Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accident cases are one of the specialties of Schultz Legal Group. Our lawyers are highly trained in the complex aspects of lawsuits that involve tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and other vehicles that weigh in excess of 26,000 pounds. Commercial motor vehicle litigation is some of the most heated, lengthy, expensive case type in existence. These cases regularly involve countless experts in the fields of trucking safety, accident reconstruction, economics, future medical needs (life-care), and other areas of liability and causation.
Stephen Schultz is an experienced tractor-trailer accident lawyer based in St. Louis, Missouri, However, he represents victims in states across the country. "Tractor-trailer accidents happen all over the place, and our firm is quickly becoming a nationally recognized powerhouse in commercial motor vehicle litigation," says Schultz, "Our law firm focuses on truck accidents and as a result, other lawyers refer their truck accident cases to us for aggressive handling."
Most recently, Schultz was admitted to the Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The courthouse, which is located in Chicago, was the most recent place the firm filed on of its high-profile truck accident injury lawsuits. The firm is well-known for taking semi-truck lawsuits to a verdict if the trucking company, truck driver, and insurance company do not adequately compensate a client. Filing a lawsuit quickly in these types of cases is critical, as trucking companies and the insurance companies that provide liability coverage for their accidents are both known to spoliate (destroy) evidence. Given the compensation at stake in these types of cases, the defendants will go to great lengths to minimize the money paid to an innocent victim. It really is sad.
Written discovery in a semi-truck lawsuit can result in the exchange of hundreds, even thousands, of documents. Driver log books, maintenance records, insurance agreements, independent operator lease contracts, comdata print out, bill of laidings, and other documents are commonly requested by a good attorney who really knowns what to look for in a truck case. These documents are usually used by your lawyer in oral discovery (depositions) when
questioning the truck driver, trucking company safety director, and other persons of interest.
When looking for the best semi-truck accident lawyer, make sure to investigate the track record of verdicts and settlements, as well as the resources used by the firm in each complex trucking injury case. Asking lots of questions in an initial client interview is critical in selecting the right attorney for your truck case. Since most of these claims last months, even years, it is important to locate an attorney that compliments your personality and can advocate effectively for the long haul!