The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Lawyer Who Represents 18-Wheeler Accident Victims

If you’re injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, you shouldn’t hire just any attorney. Partner with an experienced lawyer who represents the victims of 18-wheeler accidents and understands the complexities involved in these cases. By choosing a highly vetted, knowledgeable, and skilled lawyer, you can seek maximum compensation for your losses.

Skilled Attorneys Can Determine Liability

Commercial vehicle accidents involve more than just two potentially liable parties. In an 18-wheeler accident, the following parties may be liable:

• The truck driver
• The personal vehicle driver
• The commercial trucking company, manager, etc.
• The commercial vehicle manufacturer
• The government, if negligent roadway conditions were present

Liability determination is the first step in building a successful claim. A skilled attorney can conduct accident reconstruction techniques to determine liability. For example, they might discover that the truck driver’s employer did not follow federal trucking regulations on vehicle maintenance, rendering them liable for the accident instead of the driver. 

Trucking employers must adhere to many regulations, including mandated driver breaks, driver background checks, alcohol and drug screenings, routine vehicle maintenance, and more. Even if you’re hit by an intoxicated driver, the driver may not necessarily be the only liable party, depending on the situation. Because of these complexities, you must work with a skilled lawyer with experience representing 18-wheeler accident victims. 

A Knowledgeable Attorney Can Help You Gather Evidence To Support Your Case

Determining liability is only step one. Next, you need to prove it by providing solid evidence to support your negligence claim. Typically, this evidence must show that the liable party owed a duty of care, breached that duty, directly caused the accident because of that breach, and directly injured you in the accident. 

Gathering evidence for severe, catastrophic injury claims often requires industry connections, resources, and time, making it nearly impossible to do on your own. Your attorney can gather the following:

• Traffic or security camera footage
• Witness statements
• Police report statements
• Data from the truck’s black box
• And more

Your Legal Advisor Can Negotiate on Your Behalf

In many scenarios, the liable party’s insurer may want to settle outside of court. A lawyer who represents the victims of 18-wheeler accidents can negotiate on your behalf, leveraging the evidence above to increase your award. 

Settlement negotiation is not the only process your lawyer can handle for you. Your legal team can also help with the claims process so you don’t have to deal with convoluted insurance company tactics while trying to heal. From helping you file legal paperwork to completing your claim, your attorney acts as your go-to support as you navigate the situation. 

A Lawyer Can Help You Seek Maximum Compensation for Your Losses

If you’re injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, you may face life-altering injuries and expenses. While your lawyer cannot erase your suffering, they can help you seek compensation for your past, present, and future expenses, helping you afford the necessary treatments. You can typically seek compensation for the following damages:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Lowered earning capacity
• Property damage
• Therapy expenses and medical equipment
• Pain and suffering

Highly skilled attorneys understand how to quantify unmeasurable damages, like the loss of a limb or a long-term disability. Aside from your countable costs for future medical bills, your attorney can help you seek compensation for how your life might change moving forward. 

Schedule Your Consultation Today

Contact Fadduol, Cluff, Hardy & Conaway, P.C., today at (800) 433-2408 or fill out our online form to schedule your free consultation with an experienced lawyer who represents 18-wheeler accident victims. Let our intimate knowledge of the complexities involved help in your pursuit of fair compensation.