What Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do for a Client?

Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different

Truck wrecks are typically more complex than the average car accident case. They are complicated legal matters, and your lawyers will want to get to work as soon as possible after the incident.

Truck accident claims can involve a complex layer of liability involving commercial truck insurance, trucking companies, the truck driver and other entitites.

The potential financial exposure is not lost on the defendants and they will act fast to start limiting their accountability. It's common for crisis teams to be sent to a serious crash to collect evidence that can limit their accountability.

Here's how they can help:

Severity:   A truck crash commonly result in more severe injuries and higher fatality rates due to the size and weight. The forces involved in these wrecks even at low speeds can have catastrophic consequences for motorists in smaller passenger vehicles. These accidents result in a higher likelihood of life-altering injury or fatal consequences.

Complex Investigation:   Trucking industry regulations are complex, involving federal and state laws that require specialized legal knowledge from your legal team. Details like operating hours, load sizes, driver logs, and maintenance records need to be examined with an eye for detail by someone who understands the regulations. A detailed investigation will help identify all the potentially at-fault parties, secure evidence, and help establish liability.

More Complex Liability:   Truck crashes are more likely to involve multiple at-fault parties and separate insurance companies sharing responsibility. A skilled legal team will understand how to prepare and present your claim in a manner best positioned to obtain the best possible outcome.

Higher Stakes:   Higher insurance amounts mean the financial stakes are higher. Truck drivers and trucking companies are required to carry higher liability insurance. This amount is even higher for commercial trucks transporting hazardous goods. The higher policiy limits means you can potentially recover higher compensation. The commercial insurance providers will have the best lawyers fighting to limit their financial responsibility.

Evidence Collection:   In our experience, evidence of negligence after catastrophic truck accidents tends to disappear more frequently than in a typical auto accident case. An experienced truck wreck attorney will know to jump into action immediately to collect the inspection reports, drivers logs, and other critical records that trucking companies are required to keep before they are 'lost'.

Commercial truck accident claims are more complicated and the mobilized defense can be expected to put up stiff opposition. You need a skilled legal team experienced in these complex matters defending your interests with the means to go to trial if necessary.