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If a truck driver with 18 wheels rear-ends your vehicle, you could be able to make claims against the truck driver and their employer. The amount you will receive will be determined by the severity and nature your injuries.
You may also seek damages if you are unable to earn future income. You should wait until your doctor confirms your injuries are permanent.
Compensation for Injury
The severity of the victim's injuries determines the value of a settlement following an 18-wheeler crash. Truck accidents typically cause more serious injuries than car accidents and the repercussions which follow are often an indication of this. However, the monetary amount of compensation that is awarded to victims is also contingent on a variety of other factors.
Medical expenses are a significant factor in determining the settlement following a trucking crash. This amount will include the cost of prior and future treatments and any transportation costs to and from your doctor's appointment. The impact of the accident on the quality of your life as well as lost income are also aspects to be considered. In the event that your injuries could hinder future employment, you can include this in your compensation claim.
In a settlement of an 18-wheeler or truck accident, victims could recover hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions. These settlements are higher than those that would be paid in a typical car accident, and some of them break records.
Our lawyers will investigate any other parties that could be accountable for your loss. This includes the truck driver, their company, and any other third-party businesses that could have contributed to the accident. Companies that load cargo, for instance could be held liable for their actions if they incorrectly pile or over load cargo on the trailer. If the accident was caused by defective vehicle or truck parts, you can also file a claim against the distributor and/or manufacturer.
Damages for Pain and Suffering
Apart from the economic loss victims can also seek compensation for suffering and pain. This is a reference to the emotional and psychological distress caused by an accident. It's hard for you to quantify, and is an essential element of your claim. Our lawyers will calculate your non-economic losses, ensuring that you get an appropriate settlement for your injuries.
Some victims suffer from a long-lasting and debilitating injury. The medical expenses and the future losses of these victims are likely to be significant. Experts like economists or medical professionals help calculate the amount of damages. Insurance companies can attempt to limit these losses by arguing that your conditions did not arise from the crash, but that they existed prior to. Our team will rebut these claims and get you the compensation that you deserve.
Sometimes there are multiple parties that could be at fault in an 18-wheeler accident. The company who employs the driver may also be held responsible. In the event that the truck was loaded improperly and the result was a crash and caused the crash, then the company that loaded it could be held responsible.
The process of negotiating a settlement in the aftermath of a crash with a truck can seem to take forever. It is crucial to understand that you shouldn't settle a personal-injury claim until you've reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too quickly you may accept a settlement offer that is not adequate compensation for your injuries.
Damages for Economic Loss
While it is possible to claim damages for past, current and future medical expenses but the most significant damages in truck accident cases are based on your financial losses. This includes lost wages, property damages and the cost to repair or replace your vehicle, as well as other things you've were unable to replace in the accident.
Trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. They are not able to maneuver around to avoid collisions. Rear-end collisions can be more dangerous because trucks take longer to stop. The impact could be devastating and even life-altering.
Insurance companies and trucking companies will do everything to minimize their responsibility for the injuries of the victim. This includes engaging in negotiations in a bid to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit.
An experienced lawyer can help you defend you against the tactics used by these parties and ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.
If more than one person was responsible for the accident the laws on comparative negligence could impact your final settlement or verdict. Your attorney will have the expertise and expertise to identify all parties accountable and pursue claims on your behalf. This will increase the chance of you getting the amount you are entitled to. Call Kaine Law for a no-cost consultation today. Our attorneys will review your case, discuss your legal options, and discuss the potential value of your truck accident claim.
Damages for losses that are not economic
The insurance companies of trucking companies and their providers may not be able to settle disputes outside of court. The complexity of these cases as well as the nature of the injuries typically mean that a lawsuit has to be filed in order for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation.
Our firm has all the resources necessary to represent you and obtain the best settlement for your case. We'll bring in experts to conduct accident reenactments and employ other methods to demonstrate the severity of your losses in court. This may include vocational and medical experts as well as economic loss specialists who will determine the worth of your past and future damages.
In addition, we can also be able to hold other parties accountable in the event that they contributed to the cause of the crash. This is especially the case if they fail to comply with their legal obligations, for example, not maintaining the truck or employ qualified drivers.
We may also file claims against the trucking company which employed the driver, or if it was owned by another company. Trucking companies could be held accountable for a myriad of reasons, such as forcing their employees to work in unreasonable hours or reducing costs through not ensuring proper maintenance of the vehicle. We can also bring an action against the company that made of the truck if it can be established that a defect in the component caused an accident.