Lehigh Acres Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer
As the victim of a tractor trailer accident, it is up to you to take action against the negligent truck driver; do not assume that the trucking company or their insurance carrier will reach out with a fair settlement offer to pay for your damaged vehicle, medical bills, and other expenses. If you were harmed, whether your injuries are moderate to catastrophic, only a lawyer can get you the money you are rightfully owed. The Lehigh Acres tractor trailer accident lawyer at Cardinal Law, P.A. will be in your corner from start to finish.
Damages in a Tractor Trailer Accident
Tractor trailer accidents often leave victims with extreme injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, lacerations, concussion, serious contusions, soft tissue injuries such as torn tendons, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, and more. As a victim who suffered any of said injuries, or others, you are likely entitled to significant damages. These damages may include:
- Property damage
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress, such as PTSD
- Loss of joy of life
- Lost earning capacity and lost wages
The Seven Most Common Types of Tractor Trailer Crashes
- Highway merging collision
- Lane change collisions
- Rear-end crashes
- Jacknife collisions
- T-bone crashes
- Objects and cargo falling off the back of the truck
- Head-on/wrong way crashes
- Tractor trailer rollovers
- Wide-turn crashes
- Right of way violations
As with any type of traffic collision, the vast majority of tractor trailer accidents are caused by driver error. This includes distracted driving, drunk driving, drowsy driving, and aggressive driving/speeding. A lawyer can help prove how the crash happened, and therefore pinpoint all liable parties.
The Claims Process and the Elements Required for a Successful Resolution
Tractor trailer collisions, as opposed to being injured in a car vs. car crash, are good and bad for various reasons. The bad: victims often suffer much more extreme injuries due to the size differential between the truck and the car. The good: trucking companies just about always carry large insurance policies, meaning you are more likely to get what you are truly owed in a truck crash than in a car vs. car crash. The bad; trucking companies and their insurance carriers will go to extreme lengths to protect their assets. This means that you will likely have a significant fight on your hands, even if the cause of the tractor trailer accident is clear as day. The four basic elements needed to achieve a successful resolution to your personal injury claim include the following:
- The trucking company owed you a duty of care
- This duty was breached
- The breach caused the collision
- You were injured in the collision and suffered damages
Call a Lehigh Acres Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Today
There are no easy fixes in the aftermath of a tractor trailer accident. There is no amount of money that can repair the physical and emotional trauma that you are suffering from. But financial compensation is more than a practical matter of keeping you out of debt, it is a form of justice. Call the Lehigh Acres tractor trailer accident lawyers at Cardinal Law, P.A. Reach today at 239-610-0845 to schedule a free consultation.
