seem even more complicated.

Here’s the secret those insurance companies don’t want you to know: You don’t have to even speak to them. You can tell them to talk to your truck accident lawyer. Even if you have not yet called Matz Injury Law, you can still say, “My accident lawyer will be in touch,” and then call a Michigan truck accident lawyer to review your case.

Insurance companies know the law, and they have lawyers on their side ready to try and get them out of paying your large truck accident claim. Having an accident lawyer in your corner is the best shot you have at getting compensation for your injuries.

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Causes of Michigan Truck Accidents

There are many reasons that truck accidents happen. The cause of the semi-truck accident you were involved in will determine the compensation we can pursue in your case as much as the specific injuries you have suffered. A few of the common causes of truck accidents include:

    • Distracted driving
    • Truck driver fatigue
    • Bad weather or dangerous conditions on roadways
    • Driving while impaired
    • Poorly balanced cargo that shifts and causes the trucker to lose control
    • Faulty parts that have a manufacturing defect
    • Poor maintenance
    • Speeding
    • Failure to abide by street signs
    • Failure to check blind spots
    • Failure to check blind spotsSimple irresponsibility or reckless behavior

There are many other causes of truck accidents involving 18-wheelers, and the causes can bring many parties into play. Aside from the sheer level of catastrophic injuries, property damage, and other economic damages caused by the size of these vehicles, you may be dealing with the trucking companies, cargo loading companies, maintenance crews, the truck driver, and even parts manufacturers, each of whom will have their own insurance policies. This can lead to large verdicts, but it can also complicate the case. That’s why it’s important to have a Michigan personal injury attorney in your corner.

Common Injuries After a Michigan Truck Accident

Michigan truck accidents can result in catastrophic outcomes. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, you may have sustained various types of injuries, some of which may be severe. Understanding these injuries can provide crucial insight when it comes to seeking compensation. An accident lawyer, especially a truck accident lawyer, can play a vital role in helping you understand and navigate the complex legal process associated with such accidents.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

A TBI can range from a mild concussion to a more serious form of brain damage, causing long-term cognitive impairment. The accident lawyers at Matz Injury Law are familiar with these types of injuries and can advocate for you to get the medical care and compensation you need.

Spinal Cord Injuries

These injuries often result in lifelong impacts, causing not only physical but also emotional and financial challenges. A truck accident lawyer can help victims of spinal cord injuries to pursue compensation.

Fractures and Other Injuries

It’s important to seek immediate medical attention after a truck accident, even if you think you are uninjured. Some injuries might not become apparent until days or even weeks after the accident.

State of Michigan No-Fault Laws and Federal Laws

Michigan no-fault laws mean that regardless of who was at fault for the truck accident, all parties can file an insurance claim for damages. To seek compensation for a Michigan truck accident, our truck accident lawyers must prove negligence on the part of the defendants in the case. This means we have to prove three factors.

First, we need to demonstrate that the defendants had a duty of care to avoid putting you or other drivers in undue danger. Every driver on the road shares this same duty of care. Second, our accident lawyers have to demonstrate that they violated this duty of care by acting in a way that was so irresponsible that no reasonable person would act that way. This is called the “reasonable person standard.” Finally, we have to prove that not only were their acts the direct or proximate cause of the Michigan truck accident but that you were injured as a direct result of this truck accident.

When dealing with truck accident cases, we not only deal with state laws but also with federal laws and federal regulations on the trucking industry by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Violations of FMCSA regulations can contribute to your Michigan truck accident case and can include truck drivers violating the maximum hours they are allowed to drive at one stretch, their alcohol and drug use history, driving record, the truck’s maintenance schedule, and how much training the driver had.

Ready to hold those who harmed you accountable? Contact the experienced Michigan truck accident lawyers at Matz Injury Law.

Statute of Limitations

The term “statute of limitations” is a scary term that insurance companies will often use to make you think you cannot receive compensation. In Michigan, the statute of limitations is generally three years from the date of the accident, or in the case of fatalities in a wrongful death case, from the date of death. Even if you think you’re past the deadline, however, you should still call a Michigan truck accident lawyer. You may well still have options.

Choose Matz Injury Law for Michigan Truck Accidents

As personal injury attorneys for trucking cases, Matz Injury Law always works to provide you with a satisfactory settlement. From traumatic brain injuries to spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and even wrongful death, as well as depression, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium, our truck accident lawyers are here to help victims of all personal injury cases get the compensation they deserve. We travel all across the state and will meet with you wherever and however you are most comfortable.

