Seriousness of the injuries
Because a truck is thousands and thousands of pounds, trucking accidents often result in far more severe and even deadly injuries. It is important to have an attorney who understands how to prove complicated injuries such as brain injuries and serious orthopedic injuries.
Insurance coverage
Trucking companies are required to carry much higher insurance than a car driver. This is, again, because the severity of the injuries is usually so much greater in a trucking case. As there could be many parties involved, there can be several insurance plans that would apply to the case. It is incumbent that you have an attorney that understands how to uncover all of the insurance that is possibly available if you sustain a serious injury in a trucking crash.
Investigation and evidence
It is very important, when you are involved in a trucking accident, that you contact an attorney immediately. This is because it is vital that evidence of the crash be preserved. Things like drivers’ logs, maintenance records, computer downloads, surveillance footage and witness statements must be taken and preserved immediately. Sometimes, in a serious trucking case, the attorneys must hire expert witnesses in accident reconstruction, trucking regulations, trucking practices, and various other disciplines. You want to make sure you hire an attorney that understands the necessity of getting out there and investigating immediately, while also having an attorney who is willing to spend the time and money necessary to prove your case.
In summary, everyone on the road must follow the rules of the road. However, trucks operate in a different manner than cars, and they are much harder to operate. It takes much longer to stop a truck than a car, and trucks don’t operate the same way in adverse weather conditions. Understanding these differences, along with the differences above, is important if you want to pursue your trucking injury case.
