FAQs

Is A Truck Accident Different Than A Car Accident?

Truck accidents can be very serious. Tractor trailers are large vehicles that have the potential to cause enormous amounts of damage on the roadway.  When a 90,000 pound vehicle collides with another, the chances are that the damage will be serious and injuries will result.

If you are in an accident with a truck, you need to be aware of the tactics that the truck company’s insurer will employ.

Insurance companies will do their best to lower their costs, no matter how it affects you and your financial well-being. The truck’s insurance company will attempt to offer you a low settlement so they can maximize their own profits. This is what they do on a daily basis and they are professionals at helping the insurance company keep the most money possible.

One of the things that many truck insurance companies will do is offer you a quick settlement soon after the accident. The purpose of this is to give you an offer that seems attractive, when in reality it may not even pay for all of your medical treatment.

When injured in a truck accident, you will need to seek compensation to pay for the following:

• Your injuries and medical treatment
• Lost property
• Loss of income/lost wages

In some cases, you can also seek compensation for:

• Emotional distress
• Limitation of lifestyle (if your injuries limit your activity)
• Pain and suffering from the accident

A truck accident is different form a car accident in the sense that the trucking companies will do everything in their power to keep you from receiving the full amount of compensation that is deserved. One of the only ways to fight this and ensure that you do receive the financial settlement that you deserve is to contact an experienced truck accident attorney.

When you hire a truck accident attorney, they take over all the communication with the insurance company, preventing them from calling you non-stop and offering you a settlement that is much less than what you should receive.

To speak to one of the knowledgeable truck accident attorneys at our office, call 800.637.8170. They can review the accident with you over the phone and discuss the next steps to take to help you receive a favorable settlement. If you’d like, our attorneys can even visit you in the hospital or at your home to discuss the legal options that you have. Call today to get one step closer to the settlement you deserve.

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