Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Detroit

Any kind of serious vehicle accident can be devastating, but accidents involving large trucks can be especially disastrous. Injuries caused by a collision with a commercial truck involve a greater level of complexity. Legal cases involving truck accidents require a higher level of legal knowledge and skill than many types of vehicle accidents, which is why working with an experienced truck accident lawyer is crucial to the success of your case.

At J.L. Hawkins Law, we understand the unique challenges trucking accidents present, and we have a track record of success helping clients who have been seriously injured in crashes involving commercial trucks. These cases require a powerful, tactical legal strategy from day one to preserve critical evidence. But if you have been hurt, your priority needs to be managing your pain and recovering your health.

An experienced truck accident lawyer can manage the time-sensitive legal matters surrounding your accident so that you can just focus on healing. To get the support and advocacy you need, contact J.L. Hawkins Law to schedule a free consultation.

What Makes Trucking Accidents Different

It’s important to retain quality legal representation any time you have been injured in a vehicle accident that wasn’t your fault. But there are some unique factors involved in most trucking accidents.

Greater Risk of Injury

The most obvious difference is that truck accidents carry a greater risk of serious injury or death. A fully loaded semi truck can weigh 80,000 pounds, compared to a passenger car which might weigh about 4,000 pounds. Truck accidents often occur on highways and involve a higher rate of speed. In addition, there may be multiple vehicles involved, and in some cases, the truck’s cargo may include hazardous materials.

Complex Federal Law Applies

Trucking is heavily regulated by federal laws that don’t apply to automobile drivers, making truck accident cases more highly technical. Some of the federal laws that govern trucking include regulations on hours of service to prevent driver fatigue; driver training and qualifications; load limits and securing; and maintenance and inspection requirements. A truck accident lawyer will be aware of these laws and how a violation may affect your case.

Multiple Party Liability

In a truck accident, the truck driver may be liable, but other parties may also bear responsibility for the accident, such as the trucking company, the cargo loading company, the maintenance contractor, and even the supplier of parts to the truck if the accident was caused in part by mechanical failure. Each of these parties will have their own experienced lawyers and insurance companies to try to place blame on someone else. If you are going up against all that legal firepower, you need a truck accident lawyer who has the knowledge, strategy and preparation to stand up for you.

Why Work With a J.L. Hawkins Truck Accident Lawyer

With nearly 30 years’ experience as an attorney, Johnny L. Hawkins has concentrated his practice on protecting the rights of people injured by negligence, including truck accidents. He is known throughout Metro Detroit as “the Warrior Lawyer” because he is prepared to do battle to get justice for his clients. A proud military veteran, Johnny takes pride in his hard work and attention to detail he offers for the people who are counting on him.

J.L. Hawkins Law is not a high-volume personal injury law firm, which means that Johnny has more time to devote to every case. He takes the time to listen to your story, understand your needs, and answer your questions. A serious injury causes stress and confusion. Johnny works to lift worries from your shoulders and help you feel better after talking to him than you did before.

Some law firms focus on the size of the cases; Johnny Hawkins focuses on the needs of his clients. He knows that when a lawyer puts people first, results follow. He has a long history of success and many satisfied clients to prove it. Clients refer their friends and family to J.L. Hawkins Law not just because of the results we achieve, but because of how we took care of them from start to finish.

Because of his thoroughness, Johnny is often able to achieve a favorable settlement quickly, even in complex trucking accident cases. When that is not possible, however, his meticulous preparation positions him and his clients for success at trial.