A collision with a semi-truck can leave you feeling hopeless, in pain, and unsure of what to do next. Many times, when a passenger vehicle collides with a large truck, the result is catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. The Advocates are experienced truck accident lawyers, and we are prepared to assist you in your recovery.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a semi-truck, The Advocates are here for you. Our legal team of skilled negotiators and litigators represent truck accident victims in Omaha, Lincoln, and all over Nebraska.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Get any property damage assessed and repaired
Once you've completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the semi-truck accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a specialized semi-truck accident lawyer. An experienced truck accident attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney who specializes in truck accidents. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your truck accident case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees when you hire The Advocates’ truck accident attorneys.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. You will not pay us unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to truck accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, cases involving truck accidents can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your semi-truck accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their truck accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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Truck accidents often cause serious injuries, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles. Some common types of truck accident injuries are:
A vehicle is considered a “commercial truck” if it meets one of the following criteria:
These criteria do not include farm vehicles, RVs, emergency vehicles, or military equipment.
Before starting a drive, truckers must complete a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle. They must inspect the critical areas of the truck to ensure they are in good working order before the semi may be driven. To be considered safe to drive, the truck must have properly functioning:
If any one of these components is faulty, it could seriously endanger the trucker and other drivers on the road. Regular truck maintenance and inspection helps keep everyone safe.
In order to obtain a CDL in Nebraska, an applicant must be at least 18 years old for intrastate travel or 21 years old for interstate travel. The applicant must take and pass the following tests:
They must also provide the DMV with the following documentation:
Nebraska does not have different maximum speed limits for tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. On rural highways, the speed limit for all motor vehicles is 75 miles per hour. On urban stretches of interstate, the speed limit is 70 miles per hour.
Speed limits are set based on the following factors:
Because many trucking companies pay their drivers by the mile, truckers are incentivized to keep driving, even when they are tired. This leads to driver fatigue, a common cause of commercial truck accidents.
To combat this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the Hours of Service Rule, a federal regulation limiting the amount of time that a trucker may drive without stopping.
The Hours of Service Rule lists the following limitations:
Every personal injury case has a time limit, known as the statute of limitations. After the time limit is up, you lose your right of action. For most personal injury cases in Nebraska, the limit is 4 years.
However, it’s important to contact an attorney to begin working on your case as soon as possible. Personal injury claims can take years to settle, depending on the severity of your injuries, the amount of evidence from the accident, and the willingness of the other party to settle.
The sooner you contact a personal injury attorney after your accident, the better your chances of obtaining a fair settlement.
If you were injured in a truck accident, you will need to prove liability in order to receive a settlement. Nebraska is a comparative negligence state. This means that even if you are found partially at-fault for the accident, you can still receive damages, as long as you are not more responsible than the other party.
Insurance companies will often go to extreme measures to diminish your truck accident claim and avoid paying you what you deserve. While recovering from injuries and dealing with property damage, fighting insurance providers can be stressful and upsetting.
The Advocates are Nebraska truck accident attorneys who are ready to help you recover as fully as possible. We are experienced negotiators and litigators who will take on the stressful parts of the claims process for you, such as determining liability, investigating the accident, and fighting insurance adjusters, so you can focus on feeling better.
The Advocates’ law firm is here to help every step of the way, from building your case to helping you understand your medical bills. We are committed to protecting your best interests and obtaining a fair settlement for you. You deserve a peaceful recovery. You deserve an Advocate.
