Springfield Truck Accident Information
Provided by a Springfield Truck Accident Attorney
Truck drivers are often pressured to meet deadlines and, as a result, may drive extended periods of time without an adequate amount of rest. Additionally, trucks are not always properly maintained or outfitted with the brakes, lighting and other equipment necessary to ensure the safety of other motorists. As a result of such negligent behavior, accidents may occur, often causing catastrophic injury or death to other drivers and their passengers.
A Trial Attorney Experienced in Litigating Trucking Accidents
David W. Ransin is a personal injury attorney with more than 27 years of experience who has served as a Springfield truck accident attorney for hundreds of victims of trucking accidents. Mr. Ransin investigates trucking accidents by using advanced methods and employing the assistance of specialized experts, including accident reconstructionists and skid mark analysts. He also uses the best litigation strategies to prove the elements of truck crash negligence, such as properly examining all evidence associated with the trucking accident and identifying the eyewitnesses necessary for demonstrating speeding, erratic driving, or other negligent activities undertaken by the defendant truck driver. Mr. Ransin has successfully recovered multi-million dollar results for his clients.
Mr. Ransin prides himself in understanding the law and using it to prove truck driver negligence and hold trucking companies financially and legally accountable for his client’s injuries. His background as a trial attorney for more than 27 years has provided him with the specialized skills to obtain the compensation necessary for his clients to pay medical bills and lost wages, as well as compensation for pain and suffering incurred as a result of a trucking accident.
Advanced Litigation Skills Necessary for Proving a Wide Variety of Trucking Accidents
Mr. Ransin possesses the expert litigation skills necessary for litigating and settling a wide variety of truck accidents. Mr. Ransin is prepared to be your trucking accident attorney in cases that involve the following forms of negligent behavior:
- Speeding
- Load shifts
- Tire blowouts
- Jack knifing
- Driver fatigue
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Improper signaling
- Wide angle turns into oncoming traffic
- Tailgating that resulted in a rear-end collision
- Inadequate lighting and reflector markings
Regardless of whether he’s investigating a truck accident, car accident, motorcycle wreck, pedestrian injury or an 18 wheeler tractor trailer crash, Mr. Ransin understands how to identify violations incurred by truck drivers and their parent companies. He has a complete understanding of the complicated state and federal laws that regulate the trucking industry. For instance, he understands the records that truck drivers must keep, the licenses that must be obtained, and the inspections and compliance verifications that must be maintained to ensure that the trucking company properly follows the safety regulations. While investigating truck accidents, Mr. Ransin and his experts will investigate and identify any potential violations of these regulations. He knows what documents to request during the discovery process, how to communicate with evasive witnesses, and how to expose negligent trucking companies that attempt to cover up evidence.
Recovering Compensation for the Costs Incurred as a Result of Truck Accident Injuries
One of the most important elements to prove in a truck accident case is often the financial damages incurred as a result of the accident. Mr. Ransin has established a vast network of life care planners, physical therapists, economists, and other medical experts that he consults in order to accurately prove the costs associated with his clients’ injuries. He has experience preparing detailed financial information for the following types of injuries:
- Burns
- Amputations
- Head and brain injury trauma
- Disfigurement
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
Additionally, Mr. Ransin is able to prove all the damages associated with prescription drug costs, future medical treatment and lost earnings incurred while recovering from truck accident injuries.
Contact David W. Ransin
If you need assistance in litigating your truck accident claims, David W. Ransin is available to help you recover compensation for your injuries. As a trial attorney experienced in truck accident litigation, Mr. Ransin understands how to properly investigate a truck accident, identify any violations of trucking regulations and prove any damages associated with a trucking accident. If you need the assistance of a Springfield truck accident lawyer, contact David W. Ransin today to schedule a free initial consultation.