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The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement

You may be able to make a claim if a 18-wheeler rear-ends your vehicle. The amount you will receive will be determined by the severity and nature your injuries.

You may also be able to recover damages in the event that you lose income. It is best to wait until the doctor is sure that your injuries are permanent.

Compensation for injuries

The value of an 18 wheeler accident settlement is determined by how severely a victim was injured. The injuries sustained in truck accidents tend to be far more severe than car crash injuries and the damages that result reflect this. However, the amount of compensation paid to victims will also be contingent on a variety of other factors.

Medical costs are an essential element in determining the value of a trucking crash settlement. This amount will cover the cost of your previous and future treatments as well as transportation expenses to and from your doctor's appointment. Lost income is another consideration as is the impact of the accident on your life quality. If your injuries prevent you from obtaining future employment, you can include this in your compensation claim.

In a settlement of an 18-wheeler or truck accident, victims can receive hundreds of thousands of dollars, and even millions. These settlements are much higher than those that would be granted in a typical auto accident, and some of them surpass records.

Our attorneys will investigate any party that are responsible for your loss. This includes the truck driver or their company, as well any other third-party businesses that could contribute to the occurrence. For example loading companies could be held accountable when they do not properly stack or overfill cargo in the trailer. If the accident was caused by faulty vehicle or truck parts it is possible to make claims against the manufacturer and/or distributor of these items.

Damages for Suffering and Pain

In addition to economic losses victims may also seek compensation for pain and suffering. This refers to the emotional and psychological distress caused by an accident. It's hard for you to quantify and thus an important element of your claim. Our lawyers will assess your non-economic losses to ensure you receive a fair settlement for your injuries.

Some victims suffer from long-lasting, severe injuries that last for a long time. The medical expenses and the future losses of these victims are likely to be substantial. Experts like economists or medical professionals help calculate the amount of damages. Insurers can try to minimize the amount of losses they incur by arguing that your medical conditions didn't arise from the crash, but rather that they existed prior to. Our team will fight these claims to get you the compensation you deserve.

In most cases there are multiple parties that is held responsible in the event of an accident involving an 18 wheeler accident lawsuits-wheeler. Apart from the driver of the truck the company who employs him or her could be held responsible. Also, if the truck was not loaded correctly and the result was a crash and the loading company may be responsible.

The process of negotiating a settlement for the aftermath of a crash with a truck can seem to take forever. It's important to remember that you shouldn't settle a personal injury claim until you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). Settling too soon means that you're accepting a deal which does not pay for your injuries.

Damages for Economic Loss

While it is possible to recover damages for past, present and future medical bills however, the largest damages in truck accidents are based on your financial losses. This includes the loss of wages, property damage, and the cost to repair or replace your vehicle and other things you've lost during the accident.

Because of the weight and size of these vehicles, trucks aren't able to maneuver as easily as automobiles to avoid accidents. They take a longer time to stop, making rear-end collisions especially risky. The impact that results can be catastrophic and life-changing.

Insurance companies and trucking companies will do anything to minimize their responsibility for the injuries of the victim. This involves negotiation in a bid to extend the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit.

An experienced lawyer can help you fight back against the tactics employed by these parties and help you get maximum compensation for your injuries.

Laws governing comparative negligence can affect the final settlement or verdict in the event that more than one party is at fault for an accident. But, your attorney will have the knowledge and experience to determine the parties responsible and make claims against them on your behalf. This increases your chances of getting the full amount you deserve. Call Kaine Law for a no-cost consultation today. Our lawyers will review your case, explain your legal options and discuss the potential worth of your truck crash claim.

Damages for Non-Economic Losses

Although many cases of accident can be resolved outside of court without trial, it's not always possible with trucking companies or their insurance providers. The complexity of these cases and the nature of the injuries frequently require a lawsuit to be filed in order for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation.

Our firm has the resources to advocate for you and get the best settlement for your case. We will use experts to reenact accidents and other methods to prove your damages. This could include vocational and medical experts as well as economic loss specialists who will determine the worth of your past and future damages.

Additionally, we could also find other parties to be responsible if they contributed to the cause of the crash. This is especially true when the other party was unable to perform its legal obligations, for example by not maintaining the truck or hire a qualified drivers.

We can also file a lawsuit against the trucking company that employed the driver in the event that it was owned by another entity. Trucking companies are accountable for a variety of reasons, which include requiring their drivers to work unreasonable hours or reducing costs by not conducting regular maintenance on their trucks. It is also possible to assert a claim against the truck manufacturer if a defective component is shown to have caused an accident.