Most of the people injured and killed in commercial truck accidents are the occupants of other vehicles. The main reason is that a commercial truck is so much larger than a passenger vehicle. A standard passenger vehicle is not built to withstand a collision from an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer.
Because of the difference in the vehicles’ sizes and the speed at which many truck drivers travel, the chance of catastrophic injuries and life-threatening conditions is high in a large truck accident.
Victims of large truck accidents can sustain injuries including:
Hiring a truck accident lawyer is not required, but it is strongly recommended. Truck accident cases are incredibly complex, as you are dealing with a large trucking company and its insurance provider.
There are federal regulations that could impact your personal injury claim. Also, the investigation of a truck accident can involve numerous law enforcement agencies and government entities.
At Baird, Blevins, & Lowe Law Offices, PLLC, our Laurel County truck accident lawyers have extensive experience handling these complicated personal injury claims. We are familiar with the regulations governing the trucking industry. We also understand how to conduct a comprehensive truck accident investigation.
Our legal team has developed resources and procedures to gather and preserve critical evidence specific to truck accident cases, such as the data from the truck’s black box and information regarding the truck driver and truck’s maintenance records. By working as a team, we can devote the time and resources to handle any large truck accident case.
How Much is a Truck Accident Claim Worth?
Truck accident claims could be worth millions of dollars if an accident victim sustained a permanent disability. The cost of medical care and loss of income over a lifetime can be substantial. Therefore, your injuries are a factor in the value of your claim.
Other factors that could impact the value of a truck accident claim include the parties involved in the claim, the available insurance coverage, assignment of fault for the cause of the crash, and your total financial damages.
Our lawyers carefully analyze the facts of your case and your damages to determine the maximum value for your case. We pursue every legal avenue to get you the maximum compensation available for your truck accident claim.
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