Having a large truck hit your vehicle can put the brakes on your life, but a truck accident attorney can help you get things back on track. Truck drivers might run red lights and cause accidents, or they may have experienced a mechanical failure or pressing circumstance that prevents the driver from stopping in time to prevent your accident.
When you are in an accident, and the other driver or their vehicle is at fault, the law entitles you to damages that the liable party should provide.
An experienced truck accident attorney can meet with you, assess your accident, and answer any questions you might have about your legal rights. Read on to learn more about truck accidents and how an attorney can help you collect the fullest possible compensation for your injuries and property damage.
Heavy Trucks Cause Accidents
Truckers can cause T-bone truck accidents, but the weight and size of trucks can magnify the damage. The likelihood of a fatal accident with large trucks that weigh from 10,001 to 14,000 pounds increased by 330 percent more than for trucks 10,000 pounds or less. When a large truck gains too much momentum and needs to stop to prevent an accident, it cannot. When a truck tows a larger trailer behind, the momentum of the weight can drive the truck forward, causing a T-bone accident.When the Other Driver Violates Traffic Laws, You May Hold Them Liable
Being in a truck accident with a driver who was violating the rules of the road entitles you to damages for your injuries, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and any other losses associated with the accident. If a truck driver who was speeding, running lights, driving while fatigued, or intoxicated hit you, then that driver (through their insurance company) should be responsible for covering your losses. The employer of the driver can also be liable. Your lawyer can help determine what was happening in the moments leading up to the accident and collect the evidence you need to support your claims.Dealing With Difficult Insurance Companies
Always remember that the insurance company - whether the insurance company of the at-fault truck driver or even your own insurance company - does not work for you. Insurers profit by maximizing revenues and minimizing costs. Revenues for an insurance company are the premiums they collect from truckers and trucking companies, while the costs of an insurance company are payments to claimants like you. The insurance company makes the most profits by paying out as little as possible and denying whichever claims they can. If you received a settlement offer from the insurance company, speak with an attorney before accepting it. The purpose of a quick settlement offer from the insurance company is to get you to accept less than you deserve, so the insurance company profits more. Settlement offers might cover the immediate costs associated with your accident like emergency medical bills and car repairs, but they rarely cover long-term costs like rehabilitation or a negative impact on your ability to work and support your family.Your Truck Accident Lawyer Can Collect the Fullest Damages for You
When you have been in an accident and try to recover damages on your own, you may get a low settlement offer that does not cover your full costs, as we discussed above. The insurance company knows that you have not worked on dozens of similar cases and that you do not know how much other similar cases paid out for the injured drivers hit by trucks. The insurance company will use this lack of knowledge and experience on your behalf to encourage you to take less than what you deserve, leaving you to pay future costs out of your pocket. Compensation, however, should put you in a position as though the accident had never happened. Your truck accident lawyer steps into your shoes from the moment you sign with them, taking over all negotiations and communications with the opposing party and the insurance company so that you can focus on getting past the accident and on with your life. Your experienced truck accident attorney applies their knowledge of the law to your case and collects the evidence you need to accurately measure your damages and determine the cause of the accident. Truck drivers might be under contract to not speak about accidents, and without an attorney who knows how to get answers, you might not collect the information you need to have your damages covered.Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer for Help Today
A truck accident lawyer can help you as soon as you have received emergency medical care for your injuries following the accident. Calling a truck accident lawyer is a step towards receiving full compensation for your injuries. If you worry that a truck accident lawyer will cost too much, responsible truck accident lawyers will take your case on contingency. You will not have to pay anything out-of-pocket and only need to pay your attorney if they win your case for you. Connect with a local truck accident lawyer as soon as possible to explore your options. Connect with the right attorney today to learn how they can advocate for your best interests and ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve for your truck accident.Adam B. Lawler
Attorney at Law / Partner
Adam Lawler is the founder of Lawler Brown. Adam is a 2004 graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law. Adam worked for a local firm until founding the Lawler Brown in 2009. Adam’s practice areas focus in Personal Injury, Business, Real Estate, Probate/Trust/Estate Administration and general litigation.
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