If you are driving or walking through a construction zone, you may know there are certain risk factors to your overall well-being, but you expect that you will be kept safe as long as you heed all warnings. What happens when that does not occur, and you are hurt in a construction zone truck accident? Knowing what to do if you are injured in a case like this is the first step to protecting your overall well-being so call a Michigan construction truck accident lawyer from White Law PLLC.
Know the Risks You Face in Construction Zones
Work zones are one of the highest risk areas for accidents simply because the right-of-way paths are often narrowed, driving and traffic patterns change often, and poor communication about where to go or how to navigate the area can be challenging. There is no doubt there are delays, and drivers can also become frustrated and aggressive. Yet, when these are construction zone truck accidents, it can be even more worrisome due to the size and overall complexities of the situation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration sheds light on how risky these areas are, noting that 956 people died in 2021 from work zone fatalities due to these types of accidents. Many more were injured in serious ways as a direct result of the work zone itself. In every situation, this type of injury can be devastating and may lead to years of recovery and suffering.
When it comes to construction zone truck accidents, if you are a victim who is hit by or otherwise hurt by a truck like this while you are in a construction zone, you should get the medical care you deserve, and ultimately, you should be compensated for the losses you have. These are often very challenging cases, though, due in part to the insurance companies working to minimize losses and the difficulties of obtaining evidence. Our highly experienced attorneys at White Law PLLC can offer the guidance you need through this matter.
Your Fight Is Our Fight
What to Do After a Truck Accident in a Construction Zone
If you are hurt in a construction zone truck accident, make sure you do everything you can at the time of the incident to get the help and support you need, including calling the police, getting to the hospital for medical care, and filing a full police report. Make sure you follow up and get all of the medical care you need, as that is what is going to protect your health. Then, contact our law firm to speak to a truck accident attorney.
Construction zone truck accidents are complex for several reasons, starting with the fact that the property is often confusing to navigate, and that could expose you to some risk that a missed sign could have led to the accident. When you allow our legal team to step in, you can minimize any risk of not having the valuable information you need to know who to blame and how much to seek in compensation for your losses. Expect our legal team to work closely with you to determine what legal rights you have.
While you focus on your recovery, we will work to gather evidence in the case, including whether there were violations of construction law or local ordinances that were missed. We will gather information about the local scene, such as how traffic was moving through the area, what the truck did or did not do, and the factors that led up to the incident. We also get the hard data, including information about the driver and whether their inexperience puts you at risk.
Do Not File a Claim with the Insurance Company Until You Speak to Us
Insurance companies for the construction truck company or the site contractor may reach out to you to try to settle your claim quickly, and they could throw some big numbers at you. Know that until you know what all of the losses you have are and what the long-term implications of your case are, you should not agree to settle your claim in any way. Let us handle the insurance company, minimizing any risk to you in the process and providing you with the support you need to maximize your compensation.
Let Us Prove Your Maximum Compensation Is Deserved
White Law PLLC is trusted, experienced, and passionate about protecting our clients’ rights to compensation. Once you agree to work with us, we will gather as much data as possible about your incident, determine who is at fault, and determine if others also suffered injuries at the construction site. We also help you to determine what amount of compensation you are owed, including losses such as:
- All of your emergency and ongoing medical bills
- Modifications to your home or in-home healthcare costs
- Rehabilitation so you can get back to life and work
- Property damage claims for your vehicle or other losses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and mental anguish
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of quality of life
Understanding what all of your losses are is critical to getting the financial support you need in a challenging case like this. We will work with your doctor to understand how much recovery you can expect and any long-term limitations you may have. We also may work to seek punitive damages if there were intentional or particularly devastating outcomes to the actions or inactions of the construction truck driver.
We know how to get our clients the results they need in the toughest legal arenas.
Schedule a Free, No-Obligation Consultation with Our Construction Truck Attorneys Now
The most important thing you can do after taking care of your health when you are involved in a construction zone truck accident is to hire a legal team that is known for pursuing fair and full compensation for victims. At White Law PLLC, our dedicated, experienced, and aggressive attorneys fight for the rights of our clients, and we will do the same for you. Schedule a free consultation with us now to learn more about your right to compensation and the legal strategies available to you.
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