Truck accident injury victims are often left with significant medical expenses, life-altering injuries, and other financial obstacles that lower a person’s quality of life. This is why monetary compensation through a personal injury settlement is essential to the lives of those who are dealing with life-altering injuries due to the reckless actions of another driver.
The amount a person can receive in a truck accident injury settlement will be dependent on their medical costs, lost wages at work, and the insurance policy of the liable party. These factors will need to be proven to maximize your settlement. That’s why it is important to consult with a Truck Accident Attorney at Maison Law if you receive a low settlement offer from the insurance company. Our firm will negotiate with the insurance on your behalf and ensure your right to fair compensation is protected.
Don’t leave your financial future up to chance after a truck accident; contact Maison Law for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
The Advantage of Legal Representation for a Fair Truck Accident Injury Settlement
It is a proven fact that personal injury victims are much more likely to receive a fair payout than those who deal directly with the insurance company without legal representation. Victims with representation have been found to receive twice as much in compensation as those who proceeded with their claim unrepresented, even after attorney’s fees.
Legal representation offers several advantages if you’ve been injured in a truck accident. By partnering with a Truck Accident Attorney at Maison Law, we can:
- Identify All Liable Parties: Truck accidents typically involve multiple trucks. An accident attorney will investigate all responsible parties and file a personal injury lawsuit against them, maximizing your chance at full financial recovery.
- Manage your claim with the insurance companies: Insurance companies can and will attempt to get injured victims to agree to a “lowball” settlement, or get you to admit fault. Having our attorneys file a lawsuit against the insurance company will let them know you’re aware of your rights and are prepared to exercise them to achieve fair compensation.
- Follow Proper Legal Procedures: Our attorneys understand the complexities of suing liable parties and the specific legal rules that must be followed. Having your lawsuit properly filed and the details of your situation perfectly outlined for the insurance adjuster will let the defense know you are aware of your rights and are prepared to exercise them.
- Prepare for Litigation: Our attorneys will expedite the litigation process if no acceptable offer is made. They will prepare you for trial, handle all legal proceedings, and represent you in court.
- Allow you to focus on Recovery: Working with one of our attorneys will allow you to recover from your injuries, while we deal with the legal side of your case for you. Not only will this give you a better chance at compensation, but it will alleviate your stress and give you peace of mind while dealing with a very traumatic time in your life.
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Maison Law offers a free consultation to all injured victims in California. Our Personal Injury Attorneys are here to discuss the details of your incident at no cost to you and evaluate if you have an injury claim and the next steps you should take. Everything you discuss with us is protected under attorney-client privilege, even if you decide not to take legal action. For more information, contact us today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
How to Maximize Your Truck Accident Settlement
If you’ve suffered injuries in a truck accident, there are certain steps you can take to help you maximize the amount you can recover. Maximizing your settlement is an essential part of recovering from your accident. After an accident, most insurance agencies will try to get you to settle for a much lower amount than your damages are worth. Insurance adjusters do not consider the long-term effects of major injuries and all the aspects of your life they impact. To ensure a fair settlement for your accident, it is recommended to do the following:
- Get examined by a medical professional. Suffering major injuries is not a time to act tough and attempt to “walk it off.” If you are injured, get examined by a doctor. Without a professional diagnosis, the insurance company will have just cause to assume you were never injured.
- Follow your doctor’s orders. By sticking to a treatment plan, you give yourself the best shot at a full medical recovery and show the insurance company how serious your injuries are.
- Keep and organize your receipts. Keep all documentation associated with your injury, especially documentation of your medical treatment.
- Get a quote for your vehicle damage. Reimbursement estimates for vehicle damages will be relatively low unless you provide proper documentation for what your damages are worth.
- Don’t wait to file your lawsuit. Time is limited when making an accident claim. Personal injury claims typically have a statute of limitations of two years from the date of the accident. However, if your accident was with a government entity (emergency vehicle, USPS postal truck), then you will only have 6 months to file your claim.
Typical Truck Accident Settlement Amounts in California
While there is no exact settlement amount for a truck accident injury claim since each incident varies significantly on a case-by-case basis, there are various factors that can help determine the value of your case such as:
- Extent of damages
- Medical treatment needed
- Insurance coverage limit
- Determination of fault
When it comes to your truck accident settlement, the details of your case matter. For example, if you only sustained minor injuries from the crash or you were partially liable for the incident, your settlement could result in a lower amount.
Partial liability in California does not mean you are not entitled to compensation because California follows Comparative Negligence Law, meaning your compensation will only be reduced by your percentage of fault in the incident, rather than none at all. So, when considering settlements for truck accident injuries, they will generally fall into three categories:
- Low Settlements: minor accidents with little to no injuries can result in a low settlement to cover damage done to your vehicle and medical bill to treat minor injuries.
- Moderate Settlements: These truck accident cases usually involve medical treatment for significant injuries, some missed work, and longer recovery periods.
- High Settlements: high settlements typically involve truck accident incidents with severe injuries, long-term medical treatment, permanent disabilities, or fatalities.
Settlement Value for a Truck Accident Based on Damages
If you’re injured in a truck accident, there are three types of damages you can claim that will have a substantial impact on the amount of compensation you can receive. They include:
- Economic damages: financial damages you incurred due to the accident.
- Medical bills
- Lost Wages
- Loss of future potential earnings
- Loss of property
- Cost of repairs
- Non-economic damages: these are subjective, non-compensatory damages.
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages: these are damages awarded to serve as punishment to the at-fault party.
- Reckless behavior
- Actions performed out of spite
Contact Maison Law | Truck Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in California, our team of Truck Accident Attorneys at Maison Law will help you get the compensation you need to get your life back on track. Truck accidents are complicated and traumatic situations that no one deserves to manage alone. For immediate legal counsel, contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation. We don’t charge our clients up front, and you will not pay a cent until we’ve won your case.
