Getting plowed into by a semi-truck is one of the most horrendous accidents anyone can experience. You may have suffered severe injuries, and your car could be totaled. While money will not heal your injuries, it will pay for your medical bills and repair or replacement for your car, while helping to sustain you during …
What Is the Average Truck Accident Lawsuit Timeline?
The average truck accident lawsuit timeline depends on numerous factors. Some cases settle relatively quickly, and accident victims never need to sue the driver or trucking company. Others require a lengthy legal process and may eventually go to trial, asking a judge and jury to assign blame and award damages. While there is no way …
What to Do If You’re Injured in a Truck Accident
Knowing what to do if you’re injured in a truck accident can ensure you get the care you need and have the necessary evidence to support your insurance claim later. Injuries from truck accidents can be both serious and expensive. In addition, the claims process is sometimes difficult because of how liability works in these …
Can I Sue a Trucking Company for an Accident Caused By their Driver?
It is often possible to sue a trucking company for a crash caused by their driver. In addition, trucking companies can be vicariously liable for accidents that occur due to their employees’ negligence. Building a case based on vicarious liability requires additional steps, and you could face corporate attorneys. You may want to work with …
What Should I Do at the Scene of a Truck Sccident?
If you are the victim of a negligent truck driver and suffer injuries in a semi-truck accident, doing the right things at the scene could help you build a claim and recover compensation later. Some of the things you should do when possible on the scene of any traffic accident include: Protect yourself from further …
What Can I Do to Protect My Rights After a Truck Accident?
If you were hurt in a truck accident, you should take certain steps to protect your right to seek compensation for your damages. You may qualify to hold the truck driver, their employer, or another negligent party accountable for your injuries and the other harm you suffered. If you do not protect your rights, it …
What Should I Do in the Days Following a Truck Accident?
In the days following a truck accident, you should seek medical treatment, ensure there is a report of your accident, and file an insurance claim. You may also want to consider hiring an attorney from our firm to help pursue your financial losses. We can assist you in the legal process after reviewing your case …
How Long do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Truck Accident?
How long you have to file a lawsuit after a truck accident depends on the statute of limitations in your state and any exceptions to this law that could apply. This makes it crucial to act quickly after these accidents to protect your rights and preserve evidence. Even if you believe you have a year …
How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer?
Hiring a truck accident lawyer from our firm will not cost you anything up front to manage your case. Our personal injury attorneys handle cases based on contingency fees. We will use our resources to investigate and file your claim and seek compensation on your behalf. You can discuss your case with our team for …
When Should You Get a Lawyer for a Truck Accident?
If you suffered injuries in a collision because of a negligent truck driver, you may want to enlist the help of our personal injury law firm as soon as your injuries allow. Because the liable parties in these cases often include both the trucker and their employer, you likely do not want to try to …