subject: Tractor Trailer Accident Lawsuits: The Impact Of Large Truck Accidents [print this page] In the hands of a reckless driver, large trucks and semis can be weapons on wheels. Cars dont stand a chance against these monstrosities, and many large truck accidents result in injury, paralysis, or even death. This can leave an injured driver with hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid hospital bills.
If youve been injured in a collision with a large truck, speak with a personal injury attorney. They can help you reach a settlement with the trucking company, protect your rights, and get you the money youre entitled to.
Attorney Fees
Most personal injury lawyers dont make money unless your case is successful. If you win the case, the attorney takes their fee as a percentage of the settlement amount. Lack of cash should not stand in your way of filing a trucking accident lawsuit. If youve been injured, you should file. The lawyers fees are contingent upon a winning case.
Trucking Company Representatives
If youve been in an accident with a tractor-trailer, consult an attorney before you enter into any agreement with a trucking company representative. Trucking companies often send their own agents to the site of the accident. These agents will try to minimize the companys liability, and might even insist that the accident was your fault. If you know you werent in the wrong, collect statements and contact information from witnesses and paramedics who will back up your story. Then hire an attorney and have them present at all future meetings with the insurance companys representatives.
Damages
Because big trucks can cause grievous injuries, the settlement amounts are typically larger than those found in regular car accident lawsuits. Families who lost a loved one in a large truck collision may ask to be compensated for lost income, pain and suffering, medical bills, and funeral expenses.
If youve been injured and are unable to work, you will need to recoup your medical expenses and lost wages. If youve been disabled, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and inability to support yourself. Your attorney will help you decide on a reasonable damage amount. Contact them as soon as possible following your accident.
