Utah Truck Accident Attorneys

Salt Lake City Truck Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks are usually catastrophic. These cases are often more complex than car accident cases. The trucking industry is heavily regulated, and claims on behalf of injury victims in Utah can often be brought against both the truck driver AND the trucking company.

Trucking accident victims may be entitled to costs for medical bills, damage to property, pain and suffering, lost wages, and disfigurement or permanent injury. Do not count on the adjusters and insurers as they may try to take advantage of victims not represented by an attorney experienced in Utah truck accident law. Rarely does an accident victim "come out ahead" in an injury case settlement without consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Throughout the state of Utah the death and injuries from trucking accidents, is on the rise. The laws surrounding trucking accidents are different than laws covering other accidents, which is why it is so important to contact a law firm with specific Utah truck accident lawsuit experience.

Truck accidents can involve many types of trucks including transport trucks, big-rigs, firefighting or government vehicles. Trucking accidents are often caused by several complex factors which may include truck driver error or negligence, heavy cargo, unlicensed or inexperienced drivers, other drivers of other vehicles, weather conditions, and many others. Because Utah has such particular laws when trucks are involved, our experienced Utah truck accident law firm can help.

Whether you were involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, a truck hauling hazardous waste, a commercial truck, or a pickup truck, Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton can help. With years of experience in dealing in trucking accidents Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton has significant Utah State trucking law experience. Contact our office for a confidential consultation if you have been involved in a truck accident.

Our experience in Utah truck accident litigation is extensive. The lawyers of Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton are adept at assessing the physical principles of the accident, the medical evidence used to evaluate injuries, and the economic and accounting principles required to evaluate losses. We provide the strongest possible representation.

All truck drivers in the state of Utah must abide by very specific regulations during their work shifts. Truck drivers are required to take breaks for a certain amount of time after working their shifts in order to not become tired. Drivers are also required to carry specific trucking licenses and ensure that their vehicles and cargo are in drivable condition. Since the highways and weather throughout Utah are often changing, drivers must adhere to a strict and slower speed limit than other vehicles.

All of these factors as well as many others are important elements in a trucking accident lawsuit. The attorneys at Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton have experience in filing trucking lawsuits and recovering significant damages from truck accidents. Our firm handles almost every trucking accident case on a contingent basis meaning that we only get paid if we win your case.

If you were involved in a trucking accident in Utah, especially in the areas Salt Lake City, the legal team at Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton can help. It is important to note that people should usually never sign anything or agree to any kind of settlement without legal counsel first. Even dealing with insurance companies and trucking companies may be done more successfully with the assistance of our legal team of trucking accident lawyers.

Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton can assist anyone involved in an accident with a truck in the state of Utah. Contact our office as soon after the accident as possible for a consultation on your trucking accident. Our personal injury lawyers in Salt Lake City, Utah, limit the number of cases we handle to allow us to obtain the maximum amount possible for every one of our clients and allow you to have regular contact with the attorney handling your case. Our truck accident attorneys will handle all trucking lawsuits in a timely, professional and courteous manner. Contact us today.