Collisions involving large trucks such as semi trailers, freighters, box trucks, big rigs, etc. tend to result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities and are sadly common in New York. A truck accident is not only a traumatic event, but also one that has the potential to upend lives and livelihoods. If you have been injured in a truck accident that was caused by negligence (carelessness) on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company and/or other parties, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for the injuries, damages and losses.
Retaining the services of an experienced New York truck accident lawyer is crucial in such cases because your lawyer can not only help collect and compile substantial evidence to strengthen your case but can also seek maximum compensation for you.
Determining the Truck Accident Settlement Amount
Truck accidents may cause significant injuries as well as emotional and psychological distress. The value or worth of your claim will usually depend on the nature and severity of your injuries as well as the extent of negligence (carelessness) of the at-fault parties. Here are a few examples of potential damages that can be awarded in your case:
Medical bills: Statistics show that the most serious injuries are sustained by the occupants of passenger vehicles that are involved in collisions with large trucks. Such victims typically require emergency transportation, surgeries, hospitalization, ongoing therapies, etc. in order to heal. Even then, they may not fully recover from all their injuries.
Lost wages: Being seriously injured also means that victims may not be able to return to work for an extended period of time. When injuries are catastrophic such as brain injuries, spinal cord damage that leads to paralysis or amputations, victims may never be able to return to work or make a living. This proves devastating to families when the injured victim is the primary wage earner. In such cases, a truck accident settlement should also factor in loss of earning capacity.
Pain and suffering: This refers to the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the truck accident as well as the resulting injuries. A skilled New York truck accident lawyer will be able to determine the amount of damages that can be sought in a truck accident claim for such pain and suffering.
Evidence: The amount of settlement also depends on the strength of the evidence plaintiffs (injured party) have against defendants. This is where skilled truck accident lawyers can really make a difference. They will also send out spoliation letters to the parties involved in an effort to retrieve crucial evidence such as data recorders, driver logs, truck maintenance logs etc. When you have strong evidence, your settlement or verdict amount is likely to be much higher.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Victims who have been injured in truck accidents may be able to seek compensation for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost income and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families of deceased accident victims may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for damages such as lost future income, funeral costs, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent or careless driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For 50 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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