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The Value of an 18 wheeler accident law firm Wheeler Settlement

You may be able to file claims if a vehicle with 18 wheels rear-ends your vehicle. The severity and nature of your injuries will determine the amount of your settlement.

You can also seek damages for future lost income. But, you must wait until your doctor confirms that your injuries have lasting effects.

Compensation for injuries

The severity of the injury suffered by the victim determines the amount of a settlement resulting from an 18-wheeler accident. Truck accidents often result in more serious injuries than car crashes, and the damages that follow are usually an indication of this. However, the monetary amount of compensation given to victims will also be contingent on a myriad of other aspects.

Medical costs are a major factor in determining a settlement for a trucking accident. This amount will include the cost of your previous and future treatments and any transportation costs to and from your doctor's appointment. The consequences of the accident for the quality of your life as well as loss of income are other elements to be taken into consideration. If your injuries are likely to hinder your the possibility of a job in the future, you may include this in your compensation claim.

It is not unusual for victims to recover hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars from a truck or 18 wheeler settlement after an accident. These amounts are much greater than what would be recovered in a typical car crash and a lot of these settlements are record breaking.

Our lawyers will investigate all parties that may be liable for your losses, including the truck driver and the company they work for, as well as any third-party companies that may have contributed to the accident. For example loading companies can be held liable if they improperly stack or overload cargo in the trailer. In addition, if the accident was caused by defective parts of the vehicle or truck or components, it is possible claim compensation against the manufacturer and/or distributor of these items.

Damages for Pain and Suffering

In addition to economic losses, victims can also claim compensation for the pain and suffering they have endured. This is in relation to the emotional and psychological distress caused by an accident. It's hard for you to quantify and therefore an important element of your claim. Our lawyers will calculate your non-economic losses to ensure you get a fair settlement for your injuries.

Some victims have long-lasting and severe injuries. The medical expenses and losses of these victims are likely be significant. Experts such as economists or medical professionals can help calculate these damages. Insurance companies can attempt to limit these losses by arguing that your ailments did not stem from the crash, but that they existed before. Our team will rebut these claims to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

In most cases it is the case that more than one person could be held accountable for an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The company that employs the driver could also be held responsible. In addition, if the truck was loaded incorrectly and the result was a crash and the loading company might be liable.

The process of negotiating a settlement for a truck crash case can seem to take forever. It is vital to understand that you shouldn't settle a personal injury case until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too soon you could accept an offer which is not enough compensation for your injuries.

Damages for Economic Loss

The most significant damage in a crash involving a truck are the economic losses. This includes the loss of wages, property damage and the expense to repair or replace your vehicle and other items you've were unable to replace during the accident.

Trucks are a lot heavier and bulkier than passenger vehicles. They cannot easily maneuver around to avoid collisions. Rear-end collisions are more dangerous because trucks slow down more to stop. The resulting impact can be devastating and life-altering.

Insurance companies and trucking firms will do anything to minimize their responsibility for injuries suffered by the victim. This includes the use of negotiations in order to get around the time limit for filing a lawsuit.

An experienced lawyer can help you defend yourself against the tactics used by these parties and help you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.

If more than one person was at fault for the collision, comparative negligence laws may affect your final settlement verdict. However, your lawyer has the expertise and experience to identify all parties liable and seek to pursue claims against them on behalf of you. This increases the odds of you receiving the full amount that you are entitled to. Call Kaine Law for a no-cost consultation today. Our lawyers will analyze and explain your case, your legal options, and the potential value of a truck accident claim.

Damages for Non-Economic Loss

Insurance companies and trucking companies providers may not be able to settle disputes outside of court. In many cases, the severity of the injuries and the complex nature of the case mean that a lawsuit is needed to ensure victims receive a fair amount of compensation.

Our firm has all the resources necessary to advocate for you and secure the most favorable settlement for your case. We'll bring in experts to conduct reenactments of accidents and employ other methods to demonstrate the severity of your injuries in court. This could include medical and vocational experts, along with economic loss specialists who can determine how much your losses from the past and in the future could be worth.

We could also hold others accountable if they were a contributing factor to the accident. This is especially relevant if they failed to comply with their legal obligations, for example, failing to maintain the truck or hire qualified drivers.

We can also file a lawsuit against the trucking company that employed the driver or when it was owned by an other party. Trucking companies may be held accountable for a variety of reasons for example, forcing their employees to work excessive hours or reducing expenses by not performing the proper maintenance on the vehicle. You can also bring a claim against a manufacturer of trucks if a defective component is found to cause an accident.