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How to Find the Best Truck Accident Lawyers for You

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When you or a loved one have been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, finding the best truck accident lawyer for you can feel like just one more hassle among many. However, choosing a truck accident attorney you can trust is perhaps one of the most important steps you can take once you’ve established that you have a personal injury case. 

But how can prospective clients separate the best truck accident lawyers from the rest? What qualities and evidence should they look for? 

Richard Mithoff of Mithoff Law has had decades of experience handling truck accident cases from around the nation. Nominated as one of the best lawyers in the country multiple times, he and the Mithoff team—each formidable lawyers in their own right—work hard to hold those responsible for truck accidents accountable. 

Here, our Houston 18-wheeler accident attorneys outline what it takes to be designated one of the best truck accident lawyers in Texas and the nation. As we do so, we will demonstrate those qualities in action by walking you through one of our truck accident cases. 

The best truck accident lawyers:

Back up their reputation with case results & experience 

Experience is one of the most important things to look into when searching for representation. The best truck accident lawyers recognize that quality representation involves an in-depth understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to most 18-wheeler operations (such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations), as well as the types of catastrophic injuries that are typical in a crash involving a big rig and how those affected by truck accident injuries can best plan for future care attributable to such injuries.

While the attorneys at Mithoff Law have over 40 years of experience representing those affected by truck accidents, we have opted to highlight the following case as one example of success. 

In 2007, Mithoff Law attorneys Richard Mithoff and Janie Jordan tried an 18-wheeler accident case that occurred on I-10 in Louisiana to a jury in federal court. The case presented severe injuries typical of 18-wheeler accidents. In particular, two of the plaintiffs suffered severe burn injuries over a majority of their bodies (fires are not uncommon as a result of 18-wheeler crashes). The case resulted in a $32 million jury verdict for the firm’s clients. 

Have access to top subject matter experts 

Personal injury cases, including truck accident cases, frequently require the input of subject matter experts. These experts can provide insights into their area of expertise that may then shed light on what (or who) caused a commercial truck accident. 

The aforementioned case involved extensive discussion and interaction with subject-matter experts, such as the patient’s’ own treaters, other medical experts with experience in burn injury aftercare, and certified life care planners. With their help, Mithoff law was able to present a more complete picture of the medical needs of the individuals involved in the accident. 

Prioritize their clients’ best interests

The best truck accident lawyers also recognize that, in addition to having an understanding of trucking accident law, they must also have a thorough knowledge of the types of catastrophic injuries that are typical in a crash involving a big rig as well as how those affected by truck accident injuries can best plan for future care. 

Severe injuries sustained during truck accidents typically involve lengthy courses of expensive treatment and life care planning considerations to anticipate and address future care needs. In addition to the extensive work undertaken to prove liability at trial, Mithoff focuses our efforts on developing a complete and medically sound overview of damages. The substantial attention it takes to fully address those future care needs is instrumental in presenting such cases to the jury.

Their colleagues and former clients hold them in high esteem

Asked for comment about his preparation for such trials, Richard Mithoff said, “Juries typically appreciate it when they feel that an attorney has done his homework, and presented them with supportable facts.” 

Not only do juries appreciate an attorney who has done his homework; clients and peers do, too. Richard Mithoff and his team have been helping clients long before services like Yelp even existed; for a clear overview of his reputation, we recommend reading his 2016 Houston Chronicle profile, “Lawyer Richard Mithoff: a study in empathy”.

Put your best foot forward when you work with one of the best truck accident lawyers in Houston

Richard Mithoff of Mithoff Law has had decades of experience handling truck accident cases from around the nation. Nominated by Forbes as one of the top ten lawyers in the country and named one of the top 10 lawyers in Texas by Super Lawyer for 12 years, he and his team—each formidable lawyers in their own right—work hard to hold those responsible for truck accidents accountable. 

To set up a consultation with one of the best truck accident lawyers out there, call Mithoff Law at 713-654-1122.

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Reported amounts will not reflect attorneys’ fees (typically up to a 40 percent contingent fee) or case expenses. Jury verdicts may have been settled pending an appeal for a lesser amount and may remain a confidential basis on agreement of the parties as approved by the court.

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