Transport-trucks and other commercial vehicles are integral to the country’s economy, as they transport the products and goods people use every day. Highway 175 is the fastest route to the city and so, 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles use it often to make their way into Mansfield. Unfortunately, trucks are not immune to being involved in accidents and when they are, the injuries and property damage are extensive.
Commercial trucks are very large and heavy and when they are involved in a crash, the resulting injuries are often debilitating. You can file a claim against the negligent party that caused your crash, but there are many obstacles in these cases. Our Mansfield truck accident lawyer can help you overcome them so you obtain the fair settlement that is justly yours.
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(318) 222-2772Challenges in Truck Accident Claims
While it may seem as though a truck accident claim will proceed in the same manner as those involving smaller passenger cars, that is not the case. Truck accident cases present many challenges that other auto accident claims do not. They are as follows:
- Severe injuries: Transport trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when they are fully loaded. Compare this to the 3,000 to 4,000 pounds the average car weighs and it is easy to see why the injuries in truck accident cases are so severe. When the damages are so high after an accident, insurers are even more hesitant to pay full compensation.
- Liability: After two cars are involved in a crash, one of the drivers is usually at fault. This is not always the case in truck accident claims. There are many parties that can be potentially liable for a crash, so determining who is to blame is much more difficult.
- Multiple insurance companies: It is difficult to deal with one insurance company after a crash. Due to the fact that there are so many potentially liable parties, you may have to deal with more than one insurer after a truck accident. They will all blame each other, so obtaining a fair settlement is challenging.
- Different laws: When motorists of two smaller vehicles are involved in a crash, it is usually only state law that applies. A truck accident, though, can also involve federal laws, and many people are not familiar with these.
Determining Liability for a Truck Accident
It is not easy to determine who is to blame for a truck accident because there are so many parties that can be held liable. These include:
- Truck drivers who acted negligently
- Trucking companies that failed to use proper hiring and training methods
- Cargo loading companies
- Manufacturers of trucks or their parts
- Maintenance and inspection companies
- Other drivers
Our Truck Accident Lawyer in Mansfield Can Determine Liability
You cannot determine who is liable for your crash while you are recovering from serious injuries. At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Mansfield truck accident lawyer knows how to determine liability in these cases so you obtain the maximum compensation you deserve. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our experienced attorney and to learn more.
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