Any vehicle accident has the potential to cause serious injury or death. But the risk becomes even greater when a large truck is involved. If you or a loved one has been injured, or a loved one has lost their life due to a truck accident, contact the New Rockbridge personal injury lawyers at Howard, Fine, and Howard. With more than 146 years of collective experience representing clients throughout the state, we tirelessly pursue the parties responsible for your injuries, and work to secure the maximum compensation you deserve.
Building Your Truck Accident Case
A truck accident often raises a number of complicated legal issues, including those related to the liability of a truck driver's employer for his or her negligence in operating the vehicle. If the driver’s carelessness caused your injuries, you may be entitled to damages including amounts for:
Medical expenses
Lost income
Physical therapy
Permanent disability
Property damage
Counseling
Pain & suffering
Emotional distress
However, in order to prove that you are owed these damages, you will need to provide evidence of the losses that you have sustained. A knowledgeable and experienced truck accident injury lawyer will know what kind of evidence you will need to compile, and how to make the best use of that evidence, in order to strengthen your case and obtain full recovery on your behalf.
Thorough Truck Accident Investigation
A key element of a successful claim following an accident is a comprehensive investigation. It is therefore critical that you enlist legal counsel with experience investigating accidents, and specifically, truck accidents.
An established truck accident lawyer will understand the specific safety standards trucking companies and their drivers are required to maintain concerning both the maintenance and operation of their vehicles. Unfortunately, it is all too common for tight shipping deadlines and the prospect of lost money to outweigh adherence to these guidelines, putting other people on the road at significant risk. Identifying these failures to follow procedure can make the difference between recovering full damages and being stuck with staggering debt following a serious injury.
There are a number of other factors that may cause a truck accident, such as:
Driver fatigue due to skipped rest breaks and sleep time
The failure to properly load a trailer
Cell phone use
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Defective products, such as tires, brakes and other equipment
Lapses in routine maintenance
A skilled truck accident lawyer can investigate the cause of your accident, and amass all necessary proof so that you can hold the responsible parties accountable for your harm.
Many Actions You Can Take Include:
Ensure you are receiving proper medical treatment for your injuries
Seek compensation for your lost wages
Help you arrange for a rental car
Help with your property damage claim
Communicate directly with the insurance companies
Investigate your accident
Obtain evidence including witness statements, photographs, and expert opinions
Obtain and evaluate police and operator reports
Review all available sources of insurance
Seek reimbursement for your medical bills
Seek reimbursement for any other expense related to your accident
Obtain and evaluate medical records
Evaluate your injuries
Analyze any long term financial needs, future wage loss, or medical care
Negotiate your claim in order to achieve a successful result for you
Prepare each case as if it is going to trial to maximize its value
Pursue the Compensation You Deserve
At HFH Law, our truck accident attorneys are highly familiar with the legal causes of truck accidents. We have helped clients injured in these and other crashes get their lives back on track by obtaining the compensation to which they are entitled. Among other recent victories, we have secured settlements in excess of $1 million
for a number of clients injured in various accidents.
If you or a family member has suffered harm due to a truck accident, call the truck accident attorneys at Howard, Fine, and Howard. When you call our law firm, we will respond.
There is always someone available to discuss your case in a free case review. Our team offers flexible evening, weekend and offsite hours, and will come to your home if you cannot travel. Nós Falamos Português.
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