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Truck Accident Attorneys in Utah
Semi-truck accidents are frequently some of the most serious injury cases. Approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur in the U.S. each year. Because they are so large and dangerous, Utah law requires that Semi-trucks maintain a minimum liability policy of $750,000. In addition, Semi-trucks are highly regulated by federal statutes and regulations related to the required maintenance of the semi-truck and trailer. An accident with a commercial truck can cause serious injuries, much more serious than those resulting from a normal car accident because of the weight and force involved and often results in much greater damage to your person and your vehicle. Obtaining a fair settlement can be difficult and complex. Oftentimes as soon as the accident occurs, trucking companies have their own investigators and attorneys on site. If too much time goes by after the accident, critical evidence can be “lost” by the trucking company. Trucking is big business in America, and the trucking companies along with their insurance companies have a lot of incentive to pay you as little as possible for your injuries. If you have been involved in any truck accidents, it is important to obtain the right legal representation right away. LeBaron & Jensen has the experience and resources to fight and win on your behalf.
What Do I Do If I’m In a Truck Accident?
If you are involved in any truck accidents, contact the police as soon as possible. Law enforcement will hopefully ensure that all parties are medically evaluated and will collect basic information about the accident. Gather the contact information of the other parties in the accident along with information from witnesses. The more information you can gather, the greater your chances for a fair and equitable settlement. It is important that you also get the medical help that you need immediately. Keep and provide your legal counsel with copies of all records, medical, law enforcement, or otherwise, associated with your accident.
Size and Weight Matters
Commercial trucks have a far greater size and weight ratio than standard, personal vehicles, which often leaves non-commercial vehicles devastated after a crash. Filing a lawsuit for a commercial truck accidents is complex, so it’s important to have experienced legal counsel on your side from the beginning.
Gathering Evidence
Physical evidence will play a large role in your ability to win your case. Skid marks, scuffs, and yaw marks need to be photographed as soon as possible, as these marks can fade within hours of the accident. In addition, looking at the semi-truck on site at the crash scene can be very helpful to determining whether there was a safety violation that may be covered up by moving the tractor and the trailer to a wrecking yard. We like to do our own investigation on site if possible. If this is not possible, we still like to inspect the truck and trailer as soon after the accident as possible to see what the physical evidence shows. The sooner you have a truck accidents lawyer on your side, the better. Our team of experts at LeBaron & Jensen understands how important it is to act quickly and gather the evidence needed for your case.
Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer
Commercial trucking companies and their insurance providers have experienced legal teams involved from the start and seek to pay as little as possible for each claim. Negotiating without experienced legal representation often results in inequitable settlements, leaving victims to pay for their own losses. Truck accidents attorneys in Layton is here to protect your rights and make sure you are given a fair settlement, so contact us to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today.
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The attorney's at LeBaron & Jensen share a will to win, but not at your expense. They're caring, transparent and competent attorney's with a strong work ethic. I've enjoyed working with Chase Adams who helped settle a dispute. He proved to be resourceful, diligent, thoughtful and responsive. Personality is as important as the attorney's skill set and experience. Chase Adams will take his time to make sure your expectations are in line with your needs. A settlement is always better than negotiating or fighting with difficult to read Pleadings. What is Chase's strategy? To get great results and stay out of court. But if your case warrants court, Chase Adams is comfortable in front of a judge and at the settlement table. You'll enjoy the effort that the attorney's with LeBaron & Jensen will make to minimize your expense and maximize value.
