18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer

The consequences of being hit by an 18-wheeler can be dire. Injuries range anywhere from strains, broken bones, paralysis, and death.

Therefore, accidents involving 18-wheelers or other commercial vehicles can be extremely complicated and you may need a personal injury lawyer in your corner.

These legal cases are complicated due to the injuries you may sustain, or have sustained, and they are also complicated due to the difficult process that you may or are going through.

For instance, the recovery from physical injuries sustained from an 18-wheeler can range from a few months to years, to unfortunately, never being the same again. There is also the psychological aspect that one suffers due the recovery process. Furthermore, the injuries you sustain from an 18-wheeler claim, may prohibit or diminish your ability to do your job for many years to come. Loss of income is an integral part of any 18-wheeler recovery.

Additionally, the process of finding the correct party and/or insurance company to go after is not as easy as reading a police report. There are parent companies, shell companies, lease holders, and multiple insurance carriers to deal with. Sending the requisite letters needed to establish your claim against the driver of the 18-wheeler, the company that he/she may be working for and protecting potential evidence that may disappear/be destroyed should not be taken lightly.

As previously mentioned, there is the issue of insurance coverage. How much funds are available in a policy that covers 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles is a very difficult question to answer. The 18-Wheeler will have their insurance provider. If the 18-Wheeler or commercial vehicle were hauling a trailer, the trailer itself may have its own insurance coverage, and there may even be additional umbrella and excess coverages. There can also be further coverage within your own policy known as Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage, along with Personal Injury Protection.

If you, a friend, or loved one was hit by an 18-Wheeler or any other commercial vehicle, it is incredibly important that you know and understand your rights against these drivers and companies. Contact your local 18-wheeler attorneys at Funk and Associates.

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