Differences Between Truck and Car Accident Cases

Answer:

We were talking to somebody the other day who had been severely injured in a trucking accident here in Kansas, and they were asking what the difference is between a truck accident case as compared to a regular auto accident case in Kansas. There are some very important differences that you’ll want to be aware of. One is, generally in accidents with trucks, the injuries are more significant and more severe, so therefore the damages are higher. As such, it’s important to get the best recovery to compensate you for those injuries.

Another thing is that oftentimes these types of cases are very complicated. There’s usually more than one party and it can involve multiple insurance companies. You could be dealing with the driver of the truck, who might be different than the owner of the truck, or the company who hired the driver. There’s just a lot of complex details that impact your right to recover and who you can recover from, and, because of that, it’s very important to have an attorney who is experienced in handling truck accident cases.

The insurance carriers and the trucking companies, because of the severity of the injuries and other factors, will work hard to delay and deny your claim, so you definitely want an attorney who knows how to handle these cases, knows how to work with these trucking companies and their insurance carriers, and can take your case to trial if they’re not willing to pay a fair amount for your injuries. The goal is to get the best recovery for you, and you want to make sure you have an attorney that can do that.

If you have any questions about this or any other matter, give us a call. We would be happy to answer your questions.