Experienced Arkansas Truck Accident Attorneys
Every year thousands of people die in truck accidents. Many thousands more suffer severe injuries. Tractor trailer wrecks are particularly dangerous; due to the size and weight of 18-wheelers, 16-wheelers and other semi trucks, equipment failures and driving errors can result in catastrophic injuries or death. If you or someone you love has been injured in a commercial truck accident, know your rights and seek adequate compensation.
At the Odom Law Firm, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we have been representing people injured in 18-wheeler accidents since 1982. We have nearly 90 years of combined legal experience helping clients throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Our firm is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.
Protecting Your Interests After an Accident
After an 18-wheeler accident, it is important to begin a thorough investigation immediately. Speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer at our firm begins the investigation and begins building your case. Waiting to contact us could actually jeopardize your ability to bring a claim, resulting in the loss or alteration of important evidence.
When you retain our services, we will gather all relevant evidence, including statements from witnesses and police reports. When appropriate, we will work with an accident reconstructionist to take measurements and photographs of the accident scene.
In addition to investigating the causes of your accident, we will:
- Identify the liable parties — Often, more than one party is responsible for an accident. We will determine whether the driver, employer, owner, truck manufacturer or other party is liable for the incident.
- Evaluate your injuries — By reviewing your medical records, billing statements and communicating with physicians, we determine the nature and extent of your injuries. That information can then be used to accurately determine the costs of your injury and make sure we seek adequate compensation for you.
- Deal with insurance companies — We will put the insurer on notice of your serious injury claim and seek compensation for your injuries and expenses, regardless of whether the claim is being filed with your insurance company or that of a different party to the accident. Our firm's senior partner spent 6 years as an insurance claims adjuster, giving us invaluable insight into the inner workings of how insurance companies operate.
Trucking accidents are complicated due to the federal laws and regulations that are involved, particularly with interstate trucking. We have vast experience in handling 18-wheeler accident cases. Trust our knowledge and skill to work for you.
Free Initial Consultation
To learn how we can help you recover fair compensation following a tractor trailer accident, contact us online or call our office locally at 479-935-8425 or toll free at 866-935-2070.
Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you recover compensation.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
