Indiana Truck Accidents Take Lives Every Year

Thursday, 10 December 2009 12:02

Trucking has been an essential industry in the United States for decades and is an integral part of American commerce. However, these big rigs are also quite dangerous, weighing more than 40 tons and traveling at speeds comparable to most cars. Unfortunately, accidents involving large semis occur all too frequently and often with devastating consequences.

More than 500,000 trucking related accidents occur in the United States each year, according to annual statistics published by the Department of Transportation. These accidents lead to more than 5,000 fatalities.

Trucking accidents are costly to both trucking companies and their insurance companies. Most large companies work quickly to try and resolve issues at the scene of an accident. For that reason, private motorists need an experienced lawyer to represent them, one familiar with the nature of trucking accidents and personal injury law.

Attorneys Lee Christie and Tim Caress are committed to helping individuals and families who have been devastated by careless truck drivers and their employers. If you have been injured or have had a loved one killed as a result of a trucking accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your losses.

Clients can expect:

• Thorough investigation of all the pertinent laws, facts, and evidence in order to ethically and successfully represent their clients.
• Recommendations to the highest quality health care providers to help with recovery and to assess ability to return to work.
• Personal meetings throughout the case to answer questions and to provide regular updates on proceedings.

Lee and Tim welcome the opportunity to serve and assist you. Contact them today for a free consultation.