Understanding Personal Injury Law

Answering A Few Questions About Truck Accident Cases

24 August 2016

Kristina Walker

It is a reality that being involved in an auto accident can be a dangerous situation. Unfortunately, there are many people that may not be particularly informed about the legal process of pursuing damages. If this is the case for you, learning the following few questions and answers that pertain to accidents involving commercial trucks, will help you be better prepared for the event that you are involved in an accident with one of these large vehicles.

Will You Be Suing The Driver, The Employer, Or The Insurer?

Some individuals may not be sure about who they will be targeting with the lawsuit. Not surprisingly, some people may not want to be as aggressive if they think that they will be suing the individual driver. However, it should be noted that it is common practice to list all of the possible parties responsible for the incident.  In the event that you are awarded compensation, it will likely come from the insurance company or the business rather than the driver. If the driver was extremely negligent, they may also be forced to cover some of the damages cause by their actions.

Are Truck Accident Cases Different From Traditional Car Accident Ones?

The process of resolving a case involving a large commercial vehicle is procedurally similar to resolving accidents with smaller vehicles. However, the damages that may be involved can be far more than what is found in a standard auto accident. This is due to the larger size of the vehicles. Even at slow speed accident with a large commercial vehicle can result in devastating damages to both the driver and their car. For this reason, it is critical to retain an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you have the best chance of recovering the maximum amount possible.

Are There Options Available For Individuals That Can Not Hire Or Travel To Meet With An Attorney?

Sadly, there are some individuals that may believe that they lack the financial resources to hire an attorney. Luckily, most civil injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, and this allows their clients to avoid paying their fee unless the attorney collects compensation.

Travel can be difficult for those that have recently been involved in a serious auto accident. In addition to potentially having lost their vehicle, these individuals may be too injured to comfortably travel. Fortunately, there are many attorneys that will work with these clients to meet with them in a comfortable and convenient location. This ensures that these individuals can have the counsel that they deserve despite the losses and injuries that they have incurred. 

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