J. Todd Trucks | Clare Workers' Compensation Lawyer

I resolved a workers' compensation death case for $400,000. My client was the 3 year old daughter. Her father was killed during the course of his employment. The settlement paid $1400 per month for 15 years, and $50,000 at ages 18, 21, and 25. The money was more than sufficient to allow the mother to provide for all of life's necessities up to age 18. The lump sum payments will allow the child to attend college, purchase a home, or invest.

I am the second generation. I was able to build upon a firm that had been in existence for many years, and earned a good reputation. Jay F. Trucks was the founder of the law firm. He is still practicing law at the age of 80. I purchased the firm approximately 10 years ago.

Smart, dedicated, and compassionate.

Local knowledge is very important. It is a big advantage to know the tendencies of the judges, and juries.

Significant information is provided during the initial free phone consultation: Do you have a case, where will the case be filed, how long will the case take, what is range of what the case is worth.

Name, address, phone number, how did the injury happen, who's fault was the accident, how serious are the injuries, surgeries performed, are you disabled from working.

Second generation lawyer with 29 years of experience. I have only handled workers' compensation and auto accident cases. I will out work my competition. We have kept up with the latest technology for case management and client communication.

Helping injured people during their time of need. I help to level the playing field against large corporations and insurance companies.

I have a wonderful wife and two boys in college. My wife and I enjoy attending our boys sporting events, and spending time at Higgins Lake where we enjoy boating and other water sports. I enjoy working out on a daily basis.

I have coached youth sports, and have donated money to many local projects including turf for the high school football, stadium seating for the baseball team, yearly donations to Habitat for Humanity, Big Brother Big Sisters, United Way, and other charities.

• Member | Michigan Association for Justice
  Member | American Association for Justice

• Top Lawyer | Legal Network | 2015

• Michigan Injury Lawyer Case Results
  Settlements and Verdicts Jay Trucks & Associates is a law firm that is proud to represent our clients, and willing to do what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. We work hard and want you to feel comfortable in choosing us to fight for your legal rights in many different practice areas. Below is a sample of some of our most recent settlements and verdicts to give you an idea of what we can accomplish for you. Personal Injury Recoveries $2 million recovery - Automobile accident caused by County Road Commission vehicle; GM worker suffered catastrophic injuries, including loss of an eye and traumatic brain injury. $1 million recovery - Automobile accident caused when company vehicle ran a stop sign, killing 17 year old female and her unborn fetus. $698,000 recovery - 55 year old tree cutter who suffered a closed head injury. $620,000 (combined) recovery - Motorcycle accident; 25 year GM worker husband suffered right humerus fracture and shoulder injury; medical receptionist wife suffered closed head injury and ankle fracture. $600,000 (combined) recovery - Motorcycle accident; computer worker husband suffered fractures to collar bone, tibia, and fibula; mortgage broker wife suffered closed head injury. $935,000 recovery - 29 year old female who suffered multiple fractured bones when a commercial vehicle made a left hand turn into her lane. $500,000 policy limits recovery - Automobile accident; family business owner suffered neck fractures and shoulder injuries. $490,000 recovery - Motorcycle accident; carpenter’s apprentice suffered fractured ribs, fractured tibia and fibula, fractured femur, loss of three toes, and removal of spleen. Workers' Compensation Recoveries $480,000 recovery - Work accident; pipefitter suffered severe closed head injury. $450,000 recovery - Work accident; 51 year old man with an eye injury. $300,000 recovery - Work accident; 50 year old mechanic with a lower back injury. $284,000 recovery - Work accident; 57-year-old maintenance man with a crush injury to his left hand. $245,000 recovery - Work accident; satellite dish installer suffered injuries to leg and ankle. $235,000 recovery - 48 year old stamping press mechanic who suffered a lower back injury.

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