18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers

Cases involving 18 wheeler accidents can be extremely complex and if you have never been in a crash before, you may have no idea how to proceed. It is essential to enlist the help of a law firm with experience, a great track record, and the skills to get you the results you need. 

Cases involving 18 wheeler accidents can be extremely complex and if you have never been in a crash before, you may have no idea how to proceed. It is essential to enlist the help of a law firm with experience, a great track record, and the skills to get you the results you need. 
An 18 wheeler accident lawyer will work with you to make sure all your medical expenses, lost time from work, and full pain and suffering are compensated by the insurance companies. Insurance companies often have a team of lawyers who will begin evaluating your claim straight away, therefore you must act quickly to ensure that you are treated fairly. The company will keep you informed of any progress and will not agree to any final settlement without your approval.

The Contingency Percentage

Most 18 wheeler accident lawyers will charge a contingency fee to take on an injury case.  This means that the lawyer will only get paid if the outcome of your case has a favorable result. A lawyer or law firm will get paid a percentage of the money you are awarded from any insurance settlement. The percentage that your lawyer can receive varies but typically ranges from 25 to 40 percent, with 33 percent being an average.  A contingency fee percentage may vary depending on whether a personal injury lawsuit has to be filed against the other driver. If the case settles before it goes to court, the percentage will most probably be lower. A typical arrangement is for your lawyer to take their fee out of the net settlement. This is the amount left after case expenses are deducted. 

What is the process?

Your legal team will gather records relating to your claim which will include insurance policy information, medical records, and medical bills. This information will help your lawyer build your case.

Your lawyer will go into great detail investigating your case and will gather all the relevant and necessary evidence so that they can put the best possible case forward,

The next step is for your lawyer to negotiate with the insurance company outside of the courtroom, the amount of compensation you should be entitled to. If an agreement can't be reached your lawyer will be prepared to take it to court.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim As A Result of A Car Accident?

Following an accident, the liable party's insurance company is required to pay the following costs:

• Medical bills and related expenses

• Lost wages from work and other lost income

• Pain and physical suffering

• Permanent physical disability or disfigurement

• Emotional damages stemming from the above cost

How much compensation you can claim can vary drastically, as with most types of accident claims. This is simply because not every car accident injury is the same and the amount you are awarded will vary from case to case. Talk to your lawyer who will be able to advise you of an estimate of the compensation that you may be entitled to. They will have an idea of this from past experiences.