Steve Gursten, truck accident lawyer and Michigan Auto Law partner, discusses a critical part of securing a top truck accident settlement: lots of victorious trial experience. Gursten says that when defense lawyers and insurance companies determine how much money they want to offer to settle a truck accident case, they strongly consider the sophistication and courtroom experience of the plaintiffsâ lawyers. He adds that a law firm must have the resources and expertise to be able to fund the extensive discovery required for a successful truck accident lawsuit.