Because of the difficulties associated with driving a big rig truck, driving ability and qualifications often play an important
role in truck accident cases.
We are strong advocates for accident victims and their families, with tremendous knowledge of the complex investigation and regulatory resources that can make the
difference in a truck accident case.
Such
evidence in a truck accident case can be significantly more complex than in a standard auto accident case, and the types of evidence required will depend on the specific circumstances of the accident.
Evidence can be found practically
anywhere in a truck accident case, and your Tucson truck accident lawyer can use all pertinent information to maximize a claim settlement value.
Because there are multiple parties that may be
liable in a truck accident case, such as the truck driver and the trucking company, there may be multiple insurance companies with which you may make a claim.
Lost wages or in the case of wrongful death, for lost wages or earning ability of the deceased spouse or parent who suffered injury in the truck accident
The following is taken from a transcript with a DC truck accident lawyer as they discuss the types of evidence typically
used in truck accident cases.
Virginia law does not impose a general cap on damages that would apply to limit your
recovery in truck accident cases, although Virginia Code Section 8.01 - 38.1 limits compensation for punitive damages to $ 350,000.
Attorney's
fees in truck accident cases are generally the same whether you have a lawyer who simply settles a case without adequate investigation, or if you hire a seasoned litigator who is ready and able to take the defendant to trial.
If you have been
injured in a truck accident case in Washington, DC it is likely in your best interest to consult with a DC truck accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case and begin filing your claim.
The individuals and entities involved
in truck accident cases often have teams of lawyers, teams of insurance company adjusters and investigators, and risk managers that are looking out for their interest, and so it is extremely important for the victim to also have lawyers and investigators looking out for their interests when involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle.
In Hospadales v. McCoy, the defendants appealed a
judgment in a truck accident case that awarded the plaintiff damages in the amount of $ 292,000 for past pain and suffering, past medical expenses, and past lost earning capacity.
Earlier this month, an appellate court in Florida issued a written
opinion in a truck accident case involving an accident caused while the owner of the truck was present in the cab but not operating the truck.
However, the Dram Shop Act may provide plaintiffs
in truck accident cases with another avenue of relief because they may be able to seek compensation from the establishment as well as the truck driver.
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settlements in truck accident cases.