No one plans to get into a truck accident, and when it happens, you are often in shock. A big rig accident can cause serious injuries, loss of wages, permanent disability or even death of a companion. A Kettering truck accident lawyer with Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover compensation. With legal help, you can just focus on your recovery while someone else handles the paperwork.
Who Is Liable After a Truck Accident?
Ohio state law follows the ‘at-fault’ system in any legal proceedings for parties that get into road accidents. That means that drivers who cause accidents have financial obligations to the injured victims. If the other party is deemed at fault for a majority of the accident, you may have a claim.
In simple truck accidents, a driver’s actions (or failure to act) might be clearly responsible, such as crossing lanes or falling asleep at the wheel. But not all cases are clear-cut because parties other than the driver can also be responsible. Investigations can reveal that the truck company, mechanic, or cargo supplier contributed to the accident.
Identifying liability is one of the essential steps in any vehicular accident case. Companies like a trucking company or parts manufacturer may have a larger insurance policy for you to recover compensation from. Many people overlook these potential contributors to accidents.
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Types of Compensation You Can Receive After a Truck Accident
You may make a case for things like negligence, reckless action, or intentional fault. The types and level of compensation after a truck accident depend on the type and sum of damages incurred. A lawyer might be able to help you put a fair dollar amount on your claim by considering all three types of compensation available.
Economic Damages
Calculating economic damages can be confusing. Attorneys often have experience assessing the damages incurred and estimating the value in dollars. For most victims, these damages include:
- Past and present hospital or physician costs
- Physical therapy costs
- At-home modifications after the accident
- Lost wages
Compensation for economic damages is one way of correcting the painful consequences of a truck accident. It may help reduce the financial burdens that you incur because of the accident. Having a lawyer might help you determine how much compensation you receive for all your damages.
Non-Economic Damages
Besides physical harm and medical expenses, you can incur more severe intangible costs. Since you can’t evaluate these damages on economic terms, they’re harder to calculate or estimate. Some non-economic damages of a truck accident include:
- Pain and suffering – In legal terms, these are the physical and emotional injuries that the accident caused you.
- Loss of earning potential – Refers to the possibility that injuries from an accident create physical limitations that prevent you from returning to your previous job or getting another job.
- Grief and emotional therapy – A collision with an eighteen-wheeler truck can be traumatic and cause long-lasting psychological harm. Any damages awarded can help cover the cost incurred by counseling.
Our team will investigate your accident to determine the non-economic damages you may be able to recover.
Punitive Damages
Courts consider many factors when evaluating whether you are entitled to compensation after a truck accident. If they discover that the defendant’s actions were especially egregious, punitive damages may apply. While punitive damages are rare, courts can award them on top of the economic and non-economic compensation.
An example of a case where punitive damages can apply is when the court discovers that the driver intentionally ignored regulations or safety laws. When courts find the driver or responsible party acted recklessly, they may award these damages. Punitive damages may apply when the injuries from the accident are life-altering or cause death.
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How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Lawsuit in Ohio?
In the aftermath of an accident, you often focus on your recovery first. However, a statute of limitations states how long you can wait to file a lawsuit after an accident. The Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10 dictates that the statute of limitations applies for two years from the accident date. Failure to file within this period might bar you from compensation.
Filing a claim and building a case can be complex and time consuming. If you wait until a few days or months before the statute of limitations closes, there probably won’t be enough time to thoroughly prepare your case. Start building a case as soon as possible.
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An accident is an unfortunate experience, but you don’t have to bear the burden alone. Don’t miss your opportunity to seek compensation for an accident that might change your life forever.
If you need help filing a claim or lawsuit, having an attorney can help navigate an often confusing and overwhelming process. Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers has helped clients recover $1 billion in compensation. Reach out to us to set up your free consultation for an estimate of what compensation you might be entitled to in court. We are available 24/7 to take your call.
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