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Trucking Accident Attorneys Serving Wisconsin

Injuries and deaths as the result of trucking accidents are all too common on Wisconsin roads. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation there were 7,472 large truck crashes on Wisconsin roads in 2008. These crashes resulted in 2,418 injuries and 60 fatalities. Because large trucks dramatically outweigh passenger vehicles, the injuries seen in truck accidents are often devastating. Many require a lifetime of medical care at great monetary expense.

Multiple Potential Defendants in Wisconsin Trucking Lawsuits

Unlike other motor vehicle accidents in which an injured party is typically limited to recovering damages from the at-fault driver and the applicable insurer, accidents involving commercial trucks may have numerous avenues of recovery. Several parties may be held accountable for your accident. An experienced trucking accident lawyer like the ones at Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd., will identify as many potential defendants as possible in order to pursue maximum compensation. Potential defendants can include:

  • The truck driver
  • The driver’s employer
  • The trucking company
  • The truck owner
  • The shipper of the truck’s cargo
  • The truck’s manufacturer or servicer
  • A parts manufacturer

In order to establish the liability of a third party, your lawyer must demonstrate that the third party contributed at least in part to the cause of the accident. For example, if the accident was caused by driver fatigue and the trucking company that employed the driver pushed the driver to drive beyond federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, the trucking company could be held liable.

Experienced Network of Trucking Attorneys Serving Wisconsin

If you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident, time is of the essence to build a strong and compelling case against all potential defendants. In order to ensure the maximum possible compensation for your injuries or the death of a loved one, you’ll need an experienced Wisconsin trucking lawyer on your side. Contact us today at Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd., to discuss your case at a free consultation.

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