Serious Truck Accident Representation Across Michigan
Collisions involving semi-trucks and commercial vehicles are different from ordinary car accidents. The injuries are often severe, the investigations are complex, and the companies involved move fast to protect themselves. Samouris Law Firm helps injured people and families across Michigan take decisive action when a truck accident changes everything.
Why Truck Accidents Are More Complex Than Car Crashes
Truck accidents frequently involve multiple responsible parties and layers of insurance. Liability may extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, maintenance providers, cargo loaders, or vehicle manufacturers. These cases also require quick action to preserve evidence before it disappears.
Common factors in truck crashes include:
- Driver fatigue or hours-of-service violations
- Speeding or distracted driving
- Improperly loaded or overloaded trailers
- Brake or mechanical failure
- Poor maintenance or unsafe equipment
Understanding how and why the crash occurred is the foundation of building a strong claim.
Michigan Truck Accident Claims and No-Fault Insurance
Michigan’s no-fault system still applies in truck accidents, meaning your own insurance may cover initial medical bills and wage loss through PIP benefits. However, when injuries are serious, you may also pursue a claim against the at-fault trucking company or driver for pain and suffering and other damages.
Because truck injuries are often catastrophic—brain injuries, spinal damage, or wrongful death—these cases frequently involve long-term medical needs and significant financial recovery.
Immediate Steps Matter After a Truck Accident
Trucking companies and their insurers often send investigators to the scene right away. Acting quickly helps protect your interests.
01
Seek immediate medical care
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Avoid detailed statements to insurers
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Preserve any photos, documents, or witness information
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Speak with a lawyer as soon as possible
Early involvement can prevent critical evidence—such as driver logs, black box data, and maintenance records—from being lost.
How Truck Accident Claims Are Built
Successful truck accident cases rely on thorough investigation and coordinated legal strategy, including:
- Reviewing crash reports and scene evidence
- Examining driver logs, electronic data, and company records
- Identifying violations of state and federal trucking regulations
- Working with accident reconstruction and medical professionals
- Negotiating firmly with corporate insurers, or litigating when required
Claims are prepared with the expectation that trucking companies will fight back.
Michigan Highways and Commercial Truck Crashes
Serious truck accidents commonly occur along Michigan’s major corridors, including I-75, I-94, I-69, and surrounding regional routes. Victims throughout
Lansing,
East Lansing,
Ann Arbor,
Detroit, and statewide receive guidance tailored to Michigan courts, insurers, and transportation regulations.
Related Injury Cases
Some truck accidents involve overlapping legal issues or additional claims. You may find these resources helpful.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions About Truck Accident Claims
Who can be held liable in a truck accident?
Liability may include the driver, trucking company, maintenance contractors, or others depending on what caused the crash.
Do I need a lawyer specifically for a truck accident?
Yes. Truck cases involve regulations, evidence, and insurers that don’t exist in typical auto claims.
How long do I have to file a claim in Michigan?
Time limits apply, and evidence is strongest when action is taken early.
Will my case go to trial?
Many cases resolve through negotiation, but preparation for trial strengthens settlement positions.
Let’s Get Started
Get Help Before Evidence and Options Fade
Truck accident claims move fast, and delay can limit recovery. Samouris Law Firm helps Michigan truck accident victims understand their options, confront powerful insurers, and pursue compensation that reflects the true impact of their injuries.
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