Truck Accident Settlement: Record Win for Client Hit by an 18 Wheeler

It was early in the morning—dark and a little rainy. I was on my way to work. I slowed down, saw the car in front of me, and noticed the headlights behind me. In my rearview mirror, I saw a semi-truck coming right at me. All I could think was, “Oh my God, I’m going to die.”

The semi hit me from behind and pushed me into the vehicles in front of me. It was terrifying. I called 911 and stayed in the vehicle until paramedics arrived. They checked my blood pressure and did a quick evaluation. When I finally got out of the vehicle and saw the wreck, I realized how lucky I was to still be alive.

A couple of hours later, as the adrenaline wore off, the pain set in. I couldn’t move. I went to the emergency room with severe neck and back pain. All the stress and pain hit at once. I didn’t know what to think. I spoke to my dad, and he told me, “Make sure you find someone you trust. Zehl & Associates know what they’re doing. That’s who I want on my side.”

From the very beginning, I never had to worry about anything. Lamar was awesome—he felt like an old friend. Nothing was ever awkward. Every step of the process was blunt and honest, which I loved. I don’t like things sugarcoated. I felt like they truly cared and wanted to do things the right way, giving me the best options for my future.

Meanwhile, the defendants went through all my records, nitpicking and exaggerating things. It blew my mind that someone so clearly at fault would try to deny what happened. But Lamar and the Zehl & Associates team knew me and were able to counter everything, making the defendant look foolish.

I didn’t have an expectation for a specific number. My goal was simply to be cared for and to secure my future. In their negotiations, Zehl & Associates achieved an excellent result. They did everything you could hope for to make you feel cared for, taking the time to know you as a person.

If you want someone in your corner, please call Zehl & Associates.