Auto & Truck Accidents

Have you or your loved one been injured in an auto or truck accident due to another’s negligence? Were you involved in a collision and injured by a drunk driver? If you or a loved one were involved in a collision where you were not at fault, we would like to help you pursue justice.

Injuries and related deaths caused by automobiles, trucks and tractor-trailers happen too frequently, and the numbers grow annually. Because of its size and weight, trucks can cause catastrophic damage in the event of an accident. Being involved in an auto accident with a large truck places passenger vehicle occupants at grave risk. These devastating occurrences may have been prevented.

Auto and trucking accidents are not simple cases; they involve a thoughtful and thorough analysis. Properly evaluating and prosecuting a claim often includes accident reconstructionists, crash impact specialists and human factor experts hired for the purpose of investigation. At Shafer & Welch, L.C. we have worked with respected professionals in many different fields and know what experts are needed for your case.

With our extensive experience in litigation and court proceedings, our staff at Shafer & Welch, L.C., is capable of handling the most complicated of auto or trucking accident cases.

We understand the severe impact an auto or trucking accident can have on a family and we are here to help.

If you have been injured or if someone you love has been injured or killed in an auto or trucking accident, an attorney from Shafer & Welch, L.C. can provide you with legal counsel and aggressive representation. We strongly believe that negligent and reckless drivers need to be held accountable for their actions. You can rest assured that an attorney from Shafer & Welch, L.C. will be dedicated to achieving the best possible results in your case. We work hard and fight for our clients.

Common causes of auto accidents:

• Driver inattentiveness
• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Failing to obey the rules of the road

Common causes of truck accidents:

• Driving with inadequate or improper training
• Speeding or driving recklessly
• Driving while fatigued
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Violating state and federal trucking regulation
• Improperly securing a load
• Failing to properly maintain the vehicle