A truck accident can leave you with devastating injuries, overwhelming medical bills, and a rough path to recovery. As truck accidents are usually more complex than car crashes, having an experienced truck accident lawyer handling your case can give you a better chance of securing the full compensation you deserve.
High-Value Claims That Are Hard to Win
Injuries from truck accidents are usually more severe than those people often sustain in car accidents since trucks are so much larger and heavier and impart more force during the crash. Trucking companies are also required to carry higher insurance policy limits, which means settlements and verdicts can be much more significant.
Because of the higher value of truck accident cases, trucking companies and insurers will aggressively fight claims and engage in litigation instead of quickly settling the claim outside of court. A skilled truck accident attorney has the negotiation skills and courtroom experience to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Liability Is More Difficult to Determine
Determining fault in a truck accident is sometimes more complicated as multiple parties may share the liability. An example of this might be a fatigued truck driver who fails to brake in time, combined with a trucking company that ignored federal rest requirements and a cargo loader that improperly balanced the load, making the truck harder to stop.
Proving Negligence Requires Strong Evidence
To recover compensation, you need to prove that someone else’s negligence caused your accident and injuries. This means gathering evidence like police reports, trucking company records, maintenance records, videos, computer records and driver logs. An experienced attorney will know what evidence to obtain and also how to obtain it. Additionally, if necessary, they will work with medical and accident reconstruction experts to strengthen your case.
Some truck accidents involve federal trucking regulation violations, such as exceeding hours-of-service limits or neglecting proper vehicle maintenance. A lawyer familiar with these types of cases knows what to look for, so they can uncover violations which can also strengthen your case.
Tight Deadlines and Complex Paperwork
In New York, you typically have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but if a government vehicle was involved, you could have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim. Missing these deadlines might mean losing your chance to seek compensation.
Filing a claim also comes with a mountain of paperwork, from insurance forms to medical records and legal documents. Even small mistakes can cause delays or hurt your case. A truck accident lawyer can help you take care of the paperwork and make sure everything is correct and filed on time.
Contact an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer
If you were in an accident and injured by a truck, having the right legal team on your side can make all the difference. The experienced injury attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, have recovered over $2 billion for thousands of their clients in New York City and the surrounding areas.
With over 300 years of combined experience, we know how to take on large trucking and insurance companies to fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. Contact us online or call 212-227-2780 for a free consultation and learn about your legal options today.
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