Frequently Asked Questions About Large Truck Lawsuits

There are more than 400,000 accidents involving large trucks each year

. Many of those end in a fatality and many more with serious injuries. Below we have answered a number of the most common questions that people have about auto accidents involving large trucks.

Q: How do I know if I have a case for a large truck accident lawsuit?

A: If you were injured or your property damaged in an accident involving a large truck in which the driver or faulty equipment was to blame then you may have a basis for a personal injury lawsuit. The only way to know for sure is to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Once the lawyer has heard all of the details of the accident, he will be able to tell you if you should file a suit.

Q: Will the suit be brought against the truck driver or the trucking company?

A: That depends on the specifics of your case. In some instances the suit would be brought against the driver. Other times the suit would be against the trucking company. There are also cases that would call for a suit being brought against both the driver and the trucking company.

Q: I was not injured, but had serious property damage. Do I still have the basis for a lawsuit?

A: Yes. If a large truck accident in which the driver or faulty equipment was to blame, then the driver and/or the trucking company would be responsible to pay for any losses, including property damage.

Q: The lawyer for the trucking company has already contacted me. What should I do?

A: It is advised that you do not speak to the attorney for the driver or the trucking company directly. Certainly do not sign anything from them. Instead, you need to enlist the help of a qualified personal injury lawyer BEFORE you speak to the lawyers for the other side.

Once you have a lawyer, all communication from the other counsel will go through your lawyer.

Q: Will the lawsuit for the large truck accident cover the time I missed from work?

A: Yes, if you have missed work due to injuries sustained in a large truck accident then the lawsuit would include a request for reimbursement for those lost wages.

Q: How do I choose a good lawyer for my personal injury large truck accident lawsuit?

A: Because a large trucking company is likely to have access to high-quality lawyers, it is important that you choose a personal injury lawyer that will be able to handle them. Choose a lawyer who not only has plenty of personal injury experience, but who has specific experience handling large truck accident cases.

by: Penelope Stone

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