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The Value of an 18 Wheeler Settlement You could be eligible to file an appeal if a car with an 18-wheeler rear-ends you vehicle. The amount of your settlement will be determined by the nature and severity of your injuries. You may also seek damages if you are unable to earn future income. However, you should wait until your doctor confirms that your injuries will cause lasting effects. Compensation for injury The value of an 18 wheeler accident settlement is determined by the extent to which the victim was injured. The injuries sustained in truck accidents are generally much more severe than car crash injuries and the resulting damage can reflect this. The amount of compensation awarded to victims depends on a variety of factors. Medical expenses are a crucial factor in determining value of a trucking injury settlement. The amount will include the cost of prior and future treatments as well as transportation expenses to and from your doctor's appointment. The impact of the accident on the quality of your life and lost earnings are also factors to consider. In the event that your injuries will prevent future employment, you could include this in your compensation claim. It is not unusual for victims to collect hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in the form of a truck or an 18 wheeler settlement following an accident. These settlements are much higher than those paid in a typical car accident, and a lot of them surpass records. Our attorneys will investigate all parties who could be responsible for your losses, including the truck driver as well as the company they work for, and any third-party companies that may have contributed to the accident. For instance, loading companies could be held liable when they do not properly pile or overfill cargo on the trailer. If the accident was caused by faulty parts of the truck or vehicle, you may also file a claim against the manufacturer and/or the distributor. 18 wheeler accident lawsuit tustin for Suffering and Pain In addition, to economic losses, victims can also claim compensation for the pain and suffering they have endured. This refers to the emotional and psychological trauma caused by an accident. It's hard for you to quantify, and is an essential element of your claim. Our lawyers will work to determine your loss from non-economics in order to receive an appropriate settlement for your injuries. Some victims suffer long-lasting and severe injuries. The medical expenses and future losses of these victims are likely be substantial. Experts like economists or medical professionals can help calculate the damages. Insurance companies can attempt to minimize your losses by saying that the accident did not cause your condition, but that it existed before. Our team will challenge these claims and ensure that you receive the amount you're due. In most cases, more than one party could be held accountable for an accident that involves an 18-wheeler. The company which employs the driver could also be held responsible. If the truck was improperly loaded and the crash resulted from it the loading company could be held responsible. It can appear that it takes forever to settle a truck accident case. However, it is important to know that you should not settle a personal injury claim until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). If you settle too early, it means you're accepting a deal that doesn't adequately compensate you for your injuries. Damages for Economic Loss While it is possible to get compensation for past, current and future medical expenses however, the largest damages in truck accident cases are based upon your economic losses. This includes lost wages, property damages and the expense to repair or replace your vehicle as well as other things that you have were unable to replace during the accident. Due to the weight and size of these vehicles, they aren't able to maneuver as easily as passengers vehicles to avoid crashes. Rear-end collisions are more risky because trucks require longer to stop. The impact can be devastating and life-changing. Insurance companies and trucking companies will do anything to reduce their liability for the victim's injuries. This involves the use of negotiations in order to get around the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits. An experienced lawyer can defend yourself against the tactics used by these parties and ensure you get maximum compensation for your injuries. If more than one party was responsible for the accident the laws on comparative negligence could influence your final settlement or verdict. Your attorney will have the experience and know-how to identify all parties responsible and pursue claims on your behalf. This will increase the chance of you obtaining the maximum amount you are entitled to. Contact Kaine Law for a no-cost consultation today. Our lawyers will analyze and discuss your case, your legal options, and the potential worth of a truck crash claim. Damages for non-economic losses Insurance companies and trucking companies providers might not be able to settle disputes 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 for victims to receive a fair amount of compensation. Our firm has the resources necessary to secure the best settlement for your case. We will enlist experts to conduct reenactments of accidents and use other methods to prove the severity of your injuries in court. This could include medical and vocational experts, along with economic loss specialists who will determine how much your losses in the past and the future could be worth. We may also hold others responsible if they were involved in the accident. This is especially true when the other party was unable to fulfill its legal obligations, for instance by failing to maintain the truck or employ a qualified driver. We may also file a claim against the trucking company which employed the driver or if the firm was owned by an outside party. Trucking companies can be held liable for a range of reasons, such as requiring their employees to work unreasonably long hours or cutting costs by not carrying out proper maintenance on the truck. We can also make a claim against a manufacturer of trucks if a defective component is shown to have caused a collision.