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I had a great experience with LeBaron & Jensen P.C. They kept in contact with me throughout the entire process, and were extremely informative and explained anything I didn’t understand about the proceedings of the case. I would highly recommend LeBaron & Jensen to anyone seeking Legal representation. I was driving westbound on Highway 193 in Clearfield Utah, when I came to the intersection of 1000 East and Highway 193. I noticed that a firetruck was travelling east towards the intersection with its emergency lights on, all traffic around me, including myself, slowed to a stop to allow the firetruck an unimpeded path to travel. However, I noticed the Jeep behind me wasn’t slowing down. There wasn’t anything I could do to avoid the collision, so I just braced for impact. Although I was wearing my seatbelt, I still suffered many injuries to my neck, shoulders, back, and arms. About a month after the accident I finally sought medical help for my injuries. I underwent many years of treatment for my accident-related injuries, including a carpel tunnel surgery and 2 rhyzotomy procedures, x-rays, MRIs causing me to incur over $60,000 in medical expenses. I decided I should seek legal help with my case, as I knew there was no way I could pay my medical expenses on my own. The legal team at LeBaron & Jensen were exceptional. They were able to negotiate with my health insurance and medical providers, lowering costs where they could. When all my legal and medical fees were paid, I was left with over $79,000. This money will help me pay for the future treatment that I will have to receive to try and help alleviate my future pain and suffering. I’m grateful for LeBaron & Jensen P.C. and everyone there who helped with my case! I thank them every day for the patience and persistence it took to see this through to a beneficial end.
Lora B.
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Paul B.
LeBaron & Jensen did a great job for me, kept me informed throughout the process, and helped make sure that I got the compensation I needed. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who is suffering after an accident like mine. I was driving eastbound on Highway 193, a four-lane highway in Layton, Utah. I came to a stop at the two-way intersection of Highway 193 and North Hills Drive. The other driver failed to yield to my right-of-way and proceeded southbound through the intersection, I wasn’t able to stop fast enough, and I T-boned the other vehicle at a high speed. The impact of the crash was so severe that it triggered my vehicle’s airbags. The severity of the crash caused many serious and extensive injuries to my neck, back, shoulders, and head. Thankfully, I was restrained by my seatbelt, which prevented any worse injuries. I had to receive treatment for over a year and a half following the accident, including surgery on one of my shoulders. I was faced with $76,000 in medical bills. I knew I needed help, so I contacted LeBaron & Jensen P.C. Their attorneys worked diligently and negotiated with my insurance providers. After paying all my medical and legal fees, I was still able to pocket $51,000 to compensate for the pain, and suffering I endured because of the accident.
Ted D.
In January of 2014, my husband was involved in a terrible accident. He was driving on highway 89 in Wellsville, UT, when another driver ran a stop sign and pulled out in front of him. He tried to swerve out of the way, but he wasn’t able to avoid hitting the other vehicle. The resulting impact was so severe that even though he was wearing a seatbelt, he was violently thrown around in the cab of his truck and, as a result, hit his head on the windshield. This caused many injuries to his shoulders, back, and neck. My husband also suffered massive bruising and internal damage, and that’s not even the full extent of the injuries he suffered. He had to receive extensive treatments, including several shoulder surgeries, to try and help alleviate the pain he suffered because of the accident. Even after he underwent all those treatments he was still left in immense pain, and to top it all off, he was diagnosed with cancer in July of 2016. He decided to put off treatment for his shoulders to try and focus on his cancer treatments. He passed away in October of 2017. LeBaron & Jensen were there fighting for us through it all. They were able to get a settlement that covered all of Robert’s accident-related medical bills and all the required legal fees and additional money for his pain and suffering as a result of the accident. I’m so grateful for LeBaron & Jensen and all their support for myself and my husband through the years.
Ruth B.
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Abriam B.
- When I tried to get coverage from the other driver’s insurance, they denied it. They told me that they had canceled the policy only a few days before the accident. The attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen P.C. were able to force the other driver’s insurance to pay out her policy limits of $25k plus replacing my car. I even ended up with a little money to set aside, that was important because this accident left me permanently disabled. The LeBaron & Jensen team negotiated with my health insurance provider and my other health care providers to reduce the costs of my medical expenses. I am very thankful for their professional service, and hard work. I couldn’t have negotiated on my own, I needed every ounce of energy to recover.Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
JoNell R.
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LeBaron & Jensen has decades of combined experience handling a variety of personal injury cases throughout the mountain states. We provide free, no-obligation consultations for a variety of personal injury claims.
LeBaron & Jensen, P.C.
1241 N Main St, Layton, UT 84041
Email: miles@lebaronjensen.com
Phone: 801.773.9488
