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The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement

You may be able make claims if a vehicle with 18 wheels 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 if you lose future income. However, you should wait until your doctor confirms that your injuries will have permanent effects.

Compensation for Injuries

The value of an 18 wheeler accidents wheeler accident settlement is determined by the severity with which a victim was injured. Injuries sustained in truck accidents are generally much more severe than car crash injuries and the damages that result reflect this. However, the amount of compensation that is awarded to victims will depend on a myriad of other aspects.

Medical costs are an important factor firm in determining value of a trucking crash settlement. The cost of any past and future treatments will be considered when calculating the amount, which may include transportation expenses to and from appointments with your doctor. The loss of income is a different factor as is the effect of the accident on your life quality. If your injuries prevent you from working for the foreseeable future this could be included in a claim for compensation.

It is not unusual for victims to receive hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars from an 18 wheeler or truck settlement for an accident. These settlements are much higher than those granted in a typical auto accident, and some of them exceed records.

Our attorneys will investigate any other parties that are responsible for your loss. This includes the truck driver and their company as well as any other third-party companies that may have contributed to the incident. Companies that load cargo, for instance could be held liable for their actions if they incorrectly pile or over-load cargo onto the trailer. If the accident was caused by faulty parts for the truck or vehicle, you can also make a claim against the manufacturer and/or the distributor.

Damages for suffering and pain

Aside from economic losses victims can also seek compensation for suffering and pain. This is the psychological and emotional stress caused by an injury. It's difficult to quantify, which is why it is an essential component of your claim. Our lawyers will work to estimate your economic loss in order to receive an appropriate settlement for your injuries.

Certain victims suffer from long-lasting and painful injuries that last for a long time. Their medical costs and future losses will likely to be significant. The damages are calculated with the help of experts such as doctors and economists. Insurers can try to minimize these losses by saying that your conditions did not arise from the crash, but rather that they existed prior to the crash. Our team will rebut these claims and get you the compensation you deserve.

In most cases there are multiple parties that can be held responsible in the event of an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The company who employs the driver may also be held accountable. In addition, if the truck was loaded incorrectly and the result was a crash, then the loading company might be liable.

It could seem as if it takes a long time to settle a truck accident case. However, it's important to realize that you should not settle a personal injury case until you have reached your maximum medical improvement (MMI). Doing so too soon could mean that you're accepting an offer which does not compensate you for your injuries.

Damages for Economic Loss

While it is possible to get compensation for past, current and future medical expenses The most significant damages in truck accidents are based on the economic losses. These include the loss of wages, property damage, and the cost of fixing or firm replacing your vehicle and any other items you lost in the crash.

Due to the weight and size of these vehicles, they cannot be maneuvered as easily as passenger vehicles to avoid crashes. Rear-end collisions are more risky because trucks are slower to stop. The impact that results can be devastating and life-altering.

Insurance companies and trucking firms will do anything to minimize their responsibility for the victim's injuries. This involves dragging out negotiations in order to get around the time limit for filing a lawsuit.

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

If more than one party was responsible for the collision the laws on comparative negligence could impact your final settlement or verdict. However, your lawyer has the expertise and experience to determine the parties responsible and make claims against them on behalf of you. This will increase your chances of receiving the full amount you're entitled to. Contact Kaine Law today for a no-cost consultation. Our lawyers will examine your case, explain your legal options and discuss the potential worth of your truck crash claim.

Damages for Non-Economic losses

While a lot of accidents can be resolved outside of court without a trial, it's not always possible with trucking companies or their insurance providers. The complexity of these cases and the nature of the injuries typically mean that a lawsuit needs to be filed for victims to receive fair compensation.

Our firm has the resources necessary to ensure the highest settlement for your case. We will use experts to reenact the accident and other methods to prove your losses. This can include medical and vocational experts, and economic loss specialists who can determine the value of your losses from the past and in the future could be worth.

Additionally, we could also consider other parties responsible for their part in the causes of the crash. This is especially true if the other party was unable to fulfill its legal obligations, as by failing to maintain the truck or employ a qualified driver.

We could also seek a remedy against the trucking firm that employed the driver or if the firm was owned by an outside party. Trucking companies may be held responsible for a variety of causes like forcing their employees to work in unreasonable hours or reducing costs through not ensuring proper maintenance for the vehicle. We can also bring a claim against the maker of the truck when it is proved that a defective part caused an accident.