With most truck accident claims in Indiana, the victim does not have to go to court to obtain a settlement. Many such claims tend to get settled out of court.
When a motor vehicle collides with a semi-truck, the aftermath can involve debilitating injuries and heavy trauma. Due to their size and weight, a semi-truck can cause life-altering impacts on the accident victims. When your emotional and physical health is in jeopardy, the last thing you want to worry about is attending court proceedings to hold the driver accountable for your injuries.
With our Indiana truck accident attorneys leading your case, we can represent your claim in court (if necessary) to recover fair compensation that covers the scope of damages you suffered.
The At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company Might Cover Your Losses
49 CFR § 387.9 requires that all company-owned vehicles, such as semi-trucks, carry liability insurance with minimum limits from $750,000 to $5,000,000, depending on the type of equipment and carriage.
To receive compensation from an at-fault party’s insurance company, your attorney must establish that the driver’s negligence resulted in the semi-truck accident. The driver’s trucking company could also be held vicariously liable for the accident if the event occurred within the scope of work.
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How Our Lawyers Can Help With Your Semi-Truck Accident Case in Indiana
Our semi-truck accident attorney and the legal team can handle your claim from start to finish. When you hire us to lead your case, some of the services you will receive include:
Determining Fault in the Semi-Truck Accident
We will conduct an in-depth investigation into your case to figure out what and who caused the crash and which parties may hold liability. Depending on how the event unfolded, fault could lie with the semi-truck driver, driver’s employer, and trucking company.
Collecting Evidence of Your Losses in Support of Your Claim
Your attorney will need proof to support your claim. They can hunt down a lot of beneficial information by:
- Obtaining documents such as medical records, hospital bills, medication receipts, estimates for future treatments, information from black box data, truck driver logs, employment records, toxicology reports
- Consulting experts to understand your injuries, prognosis, treatments, and anticipated care requirements
- Documenting how long you had to take off from work
- Documenting any impairment that will affect your earning capacity
- Documenting the pain and suffering and trauma the accident caused you
Proving Negligence in Your Semi-Truck Accident Case
Your lawyer will need to prove negligence to secure damages for you. They will do this by showing that:
- The at-fault party owed you a duty of care.
- The at-fault party breached this duty of care.
- The breach resulted in the semi-truck accident.
- The accident resulted in damages to you.
Once we have discovered the different types of compensable damages you have suffered, we will valuate your losses. We will fight to secure fair damages based on your case’s facts and circumstances.
Negotiating a Settlement With Insurance Companies
Our goal is to recover fair compensation for your claim. For this, we will push back against any tactic insurance companies may use to avoid paying what your case is worth.
Represent Your Case in Court
As we discussed, not every case goes to trial in Indiana. However, if the insurer does not settle, we can present your case in front of a judge or jury.
When Going to Court May Bring Favorable Outcome Your Truck Accident Case
Your semi-truck accident attorney in Indiana will do their best to obtain a settlement covering your damages. But, sometimes, the negligent parties or their insurance companies refuse to accept responsibility. They might try to lure you with an initial settlement offer much lower than your case’s true value.
We will not hesitate to take your case to trial if the insurance company does not agree to a fair settlement after negotiations.
You could collect damages for your Indiana truck accident case via settlement or trial. You do not have to settle for less than what your case is worth. Our attorney will build a compelling case with an array of evidence to prove the driver’s negligence.
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Semi-Truck Accidents Can Be Damaging—Let Us Help You Secure Compensation
If you were injured in a semi-truck accident in Indiana, we urge you to contact Issacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers before accepting any settlement from an insurance company.
Your initial consultation with us is free of charge, with no obligation. Our team would be honored to discuss your case in-depth and explain your legal options before moving forward. Take prompt action, as Indiana truck accident victims generally have two years to file a lawsuit under IC § 34-11-2-4.
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