HPS Law Firm

About This Firm

Since there are typically several parties involved in a truck accident, it is essential to have experienced legal support. Our Sioux Falls attorneys at HPS Law Firm have over 100 years of combined legal experience. They can offer skilled advocacy as you navigate your injury claim. Driving a large commercial vehicle is a difficult job. Often, truck drivers are overtired and spend many hours on the road. In addition to long hours, truck drivers face other hazards, such as: Improperly loaded or overloaded trucks, Tight deadlines, Distracting consoles, Changing weather and road conditions. These factors can significantly impact a driver’s ability to react to changes in traffic or road conditions. Unfortunately, when a truck driver loses control of a semi, it can have a catastrophic impact on the surrounding vehicles. Unlike an accident with a car, a collision with a commercial vehicle involves more than the driver. In addition to the driver, there may be other people or entities involved in settling a personal injury claim with a commercial vehicle, such as: The insurance company for the truck company, The trucking company, The insurance company for the driver (if the driver has a separate policy), The truck manufacturer. Insurers and trucking companies can sometimes make these situations complex by passing blame for the accident. It is essential to have skilled representation so that you have the legal support you need. All trucking accidents, even minor ones, can do serious damage to other vehicles and cause catastrophic injuries to drivers and passengers. Some of the most common types of trucking accidents include: Jackknife accidents, Head-on collisions, Rear-end accidents, Rollover accidents, Sideswipe accidents, Brake malfunction accidents, Tire blowout accidents. After an accident with a semi, getting support from one of our skilled attorneys, who will understand your case, is essential.

Trucking Accident Practice Areas

Firm-Reported Case Results

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