What Is the Role of a Lawyer in a Truck Accident Claim?
Truck accidents are – without a doubt – among the most dangerous accidents on our roadways. The sheer size and weight of the semis that roam our highways ensure that the occupants of the other vehicles involved in any truck accidents are far more vulnerable to severe losses. Our experienced truck accident lawyers serving Kingstree and the surrounding Williamsburg County area will play a key role in your ability to recover compensation.
Proving the Elements of Your Claim
To bring a successful truck accident claim, you’ll need to prove each of the following primary elements:
- The truck driver owed you a duty of care. This applies to every motorist; professional drivers like truckers are held to even stricter safety requirements.
- The truck driver breached the duty of care that you were owed in some way, which is where negligence comes in and can include excess speed, distraction, aggression, impairment, and beyond.
- The truck accident in question directly resulted from the truck driver’s negligence.
- You suffered legal damages as a result.
Your trusted truck accident attorney will leave no stone unturned in their quest to obtain the compensation you’re entitled to and that you’ll need on the path toward recovery.
Building a Strong Claim
Your truck accident lawyer will ably take on the primary task of building a strong claim on your behalf, which will be based on evidence like the following:
- The police report and any citations issued
- Eyewitness testimony
- Footage from dashcams, security cameras, and traffic cameras in the vicinity of the accident
- Professional accident reconstruction models that depict the mechanics of the violent truck accident
- The testimony of professional witnesses with relevant expertise
Your resourceful truck accident attorney will also gather the kind of evidence necessary to prove the extent of your losses, which is likely to include your doctor’s report and notes, your relevant medical bills and records, your income history, and your account of how your life has changed as a result of the accident as well as reports on the same topic from those who know you well.
Your Truck Accident Lawyer’s Guidance
Our truck accident lawyer’s goal is to guide you effectively and efficiently forward toward a favorable claim resolution, which includes all the following key tasks:
- Ensuring that you’re well-prepared for what’s to come.
- Helping you avoid the kinds of errors that can harm your claim, such as posting on social media before it’s finalized.
- Skillfully negotiate with the involved insurance company for a fair settlement and be prepared to take the matter to court if the insurance company isn’t interested in reasonable negotiations.
Our Experienced Truck Accident Attorney Can Help
At Oxner & Stacy Law Firm, we are committed to advocating for our Kingstree clients’ rights and rightful compensation. Learn more about what we can do to help you by contacting us online or at 843-983-2306 today.