Why You Need A Colorado Springs Attorney After A Semi Truck Accident
Being in any car accident is a traumatic experience, but when the damage comes from a large truck, it is far worse. The sheer size of the vehicle means that trucking accidents are much worse than other kinds of car accidents. Even worse, there are so many parties involved that it can sometimes be hard to face down those responsible and get compensated for your injuries. Learn the importance of having a personal injury attorney after a truck accident, and how a lawyer can ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.
Truck Accident Numbers
The statistics revolving around truck accidents are staggering. As of 2002, there were nearly 5,000 fatalities and over 130,000 injuries in accidents involving trucks. Even worse, the number of accidents of this kind has gone up by 20 percent over the past twenty years—a rate of 1 percent every year. These figures are astounding, especially when one considers the sheer damage that can result from a truck accident.
Proving Responsibility
One of the trickiest parts of getting compensated for truck accidents is proving who is responsible. With a car accident, it comes down to the two drivers and those directly involved in the accident. With trucks, it can involve the driver, the truck owner, the trucking company, the freight company and even the parts manufacturer of the truck. Of course, everyone potentially involved will do their best to deflect the blame to other parties.
Traditionally, trucking companies have tried to avoid responsibility by claiming that the drivers were not employees, but independent contractors. Current laws forbid them doing this, but that does not stop the tactics from going on.
Insurance Companies
It is often said that insurance is the only service you pay for that you hope you never use. Insurance companies are businesses, and they do not make a profit by paying out. This means that when an accident does happen, they will make lowball offers, and will try any tactic from smooth talking to bullying to get you to sign off on the lowest possible settlement. Never sign anything without consulting an attorney. It is possible that you could sign away your rights to further compensation.
Getting Compensation
When you are injured in an accident, you can get compensated for all of your medical bills as well as for things such as lost income, future potential, lost relationships, pain and suffering and possibly more. However, you will need to have someone in your corner willing to fight for your rights against companies dead-set against paying what you deserve.
This is where a qualified Colorado Springs personal injury attorney comes into play. We have the experience to stand against the strong-arm tactics of insurance companies, the blame-dodging of those responsible, and make sure that you get the full damages you deserve. If you have been injured in a truck accident, take a look at some more information and get in touch with us for a no-obligation consult on your case details today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What My Case Is Worth?
There are a variety of things we look at when evaluating your case and determining its value. We look at how the accident occurred. We look at what sort of injuries you sustained. Do you have a permanent injury that will last the rest of your life? Are you going to have future medical bills? We look at lost wages. Did you lose your job? If you have permanent work restrictions as a result of the accident, you may not be able to find a job very easily in the future. These are some of the factors that we look at in evaluating a claim. Every case is unique and different. That’s why at our law firm, every case gets personal attention from the lawyer when it comes time to evaluate.
Why is it Important to Hire a Lawyer?
Insurance companies are in business for a reason: to make money. Anytime they are paying money on a claim, it means less money to their bottom line. They have literally hundreds of adjusters and hundreds of lawyers who are on their side trying to figure out how to prevent money from leaving their checkbooks. Quite frankly, you do need a lawyer to help you through this because your lawyer will make sure you’re properly compensated.
Do Cases Settle Without Going to Court?
Cases settle before going to trial 80 to 90 percent of the time. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of work involved in getting a case settled outside of court. Sometimes you have to file a lawsuit and do a lot of what I call “legal maneuvering” to get a case settled. That means we take depositions from witnesses to the accident, from police officers, and from your doctors. But, yes, most cases will settle prior to trial.
Do You Get Good Results for Your Clients?
We do get good results for our clients. We have settled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where we’ve had large settlements. We’ve had substantial verdicts. We go to the mat for our clients if necessary. We’ll appeal cases. We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure our client is taken care of.
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Gordon J. Heuser, Esq.
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Brennan D. Heuser, Esq.
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