Month: December 2016

Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you or a loved one have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, it is understandable to feel helpless. There are so many details to take care of with accident reports, doctor’s visits, and police reports. Do not become overwhelmed by trying to do everything on your own. You need a personal injury lawyer who cares about your concerns and will work with you to achieve the best result possible in a court case.

Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

There are a few things to keep in mind when hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you. You will need an attorney who has been successful in winning personal injury cases in the past, so check the attorney’s record carefully. Any attorney worth his fee will not mind you asking him how successful he has been with court cases in the past.

It is in your best interest to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after you have been injured in an accident. He will look over accident reports, medical records, and conduct a thorough one-on-one consultation with you to determine if you have a valid case that he can win in court. Many times your lawyer will be able to settle your case out of court. If he is able to settle your case out of court, this will save you time and money. You will not have to spend all that money on a long court proceeding and you can get the money you need to take care of your medical expenses quickly. The sooner you can settle your case, the sooner you can get back to living normally again.

A personal injury lawyer can advise you of your rights in a personal injury case. You may have the right to compensation for physical injuries, additional medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. You owe it to yourself and your family to get the best representation possible.

How Are Trucking Accident Lawyers Different From Car Accident Lawyers?

The aftermath of a serious vehicle accident is often overwhelming. Not only will you have to deal with insurance companies, you may also face other issues like physical injuries and damage to your vehicle. The result is that you will be under a lot of stress. Hiring a lawyer can help to relieve that stress. Your lawyer can help you to sort through the various legal issues surrounding your accident. As you evaluate different attorneys, it is important to consider the fact that car accident attorneys and trucking accident attorneys are quite different.

How Are Trucking Accident Lawyers Different From Car Accident Lawyers?

Differences Between Car Accident and Truck Accident Cases

  • Liability

One of the main differences between car and truck accidents has to do with who is liable. While the driver in a car accident is usually liable, a truck accident lawyer has to consider liability beyond just the driver. In a truck accident, the trucking company is often liable; in fact, the driver’s liability is sometimes much less than their employer’s liability. Trucking companies are expected to train their drivers properly and to obey federal regulations. If they fail to take care of either of these responsibilities, a court may consider them liable for the accident.

  • Forensics

A trucking accident lawyer will typically have to go through more information than a car accident lawyer would. The lawyer will have to assess the truck driver’s employment history as well as their qualifications for the job. They will also have to examine the results of any drug and alcohol testing that the driver has undergone. In addition, they will have to look at the trucking company’s insurance and evaluate the truck’s black box as evidence.

  • The Injuries

One dramatic difference between car accidents and trucking accidents is how severe the injuries are. The main factor in this is the weight disparity between the two vehicles. While most cars weigh around 3,000 pounds, a semi can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. That mismatch in weights means that accidents involving trucks often produce very serious injuries, which is why there is a requirement for trucking companies to carry insurance with high liability limits.

Have you been injured in a trucking accident? It is important that you choose an attorney with experience in your kind of case. Clay Hinds can help. Contact us for a free consultation.