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By Paul Stritmatter
Senior Partner

August is not just another month in the calendar for us; it’s National Road Victim Month, a time to remember those who’ve tragically lost their lives or faced life-altering injuries due to road accidents. In particular, we want to shed light on a specific type of road accident that’s often overshadowed – trucking accidents.

THE MAGNITUDE OF COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Commercial trucks, with their massive size and weight, can cause immense damage when involved in a collision. The aftermath is often devastating, leaving victims and their families grappling with emotional, physical, and financial hardships.

UNRAVELING THE COMPLEXITIES OF COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Unlike regular car accidents, commercial trucking accidents involve many variables:

  • Complex federal, state and industry standards
  • Multiple potential defendants, from drivers to trucking companies
  • Complex insurance policies
  • Detailed investigation requirements

Our seasoned truck accident attorneys in Seattle have the expertise to navigate these complexities, ensuring that justice is served and victims receive the compensation they deserve.

OUR EXPERIENCED TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS ARE HERE TO HELP

The experienced team at The Stritmatter Firm specializes in handling the intricacies of trucking crashes and the serious, often catastrophic, injuries that result. We are familiar with the applicable laws, regulations, and standards. We know what evidence to look for. We are here for our clients every step of the way to help them get the compensation they deserve.

TRUCKING ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS

The Stritmatter Firm has obtained countless seven-figure settlements and verdicts on behalf of clients injured or killed in trucking accidents throughout Washington State, including the recent cases below:

  • $6,000,000 settlement for a motorcyclist struck by a commercial truck
  • $2,500,000 verdict for 58-year-old non-profit employee, spin instructor, and theater performer injured in a truck versus car crash
  • $1,800,000 settlement for a plaintiff whose truck was hit by a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign

THE TRUCKING ACCIDENT LAWYERS AT THE STRITMATTER FIRM ARE HERE TO HELP

This National Road Victim Month, let’s come together to remember the lives lost and show our support for the survivors. If you or a loved one have experienced a trucking injury due to the negligence of another, our attorneys want to help you. Schedule your free case evaluation today.

About the Author
I have handled well over 1,000 plaintiff personal injury cases.  I have settled or tried to verdict 80 cases for over one million dollars each. The cases have run the gamut from auto crashes to plane crashes.  From highway design to product design.  From recreational diving to recreational soccer.  From medical malpractice to legal malpractice.  From insurance fraud to Insurance Fair Conduct cases.  From Federal Tort Claims to Tribal Court claims.  I have done them all.