If you’ve been a victim of a truck collision that resulted in physical injury, a Parma truck accident lawyer from Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers can help. You may have a legal right to compensation, and we work hard to get it for you.
If you’ve been traumatized as the victim of a truck accident, the understanding, support, and legal skill of a personal injury lawyer can make a difference.
Settling Truck Accidents Requires Knowledge and Skill
There are a lot of variables that should be carefully considered by one of our truck accident lawyers when seeking compensation for a client.
States and the federal government place many regulations and rules on commercial trucking. These rules and regulations must be followed at all times. When a trucker or trucking company doesn’t adhere to these, the chance of an accident increases. Knowing this information can help you negotiate a higher financial settlement.
At Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, we know the laws and regulations governing commercial trucking companies and drivers. We effectively use this knowledge to fight for you. Our team knows how to hold the at-fault truck driver or trucking company responsible legally.
We can gather evidence like this to support your claim:
Black Box Data
After a truck accident, your lawyer can request access to the truck’s black box data. The black box, called either the EDR or the “electronic control module” (ECM), is a computerized system wired into the vehicle. It records truck or tractor-trailer data about the mechanics of the vehicle.
This is valuable information to have when settling your truck accident case. It can identify if something was wrong with the truck that may have caused the crash.
Truck Inspection Reports
These reports, known as DVIRs, are documents the driver fills out at the end of a driving shift to report any malfunctioning or missing equipment on the vehicle. This is the responsibility of the owner of the truck. Any issues written down in the report should be repaired before the vehicle is considered roadworthy.
The Driver’s Logs
Whether handwritten or electronic, these logs document details like the number of work hours assigned per driving shift. It could also show how many hours the driver spent behind the wheel on any given day or how many hours the driver spent in the sleeping berth in the truck cab.
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Who’s to Blame for My Truck Accident?
Negligence is the root cause of many truck accidents. Where negligence is involved, eligibility for financial compensation exists.
When you’re hurt due to the carelessness or failure of a person to act reasonably, injury or damage can be the result.
Here are some examples of how negligent truck drivers can cause accidents:
- The driver became distracted or was careless behind the wheel.
- They were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- The driver was tired and driving when they should have stopped.
- They were driving over the posted speed limit.
But the driver isn’t always the most liable party. Let’s look at a few examples of ways that the company or other individuals might be responsible for what happened:
- The truck driver was not adequately trained and lacked the skill set to drive the vehicle responsibly.
- A company failed to fire a driver after they’ve shown a pattern of negligence.
- The truck wasn’t properly maintained and had a mechanical failure, i.e., the brakes failed.
- Cargo wasn’t properly secured, and it flew off the trailer or put too much weight on the cab.
These examples can cause injuries to an unsuspecting victim or damage to their vehicle.
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Filing a Claim Against a Trucking Company
Trucking companies usually have money to throw around. Their insurer can quickly send investigators to the scene to gather the information their lawyers can use to fight your claim. But you don’t have to let the trucking company push you around. When you work with Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re on your side, protecting your interests.
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What to Watch Out for After Filing
Once you file a claim for your truck accident, attempting to seek a financial settlement on your own can be a dangerous game. Insurance company representatives may present themselves as your friend. They just want to help you move on from the accident, right? Wrong.
Insurance reps are always watching their bottom line. Their goal is to try and get away with paying you as little as possible. Your lawyer can calculate how much you should be asking for. Their calculation can include current and potential costs. Even if you feel “fine” now, it can take weeks or months for an accident injury to surface.
You could be awarded compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Therapy costs
- Missed income during recovery
- Loss of potential wages due to disability
- Pain and suffering
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Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers serve Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Our lawyers know the Statute of Limitations for each state we serve and can advise you on your time frame to file for compensation. Don’t put off getting the money you deserve—we’re available 24/7 to get started on your claim.
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