Salt Lake City
4444 S 700 E Suite 106
Millcreek, UT 84107
Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous phenomena you can encounter while driving. An accident involving a fully loaded 18-wheeler can cause massive damage to large sections of the road and serious, even fatal, injuries to anyone harmed in the crash.
Because of their sheer scale and the severity of the injuries they often cause, truck accident cases involve significantly more complex legal and insurance issues than a typical car accident. Navigating these issues alone while trying to recover from a crash, much less trying to sue for compensation, can seem impossible.
Feller & Wendt, LLC™, takes the pressure of a truck accident lawsuit off your shoulders. We’re experienced truck accident attorneys in the Salt Lake City area and deeply familiar with the laws and insurance practices of the Utah trucking industry. We fight for justice on your behalf while you do the hard work of recovering from an accident. Contact us online or call 801-499-5060 to schedule your free consultation.
Why Choose Feller & Wendt, LLC™ as Your Salt Lake City Truck Accident Lawyer?
At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, we’re dedicated to doing great work and fighting hard for our clients. We’re glad to say that our robust litigation team has a 99 percent success rate in personal injury lawsuits. With over 70 years of combined legal experience, our Salt Lake City truck accident lawyers are prepared to go to the mat to win your case. We provide an unmatched level of client service while aggressively protecting their rights at each stage in the legal process.
Our attorneys have obtained millions of dollars for our clients in trucking accident settlements in our 15-year history. Our recent results for clients hurt in truck accidents include the following:
- $5.0 million truck settlement
- $2.48 million for a client harmed by a trucking company that failed to follow safety laws
- $1 million in wrongful death compensation for the family of a driver killed in a head-on crash with an inexperienced and untrained truck driver
- $450,000 for a client whose injuries from a trucking accident required multiple surgeries
We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, our focus on personalized support, and our unwavering commitment to justice. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, we are ready to fight for you.
“I really appreciate the people at Feller & Wendt they are very compassionate and have great attention to detail”
– Melissa
What Our Salt Lake City Truck Accident Lawyers Can Do for You
Our attorneys prioritize communication with the client. All of our clients receive their attorneys’ cell phone numbers, so you always have the option to talk to your lawyer directly. We conduct focus groups before any litigation. Therefore, you can rest easy knowing your attorney has developed a tried and tested successful case strategy. We make sure that we tailor our legal services to each client so that you get the exact legal help you need to win your case.
The legal services you can expect to receive when we represent you include the following:
- Providing direct client support and care
- Filing your initial claim on your behalf
- Handling all case communications
- Investigating your case’s facts
- Scheduling meetings, depositions, and other important dates
- Negotiating your case with opposing counsel to get you the best result
What if Your Case Goes to Trial?
We aim to reach a favorable settlement through negotiation outside court as often as possible. In most cases—roughly 85 percent—we avoid the courtroom completely and get clients the compensation they deserve without involving a judge or jury.
However, we also thoroughly prepare every case so we’re ready for the possibility of going to trial. If your case heads to court, we have additional measures to prepare our clients for trial and alleviate anxiety about the trial process, such as our three-day “deposition boot camp.” Whether your case concludes inside or outside the courtroom, you’re in safe hands with us.
Types of Compensation To Pursue After a Truck Accident in Utah
Successful truck accident litigation in Utah demands an intimate understanding of trucking laws and regulations, including the types of compensation to which you may be entitled after a truck accident.
Personal injury plaintiffs can pursue compensation for their economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages compensate you for financial losses you may have suffered in connection with your trucking accident. These can include the following:
- Medical bills
- Therapy costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earnings
- Property damage
Truck accident victims also often suffer losses that don’t have a clear monetary value. Non-economic damages compensate you for these types of losses, such as the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Wrongful Death Damages
While nothing can compensate for a family member’s loss, if your loved one has died from a truck accident, you may be entitled to recover wrongful death damages. Wrongful death damages pay back suffering families for economic damages such as medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of household income, as well as non-economic damages such as grief.
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Proving Liability in Utah Truck Accident Claims
Truck accident claims can be uniquely complicated because they involve more heavy machinery and state and federal laws than standard car accidents. Therefore, they often require more in-depth investigation to determine liability and damages.
To succeed in a personal injury claim following a truck accident, you must be able to prove that the accident occurred because of negligence. This means that the defendant had a duty to ensure the safety of others on the road and breached that duty, causing the accident and your injury. With so many moving parts in the trucking industry, the negligent parties might include the driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturer, or even the local government agency responsible for road maintenance.
Evidence that can be used to prove negligence in a truck accident case includes the following:
- Police reports
- Driver logs and records
- Truck maintenance and repair records
- Black box data
- Witness testimony
- Camera footage
Understanding How Insurance Companies Handle Trucking in Utah
Federal and state laws require Utah commercial trucking companies to carry hundreds of thousands—if not millions—of dollars in insurance coverage. Required coverage increases depending on the type of cargo the company’s trucks carry. Hazardous loads pose more danger on the road, so trucking companies must carry $5 million in coverage.
The extent of truck insurance coverage means that insurance companies have a lot at stake in truck accident claims. Payment for such claims cuts directly into their bottom line, and they are more concerned with their own interests than with compensating victims for injuries. Therefore, they will likely fight tooth and nail to avoid paying you what you deserve.
Be careful when working with insurance companies following a trucking accident. Insurers commonly try underhanded tactics to lowball you out of the money you deserve, often offering unfair settlements in exchange for immediate payment or similar short-term incentives. An experienced truck accident attorney can help you communicate with insurance companies to prevent you from being cheated out of the compensation you deserve.
Seek Justice and Hire an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT
If you were hurt in a Salt Lake City truck accident, don’t wait to get the compensation you deserve. The experienced truck accident attorneys at Feller & Wendt, LLC™, can help. We provide a “No-Win, No-Fee Guarantee.” Our energetic, trial-tested litigation attorneys only work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay us if and when you win your case. You’ll never pay out-of-pocket costs or surprise retainer fees.
Call (801) 499-5060 today or contact us online for a free case evaluation. Hablamos español.
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*This information provided by Feller & Wendt, LLC™ is for informational purposes only and should be in no way constructed as legal advice.
