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Why It’s Important To Hire A Lawyer For An 18-Wheeler Wreck

Being in an accident with a large commercial truck is far different than being involved in a passenger car accident. Car accidents can be minor events that happen in parking lots and individuals walk away unharmed and mildly inconvenienced. Truck accidents are rarely minor. The size and weight of 18-wheelers can result in massive destruction and life-long injuries.

If you need a Louisiana truck accident lawyer, connect with a Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers. Working with a lawyer is essential when navigating a truck accident injury claim.

Trucking Companies and Insurance Companies

There can be serious injuries that result from an 18-wheeler accident, and large medical expenses can follow. But if you try to obtain money from a trucking company, you will soon learn they have their own legal teams ready to push back on large settlements. You need someone who knows how to handle a large truck claim to represent you so you are not being offered a settlement that is far too low given your situation.

It is important to not sign any settlement offers until you have discussed your situation with a legal professional. After all, the insurance companies involved in the collision will collect information about the event, including who was involved in the crash and evidence from the event, and determine negligence. Using this information, they will then offer you a settlement amount. Even when you feel the amount is large, it could be far lower than what is possible. A lawyer will look at the same evidence but understand what that means for you. An insurance company only sees the documents and figures from their own business viewpoint.

Calls and Conversations

When you work with a seasoned lawyer, they can handle communications for you. Insurance companies could call you and ask for information and details about the event. Some of these conversations can be stressful, particularly if the insurance adjuster is pressing you to admit that you are responsible for the accident.

You need to take care of yourself after a Louisiana accident involving a commercial truck. Instead of worrying about the finances of the event, focus on your own health. Tell the insurance companies and trucking company lawyers to talk to your Shreveport injury lawyer.

There are many entities and people that could carry fault. The trucking company could be to blame if a truck part malfunctioned due to poor maintenance. And if the part itself was defective, fault could also fall on the truck manufacturer. There are also times when a separate company was hired to load cargo and did so incorrectly, causing an overloaded truck to be unstable. You may have multiple claims and lawsuits, a truck accident injury lawyer can help.

Were you in an accident with an 18 wheeler? Talk to the personal injury lawyers at Rice & Kendig. We truly care about our clients and devote our knowledge, skills and resources toward securing a great result every time. You do not need to navigate complicated negotiations on your own. Together, we can achieve success. Contact us today at 318-222-2772 to schedule your free consultation.

By Rice & Kendig, LLC | Posted on June 22, 2021

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