How Do I Find a Good Truck Accident Lawyer?

How you find a good truck accident lawyer starts with learning as much as possible about the firm and considering your options following an accident. You can ask friends or family for recommendations, read online reviews, and take other steps to narrow your list. However, you should base your final decision on a consultation with a member of the firm’s truck accident team.

Personal injury attorneys, including those who handle truck accident cases, generally offer complimentary case reviews. You can learn a lot during these consultations about your case and what a firm can do to help you recover compensation.

Ask Questions About the Firm’s Services

How you find a good truck accident lawyer is not much different from how you might choose a good repairman to work in your home or a mechanic to work on your car. You want an attorney who knows what they are doing, who is trustworthy, and who will look out for your best interests. You also want someone you see eye-to-eye with about how they will approach your case.

During your consultation with the firm, you can ask questions about:

  • How often they communicate with clients
  • Who you would work with through each step in the case
  • Who you could call with questions
  • How they approach cases similar to yours
  • The types of cases they have handled in the past

Discuss How the Firm Would Handle Your Truck Accident Case

During your consultation, you will also answer the firm’s questions about the specific details of your case. After all, the legal team you are considering will need to understand the circumstances of your collision before agreeing to take on the case. These firms generally represent injured clients based on contingency, so they will not want to take on your case unless they feel they can recover compensation on your behalf.

When it comes to truck accidents and other commercial vehicle collision cases, there are some unique aspects that your attorney will need to navigate. To this end, you will want to hire a firm that has experience with truck accidents, especially those very similar to yours.

The trucking company is often legally responsible for the injuries and losses that the victims of a truck accident suffer. This is true in most situations in which an employee—the truck driver—acted negligently and caused an accident, or when there was an issue with the truck that caused the accident.

When a company is responsible for its employee’s negligence, it is known as vicarious liability and occurs because of a legal doctrine called respondeat superior. Vicarious liability requires the attorney to take additional steps to prove the case, so you will want to hire a lawyer who understands this process.

Consider the Damages the Truck Accident Lawyer Would Help You Pursue

Injuries in trucking accidents are often serious, and you could require months or even years to fully recover if a full recovery is possible. Your attorney should identify as many related injuries, expenses, and losses as possible. They should gather documentation and seek compensation for them. This could include the following:

  • Treatment and medical care
  • Lost income
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Vehicle repair and other property damage
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Other intangible losses
  • Wrongful death damages, if you qualify under your state’s statutes

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the number of large truck involved injury crashes rose 5% in 2018 compared to the amount in 2017. The amount of truck accidents on the road have been steadily climbing over the years. If you are part of the unfortunate group of motorists that sustained injuries due to a truck accident, you should seek out a good truck accident attorney to help you get justice and fair compensation. 

The statute of limitations to pursue compensation for damages depends on the state you live in. Typically it is around two years for an injury civil suit and two years for a wrongful death lawsuit. You must build your case and decide whether to file a lawsuit before this deadline arrives, or you jeopardize your right to do so. The sooner you are able to find the right attorney for you, the sooner they can go to work on your case.

Consider Distasio Law Firm for Your Truck Accident Case

A car accident lawyer from Distasio Law Firm may be able to represent you in your insurance claim or civil suit and handle your case on a contingency basis. If we believe you can take legal action based on your initial case evaluation, we will cover the investigation into your accident and the process of seeking compensation.

You can count on our team to always put our clients first—we will protect your rights and represent your best interests if you choose us. We aim to provide the legal services you need and the support and guidance you are hoping for in an attorney. You will not need to pay us anything out of your pocket. We only take our fees out of the compensation we recover for you.

Speak with a team member from Distasio Law Firm today to learn more. We want to discuss your injuries and accident to determine how we can help. 

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