The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement

If a truck driver with 18 wheels rear-ends your vehicle, you might be able to file an claim against the truck driver and their employer. The nature and severity of your injuries will determine the amount of your settlement.

You may also seek damages if you are unable to earn future income. But, you must wait until your doctor is able to confirm that your injuries will cause permanent consequences.

Compensation for injury

The extent of the injuries suffered by the victim determines the value of a settlement for an 18-wheeler wreck. Accidents involving trucks often cause more serious injuries than car crashes and the repercussions that follow are often an indication of this. The amount of compensation given to victims is contingent on many factors.

Medical expenses are a crucial element in determining the value of a trucking accident settlement. The cost of past and future treatments will be taken into account in calculating the amount, which may include transportation expenses to and from appointments with your doctor. The consequences of the accident for the quality of your life as well as lost income are also aspects to be considered. In the event that your injuries prevent you from obtaining future employment, you can include this in your compensation claim.

In a settlement for an 18 wheeler accident-wheeler or truck accident, victims could receive hundreds of thousands of dollars, and even millions. The settlements are more than what would be granted in a typical auto accident, and some of them break records.

Our attorneys will investigate any party that might be responsible for your loss. This includes the truck driver and their company as well as any other third-party businesses that could have contributed to the incident. Loading companies, for example are liable for their actions if they incorrectly pile or over-load cargo onto the trailer. In addition, if the accident occurred because of defective vehicle or truck parts it is possible to file claims against the manufacturer and/or distributors of these products.

Damages for Pain and Suffering

In addition to economic losses, victims can also claim compensation for the pain and suffering they have endured. This is in relation to the emotional and psychological stress caused by an accident. It is difficult for you to quantify and is therefore a crucial part of your claim. Our lawyers will work to calculate your non-economic loss in order to receive an appropriate settlement for your injuries.

Certain victims suffer from chronic and debilitating injury. Their medical expenses and future losses are likely to be substantial. Experts such as economists or medical professionals help calculate the damages. Insurance companies could try to minimize the amount of your losses by saying the accident didn't cause your condition, but it existed prior to. Our team will rebut these claims to get you the compensation you deserve.

Sometimes more than one party could be responsible for an 18-wheeler crash. The company who employs the driver may also be held accountable. If the truck was not correctly loaded and the accident was the result of this the loading company may be held accountable.

Waiting for a settlement in a truck crash case may seem to take forever. It is crucial to understand that you shouldn't settle a personal-injury claim until you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too soon you could accept a settlement that does not provide adequate compensation for your injuries.

Damages for lawsuits Economic Loss

The most significant losses in a truck accident are your economic losses. This includes lost wages, property damages and the expense to repair or replace your vehicle, and other items that you lost in the accident.

Trucks are heavier and bigger than passenger vehicles. They cannot easily maneuver around to avoid collisions. They take a lot longer to stop, which makes rear-end collisions especially risky. The impact can be catastrophic and life-altering.

Insurance companies and trucking companies will do everything to reduce their liability for injuries suffered by the victim. This includes engaging in negotiations in order to get around the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits.

An experienced lawyer can fight back against the tactics employed by these groups and help you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.

The law on comparative negligence can impact the final settlement or verdict in the event that more than one party is at fault for the collision. However, your attorney will have the knowledge and experience to determine all parties liable and make claims against them on your behalf. This will increase your odds of getting the full amount you're entitled to. Contact Kaine Law for a free consultation today. Our attorneys will analyze your case, explain your legal options, and discuss the potential worth of your truck accident claim.

Damages for non-economic losses

While a lot of accidents can be settled out of court without a trial, this isn't always possible with trucking companies or their insurance companies. In many cases, the severity the injuries and the complexity of the case means that a lawsuit is required to ensure that victims get fair compensation.

Our firm has the resources to ensure the highest settlement for your case. We will call in experts to conduct accident reenactments and utilize other methods to establish the extent of your damages in court. This could include medical and vocational experts, and economic loss specialists who can determine how much your past and future losses could be worth.

Additionally, we could also find other parties to be responsible for their part in the incident. This is especially true when the other party failed to comply with 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 that employed the driver or if the company was owned by an unrelated third party. Trucking companies could be held responsible for a variety of causes like forcing their drivers to work unnecessarily long hours or reducing costs through not ensuring proper maintenance for the vehicle. It is also possible to bring a claim against a truck manufacturer if a defective component is shown to have caused a collision.