The Value of an 18 wheeler accident Wheeler Settlement

If an 18 wheeler rear-ends your vehicle, you may be able to file an claim against the truck driver and their employer. The nature and lawsuits severity of your injuries will determine the value of your settlement.

You may also be able to recover damages in the event that you lose income. However, you should wait until your doctor has confirmed that your injuries will have permanent consequences.

Compensation for Injuries

The severity of the injury suffered by the victim determines the value of a settlement for an 18-wheeler accident. Accidents involving trucks often cause more serious injuries than car crashes and the repercussions which follow are often an indication of this. However, the amount of compensation that is awarded to victims is also contingent on a variety of other aspects.

Medical expenses are a significant factor in determining the settlement in the event of a trucking accident. The amount will include the cost of your previous and future treatments, as well as any transportation expenses to and from your doctor's appointment. The effects of the accident on the quality of your life as well as loss of income are also factors to be considered. If your injuries will prevent you from working in the near future, this can also be incorporated into a claim for compensation.

In a settlement for a truck accident or 18-wheeler accident, victims can recover hundreds of thousands of dollars and even millions. These sums are significantly higher than the amount that would be recouped in a typical crash, and many of these settlements surpass records.

Our attorneys will investigate all parties who could be liable for your losses, including the truck driver as well as the company they work for, and any third-party businesses that may have contributed to the accident. Companies that load, for instance are liable if they improperly pile or overload cargo on the trailer. If the accident occurred because of defective components of the vehicle or truck, it is possible to make claims against the manufacturer or distributor of these products.

Damages for pain and suffering

Apart from the economic loss victims can also claim compensation for pain and suffering. This is the psychological and emotional stress caused by an injury. It's hard for you to quantify and is therefore a crucial part of your claim. Our lawyers will calculate your non-economic losses to ensure you get a fair settlement for your injuries.

Some victims suffer from persistent and debilitating injury. The medical bills and expenses are likely to be substantial. The damages are calculated with the assistance of experts like medical experts and economists. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize your losses by claiming that the accident did not cause your condition, but that it existed before. Our team will combat these claims to secure the compensation that 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. In addition to the driver of the truck, the company that employs the driver could be held accountable. If the truck was not properly loaded and the accident resulted from that the loading company could be held accountable.

It can seem like it takes a long time to settle a truck accident case. However, it's important to realize that you shouldn't settle a personal injury case until you reach the maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too early, you will accept a settlement which is not enough compensation for your injuries.

Damages for Economic Loss

While it is possible to claim damages for past, present and future medical expenses, the most significant damages in truck accidents are based on your financial losses. These include lost wages as well as property damage and the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle as well as any other items you lost in the accident.

Due to the weight and size of these vehicles, trucks aren't as agile as automobiles to avoid accidents. Rear-end collisions pose more dangers because trucks take longer to stop. The resulting impact can be catastrophic and life-altering.

Trucking companies and insurance providers will do everything they can to minimize their responsibility for the victim's damages. This involves engaging in negotiations in a bid to extend the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits.

An experienced attorney can combat the tactics employed by these parties and ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.

Comparative negligence laws can affect the final settlement or verdict when more than one party is responsible for an accident. Your attorney will have the expertise and know-how to identify all parties accountable and pursue claims on your behalf. This increases your chance of obtaining the amount you deserve. Call Kaine Law today for a free consultation. Our attorneys will review your case, explain your legal options and discuss the potential worth of your truck accident claim.

Damages for non-economic losses

Companies that transport trucks and their insurance providers might not always be able to settle disputes out of court. The complexity of these cases and the nature of the injuries often mean that a lawsuit has to be filed for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation.

Our firm has the resources necessary to fight for the best settlement that is possible for your case. We'll bring in experts to conduct reenactments of accidents and use other methods to prove the severity of your injuries in court. This could include vocational and medical experts and economic loss specialists who can determine the worth of your future and past damages.

Additionally, we could also find other parties to be responsible in the event that they contributed to the causes of the crash. This is especially the case if they fail to meet their legal obligations, for instance, by not maintaining the truck or hire qualified drivers.

We can also file claims against the trucking company that employed the driver or if it was owned and operated by another party. Trucking companies could be held responsible for a variety of causes, such as forcing their drivers into unreasonable working hours or reducing costs by not ensuring proper maintenance for the vehicle. We can also bring a claim against a truck manufacturer when a defective component is shown to have caused an accident.