In the majority of accidents involving large trucks, the truck driver walks away uninjured. The person or persons in the other vehicle will likely sustain severe or catastrophic injuries. Truck drivers are under significant time constraints to deliver their loads in a timely manner. As a result, many drivers will drive for longer than allowed under federal law or will take other risks such as speeding.
Further, trucking companies have numerous procedures which they utilize any time one of their drivers is involved in an accident. Very often, trucking companies will send out investigators immediately following an accident in an attempt to mitigate liability. Their investigation may put you at a disadvantage. It is critical that you have experienced, dynamic legal counsel on your side as soon as possible. The Kansas City 18-wheeler accident lawyers of Dougherty & Holloway, LLC are ready to take swift and decisive action in your case.
Our attorneys have more than 30 years of experience in holding truckers and trucking companies accountable for negligent behavior. We have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for victims of truck driver negligence. Ed Dougherty and Phil Holloway are both members of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
You can also contact us online to learn more about how we can help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with evening and weekend appointments. We also make house calls or we can visit you in the hospital. You are never charged a fee unless you are compensated for your injuries. Spanish translation services are available upon request.
