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The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement If a 18-wheeler rear-ends your vehicle, you may be able to make an claim against the truck driver and their employer. The severity and nature of your injuries will determine the value of your settlement. You may also be able to recover damages for the loss of future income. You should wait until a doctor is sure that your injuries are permanent. Compensation for injuries The severity of the victim's injuries determines the value of a settlement for an 18-wheeler accident. Truck accidents usually cause more serious injuries than car crashes and the damages that follow are usually due to this. The amount of compensation that is given to victims is contingent on a variety of factors. Medical costs are an important aspect in determining the worth of a trucking accident settlement. This amount will include the cost of any previous and future treatments as well as transportation expenses to and from your doctor's appointment. Lost income is another consideration and so is the impact of the accident on your lifestyle. If your injuries are preventing you from working for the foreseeable future, this can also be included in a claim for compensation. It is not uncommon that victims receive hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars in the form of a truck or an 18 wheeler accident settlement. These settlements are higher than those that would be granted in a typical auto accident, and a number of them exceed records. Our attorneys will investigate any parties that may be liable for your losses, which includes the truck driver, the company they work for, and any third-party companies that could have contributed to the accident. For instance, loading companies could be held liable when they do not properly pile or over-load cargo onto the trailer. Additionally, if an accident occurred because of defective parts of the vehicle or truck It is possible to file claims against the manufacturer and/or distributor of these products. Damages for Pain and Suffering Apart from the economic loss victims can also claim compensation for pain and suffering. This is the psychological and emotional trauma caused by a trauma. It's hard to quantify, making it a vital part of your claim. Our lawyers will determine your non-economic losses, ensuring that you receive a fair settlement for your injuries. Some victims suffer from persistent and amputation that is debilitating. Their medical costs and future expenses are likely to be substantial. Experts such as economists, or medical professionals help calculate the damages. Insurance companies may attempt to reduce your losses by saying that the accident did not cause your condition, but that it existed prior to. Our team will challenge these claims to get you the compensation you deserve. In most cases it is the case that more than one person could be held accountable for an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The company which employs the driver could also be held responsible. In the event that the truck was loaded incorrectly and the result was a accident the loading company could be held accountable. The process of negotiating a settlement for an accident involving a truck could seem to take forever. It is important to know that you should not settle a personal injury claim until you've reached the point of maximum medical improvement (MMI). If 18 wheeler accident case fishers settle too early, it means you are accepting an offer that does not adequately compensate you for your injuries. Damages for Economic Loss The most significant damages in a crash involving a truck are your economic losses. This includes losses in wages, property damages and the expense to repair or replace your vehicle as well as other things that you have were unable to replace in the crash. Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, trucks cannot maneuver easily like automobiles to avoid accidents. They take a lot longer to stop, which makes rear-end crashes particularly risky. The resulting impact can be catastrophic and life-altering. Insurance providers and trucking companies will do everything in their power to limit their liability to the victim's damage. This can include trying to negotiate to pass the law for filing a suit. An experienced attorney can fight back against the tactics employed by these groups and help you obtain the maximum compensation for your injuries. If more than one person was responsible for the collision the law of comparative negligence could influence your final settlement or verdict. However, your attorney has the expertise and experience to determine all parties liable and pursue claims against them on your behalf. This will increase your chances of obtaining the amount you are entitled to. Contact Kaine Law today to schedule a free consultation. Our attorneys will examine and explain your case and your legal options and the potential worth of a truck crash claim. Damages for non-economic losses The insurance companies of trucking companies and their providers may not always be able to settle cases out of court. The complicated nature of these cases as well as the nature of the injuries often require a lawsuit to be filed in order for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation. Our firm has the resources necessary to fight for the best settlement for your case. We will call in experts to conduct reenactments of accidents as well as other methods to show the severity of your injuries in court. This can include medical and vocational experts, and economic loss specialists who will determine what your losses from the past and in the future could be worth. We may also hold others accountable if they were involved in the accident. This is especially true when the other party was unable to perform its legal obligations, as by failing to maintain the truck or hire a qualified drivers. We could also seek a remedy against the trucking company who employed the driver or if the company was owned by a third party. Trucking companies can be held liable for a range of reasons, such as requiring their drivers to work inexplicably long hours or cutting costs by not executing proper maintenance of the truck. You can also assert a claim against the truck manufacturer if a deficient part is proved to have caused a collision.