What we Can Do
Our truck accident lawyers at Rozek Law research the cause of your truck accident very carefully. But since large truck accident cases are more intricate, clients look to us as we are so experienced in this area. We can successfully represent victims of commercial truck accidents because we already have been successful and have the means to determine what occurred during your serious crash.
Many factors may contribute to the accident so we realize that identifying exactly what caused a truck accident could require an independent investigation by traffic reconstruction experts. Our firm works with reputable accident reconstruction experts to help build a solid case for full compensation from the insurance provider.
We will also obtain the cell phone records of the truck driver to determine if the driver was distracted at the time of the crash and we’ll analyze the driver logs and toll receipts to determine if the driver had been behind the wheel too long and likely had impaired alertness due to fatigue. We also review the maintenance records on the truck to determine if the truck company had serviced the brakes and other safety components of the vehicle per the schedule.
Because trucking companies are only required to keep maintenance records and driver logs for a certain period, hiring one of our lawyers quickly following the accident is crucial to avoid lost evidence. If you have been injured in a traffic crash with a large commercial truck or bus, it is best to consult with an experienced lawyer from our firm.
After a serious accident occurs, you should expect to be contacted by the insurance company representing the trucking company. In some cases, the accident victim or their representative may have to deal with different insurance companies representing the truck driver, trucking company and the cargo shipper.
You should understand that the insurance adjuster’s job is to protect their company’s profits and minimize the amount of money the company pays out in claims. Some insurance companies may assure the victim that an attorney is unnecessary but it’s important to have your own attorney represent you to prevent being taken advantage of.
About Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are quite common in the United States but in the state of Wisconsin, truck driver fatigue is the single leading cause of accidents. In fact, recent statistics show that almost 5,000 people are killed and about 100,000 are seriously injured each year as a result of accidents involving large trucks. In response to these numbers, federal and state governments have enacted laws and safety regulations that require trucking companies and their drivers to take certain precautions in order to make the roadways safer.
Symptoms of TBI
Some symptoms of mild TBI include:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
- Irritability
- Sensitivity to noise or light
- Balance problems
- Decreased concentration and attention span
- Decreased speed of thinking
- Memory problems
- Nausea
- Depression and anxiety
- Emotional mood swings
Severe brain injury is further categorized into subgroups with separate features:
- Coma
- Vegetative State
- Persistent Vegetative State
- Minimally Responsive State
- Akinetic Mutism
- Locked-in Syndrome
What do I do if I have TBI?
If you have a suspected brain injury, you should contact a physician immediately, go to the emergency room, or call 911 in the case of an emergency. The bottomline is that you should not hesitate to seek medical attention even if the symptoms disappear after a few hours after an incident.
We also encourage you to contact a qualified brain injury attorney to learn about your rights and to receive the professional legal expertise you need to win your case.
At Rozek Law Offices, our veteran brain injury lawyer Randy Rozek has successfully handled several TBI cases representing clients from the Racine area who have suffered mild to severe brain injuries.
Rozek Experience
Seasoned personal injury attorney Randall Rozek is fit to fight for the youngest of victims and be their voice. He has dedicated his career to serve this cause as he is part of the Board of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and is the editor of the Journal of Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation. A member of the Brain Injury Association of America, Rozek also speaks to lawyers and doctors to educate them on issues concerning victims of TBI. In May of 2016, a jury returned a $7.25 million verdict in a difficult bicycle vs. pickup truck collision after only 3 days of trial. The award was based on Rozek’s success at excluding certain damaging evidence and overcoming unfavorable testimony from the defendant, investigating police officer and an independent witness. In his closing, Rozek asked for $5.25 million, but the jury recognized the severity of his client’s injury and instead awarded $7.25 million.