When a commercial truck weighing up to 80,000 pounds collides with a passenger vehicle, the outcome is almost always devastating. Truck accident victims often suffer catastrophic injuries, overwhelming medical bills, and lifelong consequences. At Niesen, McDonough & Niesen LLC, our St. Louis truck accident attorneys stand ready to protect your rights, hold negligent truck drivers and trucking companies accountable, and pursue the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
With more than 100 years of combined experience in personal injury law, our law firm has built a reputation for success in handling even the most complex truck accident cases. From day one, we provide strong legal representation and fight tirelessly for every accident victim we serve.
A truck accident is not the same as a typical car accident. Commercial trucks are governed by strict federal regulations, and when a crash happens, multiple parties may be at fault, including the truck driver, the trucking company, or even a manufacturer. To make matters more difficult, insurance companies representing trucking carriers often send investigators to the crash site within hours, working to reduce their liability and shift blame onto the victim.
If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in a truck accident, you don’t have to face this battle alone. At Niesen, McDonough & Niesen LLC, we provide personalized attention, proven trial strategies, and a strong attorney-client relationship built on trust. We are here to protect your rights and fight for the full value of your personal injury claim.
Because of their size and weight, commercial vehicles can cause devastating injuries to those in smaller cars. Our firm has represented clients suffering from:
These severe injuries often require long-term treatment, rehabilitation, and significant lifestyle adjustments. Our personal injury attorneys fight to ensure that all current and future needs are factored into your injury claim.
A successful truck accident claim can provide compensation for both economic damages and non-economic losses. Depending on your case, you may be entitled to recovery for:
Our personal injury lawyers carefully calculate the full value of your losses so that you are not left facing financial hardship after such a devastating event.
Our lawyers have a long history of securing results for truck accident victims, including a $3 million verdict in a recent truck accident case (Karahodzic v. JBS Carriers, Inc.) and an $11 million dollar settlement with a cement truck company for a wrongful death. We prepare every case for trial, ensuring we are always ready to take on large trucking companies and their insurers in the courtroom.
The Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen was a very helpful asset to my case. The lawyer Mike McDonough specifically was very helpful. His communication skills were superb, he always responded in a timely manner and answered all my questions with professional/helpful advice. Overall the service exceeded my expectations, I would definitely recommend them to others.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, the steps you take immediately afterward can make a major difference in protecting your rights. We recommend:
The sooner you act, the stronger your personal injury claim will be.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, the steps you take immediately afterward can make a major difference in protecting your rights. We recommend:
The sooner you act, the stronger your personal injury claim will be.
If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in a truck accident, you don’t have to face this battle alone. At Niesen, McDonough & Niesen LLC, we provide personalized attention, proven trial strategies, and a strong attorney-client relationship built on trust. We are here to protect your rights and fight for the full value of your personal injury claim.
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