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For help with all the steps involved in investigating, preparing, and filing a compensation claim after a truck accident, turn to our lawyers as soon as possible.
To get compensation for a truck crash in North Richland Hills, you should call the police, get the negligent driver’s information and their employer’s information, document your injuries, confirm the identity of the liable party, organize evidence, and file your case on time. You can either get compensation from a settlement or trial award, though settlements are far more common. Seek relief for medical expenses, lost wages, and all of your non-economic damages with our help.
For a free case review from our truck accident lawyers, call The Queenan Law Firm at (817) 476-1797 today.
What Do You Need to Do to Get Compensation for a Truck Accident in North Richland Hills, TX?
There are many steps involved in getting compensatory damages for truck accidents, many of which our attorneys can help you accomplish
Call the Police
One of the first steps toward getting compensation after an accident with a semi truck, 18-wheeler, or other large commercial vehicle is calling the police. Officers from the North Richland Hills Police Department may respond to the scene and proceed to ask you questions about the accident. Being honest with police officers is important, but so is not admitting fault. Tell officers if you are in pain and need medical attention, what you remember about the other driver’s negligence, and anything else you can recall about the crash.
Get the Negligent Driver’s Information
Like after any motor vehicle accident, you need to exchange information with the negligent truck driver. Commercial truckers are typically working when they are driving, so it is important that you also get the trucker’s employer’s information. If the trucker was working and operating within the scope of their employment when the accident happened, their employer can be held liable for all damages due to the trucker’s negligence.
Document Your Injuries
Prioritize documenting your injuries from a truck accident as soon as possible. Ideally, victims should go to the nearest hospital after a collision to get evaluated for injuries. Large commercial trucks can cause devastating damage, even in low-speed accidents, so do not think your recent collision was too minor to cause internal injuries or soft tissue injuries that you might not feel right away.
Confirm Liability
Truck drivers are not always at fault for accidents they are involved in, so it is always important to confirm fault with our lawyers. A truck driver may not be at fault if they were forced to respond to another driver’s negligent conduct, making that driver liable for any resulting damages. You should never assume that the truck driver was negligent, as other potential accident causes could change who you seek compensation from.
Organize Evidence
You can rely on our truck accident lawyers to organize evidence in preparation for your upcoming compensation claim. We can obtain video footage from dashboard cameras, security systems, and doorbell cameras, as well as photos from victims, witnesses, and law enforcement. With your approval, we can also request medical records proving your accident injuries as well as medical bills proving the cost of your treatment.
Bring Your Claim
Once we have prepared a strong enough case, we can file a truck accident lawsuit on your behalf. The statute of limitations generally gives you 2 years to sue after sustaining a personal injury in Texas. While there are tolling exceptions to the statute of limitations, they are not common in most truck accident cases, so do not assume you have longer than 2 years without confirming so with our attorneys.
Recover a Settlement or Trial Award
You can finally recover the compensation you seek from a settlement or trial award, depending on what route your case takes. The vast majority of auto accident cases settle and do not go to trial. You may also get compensation sooner by negotiating a settlement, as it could be months or even years after you file your lawsuit before a trial begins.
What Kind of Compensation Can You Get for a Truck Accident in North Richland Hills, TX?
Victims deserve to know what kind of damages they can get for truck accidents so they understand the importance of filing compensation claims.
Medical Bills
Truck accident victims are typically entitled to compensation for hospital bills and ongoing medical expenses. Medical bills can grow quickly, so it is important to track them from the beginning of your case so that you do not underestimate your damages and fail to seek relief for all of them.
You may even get compensation for medical bills you have not incurred yet for treatments you have not received, but will need to in the future, according to testimony from medical experts.
Lost Wages
Serious injuries can impede victims’ ability to return to work after accidents, resulting in lost wages. If you cannot work at all or can only work on a restricted basis, our attorneys can seek compensation for your lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
Proving lost wages requires proof of your pre-injury income, which our lawyers can accomplish with tax returns and other income records.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering accompany most truck accident injuries, and are important damages for victims to seek compensation for. While they are not economic damages that come with tangible expenses, physical pain, emotional distress, mental suffering, and other non-economic damages are just as worthy of compensation.
The more our lawyers know about your injuries, the pain you feel from them, and the change in your quality of life since the accident, the better we can estimate your non-economic damages.
Get Our Help with Your Truck Accident Case in North Richland Hills, TX
Call the truck accident lawyers of The Queenan Law Firm at (817) 476-1797 today for your free case assessment.