Trucking & Transportation Litigation

Aggressive Truck and Tractor-Trailer Defense Attorneys in West Michigan

At Howard P.C., we advise and defend trucking and logistics companies. Our lawyers are intimately familiar with the specific federal and state laws as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that govern truck accident and injury cases. Our lawyers have successfully handled matters involving wrongful death lawsuits, personal injury allegations, property damage litigation, Michigan No-Fault Act claims, insurance coverage disputes, cargo claims, contractual disputes and regulatory compliance.

We have litigated a wide variety of matters involving truck or tractor-trailer accidents on behalf of truck manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and trucking companies. We also have served as national counsel for a manufacturer of car haul carriers. William D. Howard, one of Howard P.C.'s principal lawyers, has tried over 50 cases in fourteen different states for this client on a variety of matters. He is extremely well versed in the legal and technical aspects of trucking, trailers, carriers and logistics companies.

Investigation to Lawsuit

As truck and tractor-trailer attorneys, we know the importance of an early pro-active response in preserving vital information, such as accident scene investigation, performing a detailed inspection of the unit itself, reviewing log books, pre-trip inspections, etc. before any evidence is disposed of or altered, directing the litigation on behalf of the client, interviewing witnesses and retaining accident investigators and reconstructionists when required. Our attorneys have successfully defended against all types of claims, including the following areas:

• Negligent pre-trip inspections
• Faulty safety devices
• Driver fatigue
• Licensing Violations
• Excessive cargo weight
• Load securement
• Violations of minimum operation requirements
• Improper equipment
• Failure to appreciate weather conditions and terrain
• Improper training of drivers
• Lighting and acuity
• Wrongful Death
• Personal injury

Learn how valuable a resource such as Howard P.C. can be. Contact our office to learn what we can do for you.