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Oklahoma City Trucking Accident AttorneyHave you or anyone in your family been seriously injured in an accident involving a semi tractor-trailer combination or a heavy construction vehicle? Accidents occur when drivers or owners of 18-wheelers or long-haul trucks are negligent, ineffectively trained, sleep deprived, or may even devoid in the maintenance or repair of their rigs, or a defect in the vehicle itself. Products Liability. There are strict rules and regulations mandated by the federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to prevent accidents. Due to the driver's disregard of these rules and regulations, accidents occur at an alarming rate. Being hit by these vehicle may cause death, paralysis, or permanent disability in many ways, such as loss of a limb preventing you from being able to work to provide a livelihood for your family and other injuries such as a stroke, emotional distress, PTSD, or other debilitating conditions. In many cases, it is possible to negotiate a structured settlement to minimize the burden of taxes, particularly in cases where punitive damages might be available if the case went to trial. Zelbst, Holmes & Butler serve Oklahoma City, Lawton, Edmond, Norman, Midwest City, Del City, Moore, Tulsa, Altus, and all of the United States. |
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