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If you have found yourself suffering from the repercussions of a truck accident, you may be wondering, “How do truck accident lawsuits work?” Truck accident lawsuits typically consist of multiple processes, including investigating your accident and negotiating with the trucking company’s insurance. The time it takes to resolve your case can vary anywhere from a matter of days to months.
This page serves as an overview of a truck accident lawsuit and what you should expect if you or a loved one are involved in an accident. These details can be expedited or improved by having an expert truck accident attorney involved.
Types of Truck Accident Claims
There are many different types of truck accident claims, from accidents involving government vehicles to semi-truck accident lawsuits. Regardless of your type of truck accident claim, it’s best to seek help from experienced professional attorneys. They’ll be able to give you better representation and help you receive accurate compensation for your damages.
Claims Involving Large Vehicles
The truck accident lawsuit process involving large vehicles may take longer to settle, as these accidents can result in severe injury and damage. The investigation of these claims may be more complicated and require more time if the injuries are more extensive.
Claims Involving Commercial Trucks
Commercial trucks refer to vehicles transporting commercial goods, which can weigh 80,000 pounds or more when fully loaded. If an accident occurs between an average automobile and a commercial truck, the driver and passengers of both vehicles will likely sustain severe injuries. Commercial truck drivers have specific rules and regulations, so determining liability in this accident is a different process. Most often a semi-truck accident will be represented by the legal team of the trucking company, as well as the trucking company’s insurance company.
Claims Involving Government Vehicles
Accident lawsuit processes involving government vehicles differ from other personal injury cases as some governmental positions have immunity. These cases also vary as the statute of limitations against the government is shorter. The best action to take is to contact an experienced attorney immediately for professional advice.
Claims Involving Private Vehicles
Accidents between trucks and private vehicles may result in serious injuries, as private vehicles offer little protection compared to large trucks. In addition to the potential damage, a truck driver has higher legal standards than those operating private vehicles. Considering the potential severity of the consequences, you should act fast with claims involving private vehicles and contact a professional attorney.
Helpful Reading: Semi Truck Accident Lawsuit
Truck Accident Claims and Lawsuits Processes
After any type of truck accident, you should first seek medical attention and contact the police. Then, it’s time to look into legal assistance.
How do truck accident cases work? The process typically follows these steps:
- Claim Assessment: This is when your insurance reviews your claim and determines if they consider it valid. If both parties are satisfied with what their insurance companies offer, the claim can end here.
- Investigation: When preparing your case, your lawyer will gather any info they can about the accident to help build a strong argument.
- File and Complaint: This is the formal filing by a lawyer that starts the process of a lawsuit actually going to court.
- Case Discovery: Discovery refers to the legal teams on both sides of the lawsuit exchanging information about what evidence they’ll present or witnesses they’ll call, so that neither side is caught off-guard.
- Begin Mediation: This is a final discussion between both sides—with an impartial third party—to see if an agreement can be reached before a case goes to trial.
- Go to Trial: If mediation fails, a case goes to trial.
Average Trucking Accident Settlements Amount
The average settlement amount for truck accident lawsuits may vary. The costs you can recover may include the following:
- Current and future medical bills
- Property damage
- Emotional damages
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
If you find yourself in a trucking collision or accident, keep any documents relevant to your claim, which may include receipts, billing statements, or invoices. Keeping your records will help estimate how much you should be compensated.
While the success of your case depends on the judge, you will need to do the following to ensure a successful truck accident case:
- Have evidence of liability and fault of the truck driver
- Prove the extent of damages (economic and noneconomic)
- Provide an estimate of the cost of your losses
- Demonstrate why the other party should be financially responsible for your losses
Begin Working with Coluccio Law Today!
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries from a trucking accident, contact Coluccio Law. Our team of expert truck accident attorneys has years of experience with truck accident lawsuits and can help build a compelling case for your lawsuit. Coluccio Law is a personal injury lawyer with extensive expertise in a truck accident lawsuit and getting the best truck accident settlements. In fact, Coluccio Law currently has the only Certified Truck Accident Lawyer in the State of Washington, and is one of only 50-60 in the United States.
If you have questions such as “How do truck accident lawsuits work?” or would like a free consultation, call our team at (206) 594-5185 or contact us via our convenient online form today!
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