A motor vehicle accident involving a big rig is more likely to result in death and serious injuries than car accidents. This is due, in large part, to the sheer size and weight of the truck in relationship to a passenger car or even a passenger truck.
Unfortunately, many people injured in these types of accidents assume that the insurance companies are going to be fair and just in settlement of the insurance claim. This can lead to people accepting settlements that will not cover future medical care or that do not fairly compensate those that are injured.
Involving a truck accident attorney early in the process is critical. For those severely injured or if a loved one has been killed in these accidents, it may be the spouse or parents that make contact with the attorney. While in all of these cases there may be a lot of pressing issues to deal with, the retention of a qualified and specialized attorney should be close to the top of the list.
Gathering Evidence
The faster a truck accident attorney is involved in the case, the easier it will be for the lawyer to obtain evidence about fault for the accident. Since the trucking company’s insurance carrier will have attorneys on the case as well, this is a very important step.
Named Responsible Parties
These attorneys know what to request and what information is relevant in proving fault. In many cases, multiple vehicles are involved, and there may be multiple parties named in the insurance claim.
A truck accident attorney can establish which parties are involved in the legal issues. This could include the driver, the trucking company, mechanics and even manufacturers of vehicles or parts if there was a defect or failure of components that contributed to the accident.