Get in touch with us today at 866-226-6833 or via our online contact form to speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer at Matz Law Firm and get your free consultation and case review today.

Your Time is Dwindling to File a Michigan Truck Accident Claim

After a truck accident in Michigan, it’s important to understand that time is of the essence when it comes to pursuing legal action. The accident lawyers at Matz Injury Law can help you file within this time limit to preserve your rights and gain maximum compensation.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers can provide invaluable assistance to you in these early stages. We can help to gather evidence, speak to witnesses, and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf. The earlier a truck accident lawyer gets involved in your case, the more time we have to file a robust truck accident lawsuit on your behalf.

Ready to get started? View testimonials from satisfied clients, and call us at 866-226-6833. Alternatively, you can fill out our online contact form to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney at Matz Injury Law today.

Recent Settlements

  • $4.15 Million Settlement in Washtenaw County

    $4,150,000 settlement on behalf of the family of a college student who was killed in a traffic crash while riding a motorcycle. The settlement came from three different insurance companies.

  • $3.45 Million Settlement In Genesee County

    $3.45 million settlement against a cement company whose truck crossed a center line causing three deaths and severely injuring a 4 year-old boy. The settlement was $450,000 in excess of available insurance.

  • $1.74 Million Settlement Awarded In Calhoun County Collision

    $1.74 million settlement against a 19 year-old driver and the fraternity where he was drinking immediately prior to a head on collision that killed a 52 year-old husband and father of 3 children.

  • $1.3 Million Settlement In Monroe County

    $1.3 million Federal District Court settlement on behalf of a mother and daughter in a car/truck collision. Mom suffered a pancreas injury but returned to full-time employment within six months; eight year old daughter suffered an aggravation of a pre-existing learning disability as well as a ruptured spleen.

  • $1 Million Settlement In Gravel

    $1 million settlement for a 52 year-old woman in a rural county who broke both ankles and suffered a retrobulbar hemorrhage of her right eye after being struck by a gravel truck.

  • $1,000,000 Settlement for Rear-end Accident

    Matz Injury Law obtained a $1,000,000 settlement for a woman in Northern Michigan who fractured both ankles as a result of being rear-ended by a gravel truck.

  • $3,450,000 Settlement From Commercial Vehicle Accident

    A settlement of $3,450,000 for a family who lost loved ones as a result of an inattentive cement truck driver.

  • $100,000 Uninsured Motorist Settlement In Detroit

    $100,000 uninsured motorist settlement (policy limit) for family of passenger killed in Detroit in suspected joyriding incident.

  • $1 Million Settlement In Oakland County Negligence Case

    $1 million settlement on behalf of a 60 year-old woman with a mild closed head injury due to County Road Commission negligence.

  • $950,000 Settlement On Behalf Of Hillsdale County mother

    $950,000 settlement on behalf of the mother of a young boy who died while a passenger in a one-vehicle crash.

  • $750,000 Settlement in Kalkaska

    $750,000 to the family of a passenger killed in a collision on an icy road.

  • $285,000 Settlement For Auto Injury Victim

    $285,000 settlement on behalf of a 52 year-old woman who suffered from fibromyalgia after hurting her shin resulting from an auto injury.

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The maximum contingency fee permitted by law is actually 331/3%. Michigan court rules require that the attorney fee be computed on the net sum recovered after deducting all disbursements properly chargeable to the enforcement of the claim.

What does 22not33 mean, exactly?

We can charge 22% while virtually all other injury attorneys charge 331/3% because we are very, very, good at obtaining results for our clients.

We do not spend millions of dollars on television ads; instead, we offer a lower fee to all our clients. We do not have dozens of lower paid associates handling our work. All our clients are represented by Steven and Jared Matz. Steven Matz started the firm in 1977 and since then has dedicated his life to representing injury victims. Jared joined the firm in 2016 but grew up listening to stories, discussing theories, and generally learning at the dinner table about how to effectively and compassionately represent injury victims. Jared Matz was literally born to represent individuals involved in motor vehicle crashes.

All of our cases are handled on a contingency fee and all our cases are handled at 22%. Whether the case settles or goes through trial, the fee does not change. While our competitors make excuses as to why they charge so much, we are obtaining results for our clients at a lower fee.

At a typical television advertising law firm, your first call will be handled by a receptionist, who may refer you to an intake person, who will discuss your claim with an intake manager, who then discusses your claim with an associate, who may then report to a partner. You may never speak with the person whose name is at the top of the letterhead. At Matz Injury Law you will always speak with either Steven Matz or Jared Matz.

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