The semi-truck driver may be blamed for the accident, but many semi accidents may also present other potential legal avenues. These can include driver training, maintenance of the truck, along with the firm that owns and operates the semi.
Items of consideration in semi accidents: Driver’s history and driving record, purpose of trip and trip time logs, road conditions along with possible road hazards should be considered to establish possible liability. In addition, was the driver employed by a trucking company or was the driver an independent contractor? Details of the driver’s independent performance contract with the trucking company should also be examined.
The amount of your settlement may vary based on your injuries, long-term prognosis and the details of your semi accident case.
If you are involved in a semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Who was at fault and the compensation in a semi-truck accident depends on how severe the injuries are and the specific details of the accident. You may be entitled from thousand dollars to millions, especially if a death is involved in the semi accident.
Report the accident to the authorities, get an accident report, get the semi driver’s insurance information and driver’s license information, get the names and contact information of any witnesses, take photos of the accident, call for help from EMT, go to the hospital for treatment of your injuries are serious and lastly contact your attorney.
Just like any other accident, your semi accident medical bills are paid by the insurance companies involved in the settlement of your case. Your medical bills are included the final payout of your case and paid once your case is settled.
In most cases, hiring a semi-truck accident personal injury attorney will greatly impact the financial outcome of your case. Remember, the insurance companies will do anything possible to minimize your compensation. Call the experienced semi accident attorneys at Fenstersheib Law Group at 1-800-TellRobert to find out what your case could potentially be worth.
Fenstersheib Law Group was established in 1985 and has handled thousands of accident cases with very positive outcomes. It’s through dedication and advocating for our client’s legal rights that are the at the heart of firm’s success.
Attorney Robert David Fenstersheib is a compassionate, hard-working Florida personal injury attorney who’s helped clients just like you get the damages they deserve. Fenstersheib Law Group has nearly 40 years of experience helping car accident victims, and is prepared to review your case, in order to help get the damages your case warrants.
Don’t entrust your case to the insurance companies or to a lesser law firm! Give Fenstersheib Law Group a call at 954-456-2488 for an initial free consultation today.
