North Liberty Truck Accident Attorneys

North Liberty Attorneys

Hire the Right Law Firm after an Iowa Truck Accident

Large trucks haul agricultural goods to different states and bring in most of our consumer products from ports on the coasts. We enjoy the latest clothes and electronic devices thanks to an endless series of 18 wheelers pulling into Iowa all night and day.

What happens if you are struck by one of these vehicles? Injured motorists are left stranded with staggering medical bills and other expenses, with few ways of paying them. Contact an experienced North Liberty truck accident attorney at Ball, Kirk & Holm, P.C. for help with your legal case.

We have negotiated generous settlements for clients. We can investigate to determine who bears legal responsibility for the accident and then negotiate for a settlement. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We are available 24/7 for our clients.

Give us a call at (319) 220-0416 or submit an online contact form to request a free, no-obligation consultation.

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We Handle All Types of Truck Accident Cases

Ball, Kirk & Holm can help anyone hurt in common truck accidents, such as jackknifes, rollovers, head on collisions, lane departure accidents, and more.

Our clients are injured by a wide variety of commercial trucks, including:

• 18 wheelers or tractor-trailers
• Dump trucks
• Moving vans
• Sanitation vehicles
• Cement trucks
• Fuel trucks
• Box trucks
• Delivery vehicles (Fed Ex, UPS)

Unsure if you have a legal case? Contact us to learn more.

What Causes Most Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents should be rare. These vehicles are often outfitted with the latest safety technology, and truckers must pass a test before receiving their CDL. Unfortunately, we see hundreds of truck accidents each year, and they have some common causes:

• Speeding. Truckers are often in a hurry to reach their destination, and they can drive too fast. A speeding truck needs more time to stop.
• Failure to check blind spots. Semi-trucks have large blind spots, and truckers should check them before changing lanes.
• Tailgating. A truck might follow too closely and crash when the car in front hits the brakes.
• Fatigue. Truckers work long shifts, which can lead to fatigue and mistakes behind the wheel. Some truckers even fall asleep while driving.
• Chemical impairment. Drunk driving is a serious problem as is drug use. Trucking companies are supposed to regularly test their employees, but too many truckers end up impaired on the road.
• Distracted driving. Truckers face many distractions, including cell phones and other electronic devices, which take their eyes away from the road.
• Mechanical issues. A defect on the truck could lead to an accident if the truck is unmanageable.

A truck driver who makes some mistake is liable for the accident, and we can seek compensation. Truckers should carry insurance policies that will pay a settlement.

Defendants in a Truck Accident Case

We most often seek compensation from:

• Truckers. A negligent or reckless trucker is liable for crashing into a pedestrian or motorist.
• Trucking companies. Under Iowa law, they have vicarious liability when their employees injure someone negligently. The company might also have independent liability.
• Mechanics. A mechanic could fail to fix the truck properly, making them liable for a crash.
• Manufacturers. A defective component on the truck could lead to a crash.

Truck Accidents Are More Complicated than Car Crashes

A truck accident victim should hire a law firm with deep experience in these cases. Truck accidents differ in many ways from other motor vehicle wrecks:

1.       More significant, impactful injuries. A tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is why it is no surprise when victims end up with more serious injuries. Instead of sprains and strains, truck accident survivors can deal with major brain injuries, paralysis, and organ failure.

2.       Larger possible settlements. Because injuries are so serious, victims can often request larger settlements. With more money at issue, trucking companies have an incentive to dig in and fight harder.

3.       More vigorous defense. Trucking companies know how to defend themselves. They hire large law firms to help fight off claims. Dozens of investigators comb through files to find ways to avoid liability.

4.       Impact of federal laws. The trucking industry is regulated at the state and federal levels. Many federal laws come into play with truck accident cases.

You deserve a lawyer who understands how to build an accident claim. We can properly value your injuries and then negotiate a fair settlement.

Serious Compensation for Serious Injuries

Our clients deserve fair compensation when they are hurt because a trucker or transportation company was careless. Our clients deal with some of the most serious injuries, with permanent disabilities as a possibility. They need help.

Truck accidents can lead to tremendous expenses:

• Emergency medical care
• Surgery and doctor’s appointments
• Physical therapy and other rehabilitation
• Property damage (including car damage)
• Lost wages or income
• Loss of earning capacity

These serious accidents also cause major non-economic losses, such as:

• Loss of consortium
• Mental distress
• PTSD
• Bodily pain and sleeplessness
• Irritability

Our firm leans on decades of experience when estimating the value of a claim. Our goal is to obtain the maximum compensation so that our clients are made whole.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Office

We offer free consultations where you can discuss your accident and injuries. The analysis of your rights is preliminary. Based on what we hear, we can estimate the value of your claim, but we might need to dig deeper if hired.

Let us explain how we handle truck accident claims. We can also go into greater detail about our contingency fee arrangements, which make an experienced accident lawyer immediately available for no upfront legal fees.

Call as soon as you can. Iowa’s personal injury statute of limitations gives injured victims only two years to file a claim. (Iowa Code § 614.1(2).) Anyone who files too late can lose their ability to sue.

Work with an Experienced North Liberty Truck Accident Attorney

Ball, Kirk & Holm has more than six decades of experience in personal injury law, including truck accident cases. If you were injured in a crash, call our office. Our firm can jump in and be your voice in the claims process. We hold trucking companies and other defendants accountable when their negligence injures our clients.

Truck companies have dozens of people working all hours of the day to limit the company’s liability. You benefit from a seasoned legal advocate on your team. Give us a call to schedule a free, no obligation consultation.

Contact us today for a free consultation by filling out our contact form or calling (319) 220-0416.

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