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If I have been involved in a trucking accident, do I need an attorney, or can I handle this myself? |
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Yes, you need an attorney, and you will be well served to hire a lawyer with experience in trucking accidents cases. If you are inclined not to, we advise at least a consultation with an attorney before negotiating a settlement to learn of your rights, and the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
Trucking accident cases are complex, and generally involve significant personal injuries that may have lifelong consequences. Sometimes these injuries are difficult to detect and treat. Additionally, trucking accident cases involve considerable financial ramifications resulting from the magnitude of injuries and property damage. You are also at an extreme disadvantage in terms of knowledge and experience in determining the value of your claim. Keep in mind if you do deal directly with the insurance company without the aid of an attorney, the adjuster owes you no duty to see that you are fairly compensated. There is no magic formula for putting a dollars and cents amount on your injury. As a consequence, you run the risk of devaluing your case and agreeing to settlement terms that give away your rights. An attorney will be able to tell you what your claim is worth, and lead you through the legal process without leaving you wondering what to do next. Moreover, you risk settling your case before you know the full extent of your injury.
Furthermore, there are multiple sets of special rules that apply to trucking accidents, a factor which raises their complexity. Finally, trucking companies and there insurance carriers will provide their driver with an experienced trucking attorney paid handsomely to minimize the amount of money you recover from your crash.
Finally, the trucking industry involves a vast web of players who may be in some way responsible for some aspect of the injuries arising from an accident. For example, trucking companies frequently lease equipment, tractors and trailers from other vendors. These leases often provide for maintenance, repair and inspections to be performed by the vendor or a designated contractor. Furthermore, many trucking company hire independent employment leasing contractors to furnish qualified drivers. Any one of these parties could be a defendant in a trucking accident lawsuit. One of the areas in which personal injury attorneys excel is finding out who is responsible, and who has the money.
With trucking injury cases you want to negotiate from a position of strength. A lawyer will give you clout. |
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