Truck Accidents

Nebraska Trucking Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash involving a commercial vehicle such as a semi, delivery truck, or taxi, it's very important to seek legal representation as soon as possible.

Big trucking and commercial vehicle companies have their own internal or contract investigators who arrive on the accident scene almost as fast as the police. They will come and see you at the hospital or visit you at your house. They will want you to say things about the accident in an attempt to reconstruct what they believe happened. However, what they believe happened and what in fact happened may be two entirely different things.

The job of these investigators is to protect their client's interests. To protect your interests, you need to have your own team ready to go. To prove liability against the trucking company, it's important to preserve every bit of evidence and talk to every witness you can find.

At Kelley & Lehan we use a team of highly skilled and highly trained investigators, including a retired police officer, to prove fault in accidents involving commercial vehicles and 18-wheelers. Many trucking accidents are caused by driver fatigue or drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. Our trucking accident attorneys are knowledgeable about DOT regulations that apply to the interstate trucking industry, including rules about how many hours a driver can be on the road without a rest break. However, many drivers routinely violate these rules since they are paid by the mile. Whenever we can prove that a trucker or trucking company violated DOT rules, we can use that evidence to prove liability.

We are also experienced in tracking down over-the-road truckers and their insurance companies after accidents, which can be difficult. Our trucking accident lawyers have access to databases and research tools that can help us hold truckers and their insurance companies accountable for your injuries.

If you are injured in a trucking accident, you are entitled to compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, the insurance company won't pay your medical bills until your case is settled. Our lawyers can advise you about other sources are available to pay medical expenses until you receive your settlement. We can make sure you receive enough money in your settlement to pay your medical bills and provide you compensation on top of that.

We also represent family members who have lost loved ones in fatal trucking accidents.

Free initial consultation: Contact a Nebraska trucking accident lawyer at Kelley & Lehan. Se habla español.