Truck crashes are possibly the worst kinds of traffic accidents. An 18-wheeler out of the driver’s control can plough through oncoming traffic, hitting several cars and causing multiple casualties. Most truck crash victims suffer severe to life-changing injuries. And only an experienced Atlanta truck accident lawyer can ensure that they get the fair compensation they deserve.
If you were injured in a truck collision, here are the most important reasons for getting a lawyer instead of filing the claim on your own:
1. Time to Take Legal Action Is Limited
In all personal injury matters, including truck accidents, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit is 2 years after the date of your accident. It may appear a lot of time, until you consider the long road uphill you have recovering from your truck crash injuries.
For many months, you won’t be able to handle any kind of paperwork, fill in documents, attend meetings with insurance adjusters, etc. However, once you hire an attorney, they become your authorized representative. The lawyer will take care of all the details of your claim, while you can focus on getting better.
2. A Lawyer Can Prove the Liability of the Trucking Company
Many people hear of settlements reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars for truck accident victims. These settlements are won by attorneys who managed to prove that the truck driver’s employer was vicariously liable for the accident.
Without getting the trucking company on the list of liable parties, the possibilities of recovery are limited to the truck driver’s insurance policy and whatever assets they own (if you sue them). These sources combined are nowhere near the insurance coverage a big trucking company has.
3. Attorneys Know How to Evaluate Your Damages
One of the most important things to know about filing a truck accident claim is that this is your only chance of recovering damages. If you forgot or were not aware about a specific loss or expense, you cannot come back and ask for compensation once the claim was settled.
Hiring an experienced Atlanta truck accident lawyer is the only way of making sure that the amount written in the letter of demand represents the full value of your damages. Attorneys leave no stone unturned when it comes to evaluating damages after a truck crash.
These damages include:
- Both current and future medical care costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential if you are unable to return to work
- Costs with physical therapy, counseling and rehabilitation
- Costs with assistive devices (if necessary) and home modifications
- Costs with nursing care if you are left with severe disabilities
- Pain and suffering damages in proportion to your injuries and the negative impact they have on your life
4. Lawyers Know How to Negotiate with Big Insurance Companies
Trucking companies work with the biggest insurers in the U.S. These giant corporations have an army of insurance adjusters, highly trained and experienced in finding errors and denying insurance claims.
Without a lawyer, you will get either a lowball amount or nothing at all. The adjuster will trick you into admitting fault or making contradictory statements. They will cast doubt on everything you say and twist your words to fit their purpose.
Such tactics do not work when a lawyer represents you. Attorneys know how insurance adjusters think and have a counter argument for every statement they make against your claim.
An Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyer Will Win Your Fair Compensation!
At the GMV Law Group, our main concern is getting the maximum compensation available for each client. We offer aggressive representation in the most complex cases and we always obtain the best possible result.
You deserve fair compensation for your injuries, economic damages and reduced quality of life. Call us today to schedule a free case review with an experienced Atlanta truck lawyer at 678-824-83333!
