Navigating Your Car Accident Claim With Confidence
A car accident can change your life in an instant. Even a seemingly minor crash can cause serious injuries, property damage and have a significant impact on your future and finances. In the aftermath of a car accident, the road to recovery can seem daunting. At DLM LAW LLC, we understand your challenges. With over 25 years of experience assisting clients in Kansas City and the surrounding areas, you can trust us to bring a compassionate approach to every case. We focus on getting the help you need while guiding you through the process and fighting for the compensation you deserve.
Choosing the right legal advocate to help you after your car accident can greatly impact the success of your claim. When you work with our experienced attorneys at DLM LAW LLC, we will serve as your advocate, support system and partner throughout your case.
Understanding Car Accident Claims
Car accidents can involve a range of vehicles, from compact passenger cars, motorcycles, delivery vans and large semi trucks. Any motor vehicle accident can cause catastrophic injuries that disrupt your life. Whether you suffer from a traumatic brain injury, amputation, spinal cord damage or other catastrophic injury, it is crucial to work with a law firm that understands the complexities of your situation.
At DLM LAW LLC, we know that securing compensation is not just about the present, it is about ensuring that you have the resources you need to recover. Our experienced lawyers are here to help you obtain compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, lost future income, pain and suffering, and disfigurement or disability.
No Matter The Cause Of Your Accident, You Can Trust Us To Help You
From being rear-ended to multicar pile-ups, car accidents can take many forms, all with the potential to cause serious injuries. When the crash involves a large vehicle, such as a semi truck, the consequences can be even more devastating.
Most commonly, car accidents fall into several categories, including:
- Rear-end collisions
- Head-on crashes
- Side-impact or T-bone accidents
- Multiple vehicle pile-ups
- Hit-and-run accidents
Understanding the cause of the accident and identifying the at-fault parties is key to building a strong case. From distracted driving and speeding to driving under the influence or poor road conditions, we will investigate the factors that led to your accident to establish liability. With our thorough approach, we aim to ensure that we hold the at-fault party responsible for your suffering.
Truck Accidents Around Kansas City
Kansas City is surrounded by numerous major highways, including I-29, I-35, I-66, I-70, I-435, I-470, I-635, and I-670. Commercial vehicles are everywhere, and so is the danger of a truck accident.
Because of their size and weight, trucks can cause more damage than smaller vehicles, like passenger cars and SUVs. The contents of a truck may also pose a serious threat, such as combustible liquids and gasses. We want to help seriously injured victims recover compensation for their lost wages, medical bills, trauma and losses.
Causes of Truck Accidents
When a truck driver makes an error, it can have catastrophic effects. This is why truck drivers must follow traffic safety laws and regulations. There are several ways a truck accident happens:
- Inexperience: Trucks require extensive training and experience to operate. Newer, younger drivers may not have the same experience and training as older drivers.
- Speeding: A driver may speed to meet deadlines, but it makes it harder to slow a truck down to a stop and react to unexpected situations.
- Shifted loads: A poorly structured cargo can suddenly shift, falling into the road or sending the truck into a rollover.
- Substance abuse: A driver may also drink and drive or rely on illicit drugs to keep going, which can lead to recklessness, poor judgment and impaired vision.
- Distracted driving: When a driver looks at their phone, eats and drinks or does anything other than focus on the road, then they are distracted, which increases the likelihood of trucking accidents.
- Mechanical failures: Sometimes an accident happens due to mechanical breakdowns, like malfunctioning brakes or blown tires. This can be related to shoddy repair jobs or defective parts.
In many cases, a combination of mistakes will contribute to a truck accident.
Holding Those Responsible For Truck Accidents
At DLM LAW LLC, our truck accident lawyers look carefully to determine who may be held responsible for the wreck. Those parties responsible could be the truck driver, the truck driver’s employer, the shipping company that loaded the truck, the truck mechanic who failed to make repairs, and more.
Take The First Step Toward Your Recovery
We offer free consultations to evaluate your case and provide guidance on the best course of action. We also operate using a contingency-fee model, meaning that you do not pay us any legal fees unless we win your case. Our goal is to help shoulder the burden so that you can focus on your recovery without worrying about paying upfront legal costs.
To schedule a free consultation at our Kansas City law office, call us at 816-285-3888 or fill out our online contact form to get in touch with us. Our personal injury team is ready to listen to your story and advocate for the compensation you deserve.