Transportation Litigation
When your commercial vehicle is involved in an accident, it is important to act quickly to minimize exposure to potential legal action. The transportation litigation attorneys at Lewis Wagner have represented commercial carriers throughout the Midwest and have earned a national reputation for being a valuable advocate for carriers, drivers and insurers.
Our transportation team believes in educating our clients on how to identify possible sources of future litigation and then working to minimize the client’s exposure before the first claim is filed. When a legal issue does arise, our firm stands ready to represent motor carriers and railroads in personal injury suits, wrongful death claims, and a variety of other transportation-related lawsuits. Some of the critical services we provide our transportation industry clients include:
- Immediate accident investigations
- Collection of evidence, including witness statements, photographs and videos
- The use of engineering, biomechanics and animation
- Identification of medical, vocational and economic experts
- Familiarity with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Fluency in Department of Transportation Regulations