The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement
You could be eligible to file an appeal if a car with an
18 wheeler accident law firms-wheeler rear-ends you vehicle. The amount you will receive will be determined by the severity and nature your injuries.
You may also be able to recover damages in the event that you lose income. You should wait until the doctor is sure that your injuries are permanent.
Compensation for Injury
The degree of the injury determines the amount of a settlement resulting from an 18-wheeler crash. Injuries in truck accidents are usually much more severe than car crash injuries and the resulting damage can reflect this. However, the monetary amount of compensation awarded to victims will also depend on a myriad of other factors.
Medical costs are an essential factor in determining value of a trucking crash settlement. The cost of previous and future treatments will be considered when calculating the amount, that could include any transportation costs for appointments with your doctor. The effects of the accident on the quality of your life as well as loss of income are other factors to be considered. If your injuries prevent you from obtaining the possibility of a job in the future, you may include this in your compensation claim.
It is not uncommon for victims to recover hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars in a truck or 18 wheeler settlement after an accident. These figures are far greater than what is recovered in a typical car crash, and many of these settlements surpass records.
Our lawyers will investigate all parties that might be accountable for your losses, which includes the truck driver and the company they work for, as well as any third-party companies that could have contributed to the accident. For instance, loading companies could be held accountable if they improperly pile or over-load cargo onto the trailer. If the accident was caused by faulty parts for the truck or vehicle, you can also make a claim against the distributor and/or manufacturer.
Damages for Suffering and Pain
In addition to economic losses victims may also seek compensation for pain and suffering. This refers to the emotional and psychological distress resulted from an injury. It's hard for you to quantify, and is an important element of your claim. Our lawyers will work to calculate your non-economic loss so that you receive an appropriate amount of compensation for your injuries.
Some victims have long-lasting and severe injuries. The medical bills and expenses are likely to be substantial. These damages are calculated with the help of experts like economists and medical professionals. Insurance companies can try to minimize your losses by saying that the accident did not cause your condition, but it existed before. Our team will rebut these claims to get you the compensation that you deserve.
Sometimes more than one party could be at fault in an 18-wheeler accident. Besides the truck driver the company who employs him or her could be held responsible. In the event that the truck was not loaded correctly and this led to the accident and caused the crash, then the company that loaded it may be responsible.
It could seem as if it takes a long time to settle a truck accident case. It is crucial to remember that you shouldn't settle a personal injury claim until you have reached the point of maximum medical improvement (MMI). When you settle too quickly, you're accepting an offer that doesn't adequately pay for your injuries.
Damages for Economic Loss
The most significant damage in a crash involving a truck are your economic losses. This includes the loss of wages, property damage as well as the cost to repair or replace your vehicle and other items that you were unable to replace in the crash.
Trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger cars. They cannot easily maneuver around to avoid collisions. They take longer to stop, making rear-end collisions particularly dangerous. The impact that results can be devastating and life-altering.
Insurance providers and trucking companies will do everything they can to minimize their liability to the victim's damage. This could include dragging out negotiations to try to pass the law for filing a lawsuit.
An experienced attorney can help you fight these tactics and get the maximum compensation for your injuries.
Laws governing comparative negligence can affect the final settlement or verdict in the event that more than one party is at fault in the collision. Your attorney will have the expertise and expertise to identify all parties responsible and pursue claims on your behalf. This will increase your odds of obtaining the amount you are entitled to. Contact Kaine Law for a no-cost consultation today. Our
lawyers will review your case, discuss your legal options and discuss the potential benefits of your truck accident claim.
Damages for Non-Economic losses
Companies that transport trucks and their insurance providers may not be able to settle cases outside of court. In many instances, the seriousness of the injuries and the complexity of the case indicates that a lawsuit is required to ensure victims receive fair compensation.
Our firm has the resources to fight for the best settlement for your case. We will use experts to recreate the events of your accident and other methods to prove your damages. This could include medical or vocational experts, along with economic loss specialists who will estimate the amount of your past and future losses could be worth.
We can also hold other parties accountable if they are a contributing factor to the accident. This is especially applicable if they did not comply with their legal obligations, like failing to maintain the truck or hire qualified drivers.
We may also file a claim against the trucking company which employed the driver, or if it was owned by an other party. Trucking companies may be held accountable for a variety of reasons, such as forcing their drivers into unreasonable working hours or cutting costs by not performing proper maintenance on the vehicle. We may also file an action against the manufacturer of the truck when it is proved that a defective part caused the collision.