Hi, my name is Kirsten Krueger and two years ago, I was in a car accident. I was stopped at a stop sign when the driver behind me slammed into my car. Due to my injuries, I had to spend a few days in the hospital and I was unable to work for two months. My medical care was expensive and without being able to work, I couldn't pay my bills. The car accident was stressful enough and then I had to worry about how I would pay my bills. After speaking with a car accident lawyer, it wasn't long before I was compensated for my medical bills and lost wages from work. I'm writing this blog to help others who have been a car accident and haven't received any compensation. As you read my posts, you'll learn how an attorney can help you if you're in a vehicle accident.
Semi-trucks weigh thousands of pounds more than a car, especially when the trucks are loaded with cargo. Due to driving such a large and dangerous vehicle, truck drivers are required to be extra cautious while on the roads with other drivers. When a semi-truck collides with a small vehicle, it can cause severe injuries, mental trauma, and death. If you were involved in such a collision and came close to death, do not allow the other party to persuade you into accepting an insurance settlement. Hire a lawyer to learn about your rights, how much money you can get, and whether going to trial is the best way to settle the case.
Do Not Be Persuaded to Claim Fault
If an insurance adjuster has not already approached the other party's insurance provider, you should expect it to happen. However, you should be prepared in advance to direct everything pertaining to your case that an adjuster wants to discuss to a lawyer. The reason is to prevent being persuaded into accepting that you are at fault for causing the accident. An insurance adjuster can communicate in a fashion that leads to an accident victim claiming fault without fully being aware that he or she is doing so. All communication will be managed in your favor if a lawyer speaks to the insurance adjuster.
A Lawyer Knows What You Deserve
Serious injuries alone usually result in a large settlement after getting into an accident with a semi-truck. However, a lawyer knows that there is much more to getting into an accident than dealing with the injuries. For example, a lawyer is aware that serious injuries can lead to a victim either temporarily or permanently not being about to work. No work means a loss of income, which is not a burden that an accident victim should have to deal with. If you hire a lawyer, he or she will discuss everything that you deserve to get paid for.
The Right Evidence is Important
An important piece of evidence that is needed after getting into an accident is proof of the other party's negligence. A lawyer can obtain such evidence in several ways, including hiring an accident reconstruction expert and investigator. Evidence of the severity of your injuries is also important, especially to prove how the injuries will affect the remainder of your life. The benefit of hiring a lawyer is that you can focus on healing while he or she gathers all of the evidence on your behalf.
For more information, contact a company like Craig P. Kenny & Associates.
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