Trucks cause catastrophic injuries or death when they are involved in an accident with a motorcycle, car, or another truck.  If operator negligence is the cause of the truck accident, the victim or family of the victim may be entitled to compensation.  If you have been injured in a truck accident in Grand Rapids, you need an expert who can give you proper legal advice.   R. Kevin Thieme is a personal injury attorney who can give you that advice. 

Truck accidents involving commercial vehicles with savvy insurance adjusters and corporate attorneys may offer quick, inadequate settlements.  R. Kevin Thieme will make sure that if you are entitled to a greater recovery, you will get it.

Truck accidents are commonly caused by some form of driver negligence. Causes of these accidents range from driver fatigue, poorly maintained equipment, tire failure, excessive speeds for road conditions, poorly trained drivers, and inexperienced drivers.  Investigating truck accidents requires specific knowledge on how to properly conduct an investigation.  This requires knowledge of specialized laws that specifically relate to trucks, training records, vehicle maintenance records, log books and driver qualifications.   R. Kevin Thieme will determine the cause of the accident.  He will then work aggressively to obtain the maximum benefit possible for the victim.  

R. Kevin Thieme was invited to serve on the prestigious Michigan State Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff’s Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.