Reasons for Filing an 18-Wheeler Accident Injury Lawsuit
Our attorneys know all too well the devastation that can result from an 18-wheeler accident, on both a physical and emotional basis. Through our two decades of experience in handling these cases, we have learned that many times, a victim of a truck accident will hesitate to pursue litigation. They often feel awkward trying to put a monetary value on their injury and don’t want to have to re-live the accident all over again. As difficult as this may be, it is critically important to act quickly in order to have any chance at all of getting the compensation you have coming to you.
A four vehicle accident involving two large trucks resulted in a single injury and a diesel fuel spill. July 17, 2012 in Roseburg Oregon
Pursuing legal action in order to get compensation for the injuries caused by a truck accident can serve two purposes: first, it helps those injured obtain the just restitution needed to cover medical expenses and other monetary losses suffered as a result of the crash. Secondly, pursuing litigation punishes those whose negligence led to the accident. Of course, no amount of money can properly compensate you for the physical and emotional trauma you’ve experienced. However, the reality is that your medical bills are accumulating and you’ve lost wages since you probably haven’t been able to return to work since the accident. These are sizable losses, and the only way to recoup them is by seeking compensation from those who are responsible. Unless you file a lawsuit against the party or parties that caused your accident, it is very unlikely you will be able to pay your medical expenses, pay for the damage to your car, or fulfill any other monetary obligations you may have as a result of your accident.
In the long run, you may also wind up helping someone else if you file a lawsuit. A successful suit could force the company that owns the 18-wheeler to re-think its safety procedures. After all, the punishment it suffers by losing could be the wake-up call it needs. Thus, the likelihood of another accident could be reduced. The amount of money a trucking company loses in this kind of lawsuit isn’t a mere slap on the wrist. Companies notice when they lose lots of money and tend to try and fix whatever problem led to the huge financial hit they’ve just taken. More on this website