Jay Trucks & Associates, PC

Jay Trucks & Associates, PC: Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers

Jay Trucks & Associates, PC is a Michigan-based law firm focused on representing injured individuals. The firm presents itself as dedicated to advocating for clients throughout the state, with a history that, according to its own communications, dates back to 1960 and is summarized by the motto "Winning for Michigan since 1960."

The firm states it has recovered over $600 million for its clients and has more than 1000 reviews. Its business model includes free case review and no upfront costs: the firm indicates that clients pay nothing unless the case is won.

Practice Areas

The firm's work is organized around five main areas of litigation and claims:

• Car accidents: handling rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, drunk driving accidents, and hit-and-run cases. The firm investigates liability, deals with insurance companies, and pursues the corresponding compensation.
• Truck accidents: representing victims of accidents involving heavy vehicles, with the goal of holding trucking companies accountable for catastrophic injuries.
• Motorcycle accidents: advocating for motorcyclists against insurers that, according to the firm, make offers below what is owed.
• Work injuries and workers' compensation: managing claims for repetitive strain injuries, construction site accidents, and occupational diseases, including fighting denials or disputes to obtain medical benefits and wage replacement.
• SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance): assistance with Social Security disability applications and the appeals process.

Financial Results Cited by the Firm

The firm publishes a list of financial recoveries obtained in various types of cases, which it uses as a demonstration of its experience:

• $3,700,000 for a fatal car accident.
• $2,000,000 on behalf of a 55-year-old truck driver fatally injured in an accident with a commercial vehicle.
• $2,000,000 for an automobile accident caused by a County Road Commission vehicle, in which a General Motors worker suffered catastrophic injuries.
• $1,950,000 for a fatal accident involving a propane truck.
• $1,950,000 for the wrongful death of a minor struck by a truck while riding a minibike.
• $1,305,000 for a fatal car accident in which a passenger was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
• $1,148,320 for a severe case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy that required the amputation of a leg.

How Compensation Is Calculated

The firm explains that case valuation considers three main components. The first is medical treatment, which includes hospital bills, emergency room visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescription medications, and any future care related to the injury. The second is lost wages: unpaid paychecks, days off work, used vacation time, loss of self-employment income, reduced earning capacity, and future wages affected by the injury or disability. The third is pain and suffering, which encompasses chronic pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the lasting physical and psychological impact on daily life.

Client Process

The firm describes a three-step process. The first is contact, available 24 hours a day, to listen to the client and answer their questions. The second is meeting with the assigned team, which supports the client from the initial consultation through to the final resolution. The third is full management of the claim, which includes gathering police reports and medical records, negotiating with insurance companies, taking statements, and representing the client in court.

Attorney Team

The firm identifies the following professionals: Jay Trucks, Todd Trucks, Kyle H. Trucks, Maxwell R. Trucks, Jayson A. Chizick, Joshua T. McFarland, Thomas Ognisanti, and Matt Conklin. Client testimonials featured on its website specifically mention Tom Ognisanti, Josh McFarland, Max, Jason, Kyle, and Jayson, who are credited with providing attentive service, consistent communication, and clear explanations throughout the process.

Michigan Presence

Jay Trucks & Associates serves clients throughout the state of Michigan and has offices in Clare, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph. The firm also offers virtual consultations at any time. Its main phone number is (989) 601-2554.

Locations

Clare office: 600 Pine St, Clare, MI 48617

Lansing office: 201 N Washington Sq, Suite 910, Lansing, MI 48933

Grand Rapids office: 220 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Saginaw office: 905 N Michigan Ave, Suite A, Saginaw, MI 48602

Kalamazoo office: 1595 W. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024

St. Joseph office: 811 Ship Street, Suite 3C, St. Joseph, MI 49085