J. Todd Trucks
Michigan's Lawyers for the Injured
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Experience:
36 years
Language(s):
English
J. Todd Trucks | Clare Workers' Compensation Lawyer
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600 Pine Street
Clare, MI 48617
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Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jay Trucks & Associates, P.C. serves clients across the State of Michigan in injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability cases.
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About J.
It is Todd’s nature to work hard for his clients. He has a history of excelling at what is important to him. Law school is an example. Todd graduated magna cum laude from the Detroit College of Law. He is a bright, young attorney who is compassionate as well as intelligent.
Although he becomes very involved in the difficulties of his clients, he enjoys his work because it is an opportunity to help them out of those difficulties. Todd is a skillful communicator. He gains the cooperation of the many people involved in his cases by always dealing with them in a professional manner.
Todd joined the firm in 1988. Before attending law school, he graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Todd enjoys spending family time with his wife and two sons. He also has a passion for physical activities like water sports and weightlifting.
Although he becomes very involved in the difficulties of his clients, he enjoys his work because it is an opportunity to help them out of those difficulties. Todd is a skillful communicator. He gains the cooperation of the many people involved in his cases by always dealing with them in a professional manner.
Todd joined the firm in 1988. Before attending law school, he graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Todd enjoys spending family time with his wife and two sons. He also has a passion for physical activities like water sports and weightlifting.
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Experience
Attorney
Jay Trucks & Associates, PC
1988 - Present
Admission
Michigan
1989
Education
Furman Univeristy
BA (Business Administration)
1986
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member | Michigan Association for Justice
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Member | American Association for Justice
Honors / Awards
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Top Lawyer Legal Network2015
Notable Work
Cases
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.
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
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.
How did you build a successful practice?
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.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Smart, dedicated, and compassionate.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge is very important. It is a big advantage to know the tendencies of the judges, and juries.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
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.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
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.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
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.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping injured people during their time of need. I help to level the playing field against large corporations and insurance companies.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
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.
Are you involved in your community?
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.
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Jay Trucks & Associates, PC Highlights
Workers' Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Insurance
Firm Size:
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Languages:
English
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