Michigan Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer

Accidents involving semi-trucks or commercial vehicles are handled differently than a typical auto accident in Michigan. Semi-truck and commercial vehicle accidents not only involved both federal and state laws, but the resulting injuries and damages are typically more severe due to the larger size of these vehicles. In addition, the insurance coverages on these business-owned vehicles may further complicate the process of protecting your rights if injured in a collision with a truck. Due to the many diverse factors involving these types of crashes, the support of a knowledgeable Michigan semi-truck accident lawyer is crucial in ensuring you and your family are taken care of.

At Sinas Dramis Law Firm, we have an entire team of personal injury attorneys dedicated to this area of law. With a long history of success, we’re experts in handling semi-truck and commercial vehicle cases, as well as protecting our clients’ rights to Michigan auto no-fault PIP benefits.

How Does a Semi-Truck Accident Differ From a Car Crash?

No matter what you call them – semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, big rigs, 18-wheelers, or commercial trucks – the sheer size of these vehicles make a collision with them more catastrophic. Because of this, semi-truck accidents also typically involve more claims for catastrophic injuries.

A claim involving a semi-truck accident is also often more complicated than a passenger vehicle claim. There are several reasons for this.

• Both federal and state laws apply to semi-truck accidents. Federal rules and regulations govern semi-truck insurance requirements, record-keeping requirements and record-retention periods. At the same time, Michigan no-fault law governs insurance benefits.
• Multiple parties are usually involved in a semi-truck accident claim, including the person(s) in the passenger vehicle, the semi-truck driver, the semi-truck owner/company, the semi-truck manufacturer and any distributors, suppliers or retailers.
• Numerous insurance policies may be involved in a semi-truck claim.
• Many survivors of semi-truck accidents have catastrophic injuries that require lifelong treatment and rehabilitation.

When a semi-truck or commercial vehicle collides with a motor vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. And for the injured person in the motor vehicle and their family, figuring out what to do next can often feel incredibly overwhelming. These crashes are much different than a regular car-versus-car collision, and finding an attorney that not only has the resources but the skills to work up these complex cases can be challenging.