Lawton 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
In the heart of Lawton, Oklahoma, stands as a bustling hub of commerce and transportation. However, the city's vibrant roadways also present the unfortunate risk of 18-wheeler accidents, which oftentimes leave victims grappling with severe injuries, financial burdens, and emotional turmoil. At McGuire Law Firm, our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys is committed to providing victims with the unwavering legal support they need to navigate the complexities of these claims and secure the compensation they deserve.
The Devastating Impact of an 18-Wheeler Accident
When involved in an accident, 18-wheelers (a/k/a semi-trucks or tractor-trailers) pose a unique risk of catastrophic injury and death on account of their size, height, and weight. As many Lawton natives know, when an accident occurs involving an 18-wheeler, the consequences are often devastating, resulting in:
- Severe Injury or Death: Victims may sustain life-altering and disfiguring injuries, such as brain or spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and internal organ damage, or in the worst of cases, some victims may even sustain life-ending injuries.
- Crippling Medical Costs: With severe injury can come severe financial strife. After an 18-wheeler accident, it is not uncommon to incur significant medical costs and bills or to anticipate such costs well into the future. As one of the top causes of bankruptcy in the country, medical bills obviously can place a severe financial strain on victims and their families.
- Economic Distress: In addition to additional costs, an 18-wheeler accident may affect your ability to continue work, find new work, or otherwise earn a living. Lost wages, lost hours, and even termination may cause economic pain far beyond that incurred from medical bills or related costs.
- Emotional Distress: The trauma of an 18-wheeler accident can lead to long-lasting emotional distress, grief, anguish, anxiety, and other psychological or physiological harms or ailments, ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Lawton, as well as other cities nestled along interstates across the U.S., is no stranger to severe and fatal accidents involving 18-wheelers. Indeed, in just the past year, news reports from all over have documented such accidents in larger cities, like Montgomery, Alabama, and Tyler, Texas, and small towns, like Reydon, Oklahoma, alike.[1]
Why Choose McGuire Law Firm for Your 18-Wheeler Accident Claim?
At McGuire Law Firm, we understand the unique challenges faced by victims in accidents of all kinds, especially in accidents involving 18-wheelers. Our team of dedicated attorneys possesses extensive experience in handling these complex cases, and we are committed to providing our clients with:
- Unparalleled legal experience: Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the intricacies of 18-wheeler accidents, and the relevant law applying to the same, including the complex federal regulations governing various aspects of the trucking industry
- Thorough investigations: Our team of attorneys personally conducts a full review of the facts relating to any file, completes a comprehensive investigation intended to gather all relevant evidence (including, if needed, the help of third party investigators), works to quickly identify all liable parties, and otherwise operates to build a strong case in anticipation of trial.
- Aggressive representation: In 99.9% of cases, truck drivers and/or their employers, truck manufacturers, third-party truck-servicing companies, etc., will have experienced and competent legal counsel often provided by insurance. Our team at McGuire Law Firm is no stranger to such counsel and is not afraid to take on an aggressively mounted defense prepared by an insurance company. In such cases, McGuire Law Firm will fight tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation for our clients under the circumstances.
- Compassionate support: McGuire Law Firm recognizes the devastating emotional toll which can result from an 18-wheeler accident, especially with respect to the loved ones of 18-wheeler-accident victims. As a family themselves, the attorneys at McGuire Law Firm intend, in providing legal services, to also provide our clients with the same level of compassion and support that we would expect be given to our family under similar circumstances.
Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents
18-wheeler accidents can stem from a variety of factors, including (but not limited to):
- NEGLIGENCE: 18-wheeler drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, and third party service companies can all foreseeably cause an accident. Drivers, for example, may suffer from and ignore fatigue or symptoms of inadequate sleep, causing an accident, or they may drive distracted (such as while on a phone) or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Trucking companies (and third party service providers) may fail to reasonably or adequately inspect 18-wheelers or perform necessary maintenance thereon (such as to the brakes), causing an accident. Trucking or truck parts manufacturers (such as tire manufacturers), in designing and constructing 18-wheelers, may even bear some fault for an accident, such as when a defective part causes the same or increases the risk and/or severity of the same.
- REGULATORY NON-COMPLIANCE: In particularly egregious circumstances, evidence in a case involving an 18-wheeler accident may reflect, e.g., a policy on the part of a trucking company to ignore federal regulations concerning such critical safety matters such as driver hours, or as another example, a pattern of conduct on the part of a truck manufacturer in failing to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- ROAD HAZARDS: Poorly maintained roads, inadequate signage, and hazardous conditions can contribute to 18-wheeler accidents; in such circumstances, a third party responsible for maintaining such roads may bear some responsibility for an 18-wheeler-involved accident.
Are You Seeking Compensation for Your 18-Wheeler Accident Injuries in Lawton?
Victims of 18-wheeler accidents may be entitled to compensation for a range of damages, including:
- Medical expenses: Past, present, and future medical costs associated with injuries sustained in the accident.
- Lost wages: Income lost due to the inability to work as a result of the accident.
- DIMINISHED EARNING CAPACITY. Compensation for the decreased ability to earn income in the future due to your injuries.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional pain endured by the victim(s).
- Punitive damages: In certain cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct.
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Contact Our Lawton 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, you are not alone. The experienced attorneys at McGuire Law Firm are here to guide you through the legal process and help you secure the compensation you deserve. Contact our Lawton Office today for a free consultation.
