A crash involving a commercial truck can leave you facing serious injuries, an uncertain recovery and calls from several insurance companies. You deserve a clear explanation of your options and an attorney who pays attention to the details.
At Gebhard Law Office, Karl Gebhard represents people injured in truck and motor vehicle collisions in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities. Your case starts with a conversation about what happened, what you are facing and what information is needed next.
A careful investigation starts with the facts
A truck collision should not be reduced to assumptions about either driver. Depending on the circumstances, an investigation may involve the driver’s actions, vehicle condition, cargo, maintenance or the conduct of other road users. Identifying the people and businesses involved is part of evaluating a potential claim.
Karl can review the available evidence and explain what further investigation may be appropriate. Useful records may include:
- The crash report, photographs and witness contact information.
- Information identifying the truck, driver, carrier and insurers.
- Medical records, treatment bills and documentation of missed work.
- Vehicle damage photographs, repair estimates and correspondence about the crash.
Keep the impact on your life in view
The immediate medical bills may be only part of the disruption. Tell Karl about changes in your work, daily activities and the help you have needed during recovery. An evaluation should consider the available documentation, the circumstances of the collision and the legal and insurance issues affecting the claim. No specific recovery can be promised.
Injured while driving for work?
Tell the office if the collision occurred while you were working. Work-related injuries can raise additional questions, including how a potential claim against another party relates to workers’ compensation. The office can discuss the circumstances and the appropriate next steps. Read more about workplace injury claims.
Personal attention, from the first conversation
You can meet with Karl at the Milwaukee office and discuss your concerns directly. He can explain the investigation, review insurance correspondence and discuss the options for pursuing a claim, including litigation when appropriate. Learn more about Karl’s background and approach.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring the records you already have, including the crash report, photographs, insurance letters and treatment information. You do not need a complete file before calling.
What if an insurer has already made an offer?
Keep the offer and any proposed release. Ask the office to review the documents and explain what accepting them would mean before making a decision.
Let’s talk about what happened
Call (414) 873-6550 or request a free case evaluation. The office will explain the next steps and discuss fees and case costs before representation begins.
General information only. Contacting the office does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential case details through the website.
More questions after a truck collision
What information about the truck is useful?
Bring any information you already have about the driver, trucking company, vehicle, crash report and insurance claim. Photographs and witness details may also help. Missing information should not stop you from calling.
Should I assume the trucking company is responsible?
No. Responsibility depends on the facts and applicable law. An evaluation can consider the people and businesses involved without assuming that any particular party is legally liable.