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The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement You may be able to file a claim if a 18-wheeler rear-ends you vehicle. The nature and severity of your injuries will determine the amount of your settlement. 18 wheeler accident attorney rancho cucamonga may also seek damages if you are unable to earn future income. However, you should wait until your doctor confirms that your injuries have lasting effects. Compensation for injuries The severity of the injury suffered by the victim determines the value of a settlement resulting from an 18-wheeler crash. Truck accidents usually cause more serious injuries than car accidents and the damages which follow are often an indication of this. The amount of compensation paid to victims is based on many factors. Medical expenses are a significant aspect in determining a settlement following a trucking crash. The cost of both past and future treatments will be taken into account when calculating the amount, which can include any transportation costs for appointments with your doctor. The impact of the accident on the quality of your life as well as loss of income are also elements to be taken into consideration. If your injuries hinder you from working for the foreseeable future, this can also be included in a demand for compensation. In a settlement for an 18-wheeler or truck accident, victims can receive hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions. These amounts are much greater than what would be recovered in a typical car accident and many of these settlements surpass records. Our lawyers will investigate all parties who may be liable for your losses, including the truck driver as well as the company they work for, and any third-party businesses that may have contributed to the accident. For example loading companies could be held accountable for their actions when they stack or overfill the cargo in the trailer. If the accident was caused by defective parts for the truck or vehicle, you may also seek compensation from the manufacturer and/or the distributor. Damages for Suffering and Pain In addition to the economic loss, victims can also claim compensation for their pain and suffering. This refers to the psychological and emotional trauma that is caused by injury. It's difficult for you to quantify and therefore a crucial part of your claim. Our lawyers will work to calculate your non-economic loss to ensure you receive an appropriate settlement for your injuries. Some victims suffer from persistent and debilitating injuries. Their medical costs and future expenses will likely to be significant. Experts such as economists, or medical professionals aid in calculating the amount of damages. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize the amount of your losses by saying the accident did not cause your condition, but it existed before. Our team will fight these claims and get you the compensation that you deserve. Often there are multiple parties that can be held responsible for an accident that involves an 18-wheeler. Besides the truck driver the company that employs him or her could be held accountable. In addition, if the truck was not loaded correctly and this caused the crash the loading company could be held accountable. The process of negotiating a settlement in the aftermath of a crash with a truck may seem to take forever. It is important to know that you should not settle a personal injury claim until you've reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too early, it means you are accepting an offer that doesn't adequately compensate you for your injuries. Damages for Economic Loss While it is possible to get compensation for past, present and future medical expenses The most significant damages in truck accidents are based on your financial losses. These include the loss of wages and property damage, as well as the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle and any other items you lost in the accident. Trucks are much heavier and larger than passenger vehicles. They are not able to maneuver around to avoid collisions. Rear-end collisions are more dangerous because trucks take longer to stop. The impact that results can be catastrophic and life-altering. Insurance companies and trucking firms will do anything to reduce their liability for the victim's injuries. This includes negotiation to try to extend the time limit for filing an action. An experienced attorney will help you fight these tactics and ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injury. The laws governing comparative negligence may affect the final settlement or verdict in cases where more than one person is responsible for an accident. Your attorney will have the knowledge and experience to identify the parties responsible and seek to pursue claims against them on your behalf. This will increase the chances of you receiving the maximum amount you deserve. Call Kaine Law today to schedule a free consultation. Our attorneys will review your case, explain your legal options and discuss the potential worth of your truck accident claim. Damages for losses that are not economic The insurance companies of trucking companies and their providers may not be able to settle cases outside of court. The complexity of these cases as well as the nature of the injuries typically mean that a lawsuit has to be filed in order for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation. Our firm has all the resources needed to represent you and negotiate the best settlement for your case. We will use experts to reenact accidents and other methods to prove your damages. This can include vocational and medical experts, as well as economic loss specialists who can determine the value of your future and past damages. We could also hold others responsible if they played in any way responsible for the accident. This is especially the case if the other party failed to meet its legal obligations, for instance by not maintaining a truck or hire qualified drivers. We can also bring a lawsuit against the trucking company that employed the driver or if the firm was owned by an outside party. Trucking companies can be held accountable for a variety reasons like forcing their employees to work in unreasonable hours or cutting costs by not performing the proper maintenance on the vehicle. You can also pursue a claim against the manufacturer of the truck if it is established that a defective component caused a collision.