The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement
If a 18-wheeler rear-ends your vehicle, you might be able to file a claim against the truck driver and their employer. The severity and nature of your injuries will determine the value of your settlement.
You may also seek damages if you suffer a loss of income. You should wait until the doctor determines that your injuries are permanent.
Compensation for injuries
The value of an 18 wheeler accident settlement is determined by the extent to which the victim was injured. Injuries from truck accidents tend to be much more severe than injuries sustained in car crashes, and the resulting damages often reflect this. The amount of compensation awarded to victims varies based on many factors.
Medical costs are an essential aspect in determining the worth of a trucking crash settlement. This amount will include the cost of your previous and future treatments and any transportation costs to and from your doctor's appointment. The loss of income is a different factor, as is the impact of the accident on your quality of life. In the event that your injuries prevent you from obtaining future employment, you could include this in your compensation claim.
In a settlement involving an 18-wheeler accident or truck accident, victims can receive hundreds of thousands of dollars and even millions. These figures are far greater than what is recovered in a typical car crash and many of these settlements surpass records.
Our attorneys will investigate all parties that might be accountable for your losses, which includes the truck driver and the company they work for, as well as any third-party businesses that may have contributed to the accident. For instance loading companies can be held liable if they improperly stack or overload cargo inside the trailer. If the accident was caused by faulty parts for the truck or vehicle, you may also seek compensation from the manufacturer and/or the distributor.
Damages for suffering and pain
Apart from the economic loss victims may also seek compensation for suffering and pain. This relates to the psychological and emotional stress caused by an accident. It's hard for you to quantify and therefore an essential element of your claim. Our lawyers will calculate your non-economic damages to ensure you get an appropriate settlement for your injuries.
Some victims suffer from long-lasting and severe injuries. The medical costs and future losses of these victims are likely be significant. The damages are calculated with the aid of experts like medical experts and economists. Insurers may try to reduce these losses by arguing that your medical conditions didn't arise from the crash, but rather that they existed beforehand. Our team will fight these claims to secure the compensation that you deserve.
In most cases there are multiple parties that can be held accountable in the event of an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The company that employs the driver can also be held responsible. If the truck was improperly loaded and the accident resulted from that then the loading company could be held accountable.
Waiting for a settlement in a truck crash case may seem like a long time. It is important to know that you should not settle a personal injury claim until you have reached your maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too early then you'll be able to take a deal that isn't enough compensation for your injuries.
18 wheeler accident lawsuit pasadena for Economic Loss
While it is possible to claim damages for past, current and future medical bills The most significant damages in truck accidents are based on your economic losses. These include lost wages as well as property damage and the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, as well as any other property you lost in the crash.
Trucks are significantly heavier and bulkier than passenger vehicles. They are unable to easily move around to avoid collisions. Rear-end collisions pose more dangers because trucks slow down more to stop. The impact can be devastating and life-changing.
Insurance companies and trucking companies will do everything to minimize their responsibility for the injuries suffered by the victim. This can include trying to negotiate and pass the statute for filing a suit.
An experienced lawyer can help you fight back against the tactics employed by these groups and help you get maximum compensation for your injuries.
If more than one person was at fault for the accident and the law on comparative negligence may affect your final settlement or verdict. Your attorney will have the knowledge and experience to identify all responsible parties and seek to pursue claims against them on behalf of you. This increases your chances of obtaining the amount you are entitled to. Call Kaine Law for a free consultation today. Our lawyers will review your case, discuss your legal options and discuss the potential benefits of your truck accident claim.
Damages for Non-Economic Losses
Insurance companies and trucking companies providers might not always be able to settle cases out of court. The complex nature of these cases and the nature of the injuries usually require a lawsuit to be filed in order for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation.
Our firm has the resources to defend you and obtain the best settlement for your case. We will use experts to reenact accidents and other methods to prove your losses. This could include medical and vocational experts, as well economic loss specialists who can determine the value of your losses in the past and the future could be worth.
In addition, we could also find other parties to be responsible in the event that they contributed to the incident. This is particularly true if the other party was unable to perform its legal obligations, for example by failing to maintain the truck or hire a qualified drivers.
We may also seek a remedy against the trucking firm who employed the driver or if the firm was owned by a third party. Trucking companies are accountable for a variety of reasons, including forcing their employees to work long hours or reducing costs by not executing regular maintenance on the truck. We may also assert a claim against the manufacturer of trucks if a defective part is proven to cause an accident.