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Why Hire a Carolina Truck Accident Injury Attorney?

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Truck Accident Cases Can Be Complex – Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help

Truck accident cases can become complicated quickly. Sometimes commercial truck accidents involve multiple vehicles, or out-of-state truckers, or really serious injuries, or even death. And there are different rules and laws that regulate truck drivers on the road. Determining who is liable can be particularly difficult – does the truck driver own the rig or is he employed by a trucking company? – and how do these answers play into the truck accident blame game?

Large truck accidents aren’t merely big car accidents – they’re much more dangerous. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency which oversees the trucking industry, considers tractor trailers and semi-trucks to be among the most dangerous vehicles on the road, more than passenger vehicles.

Without an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side to help you with these matters, you risk losing some, or all, of the compensation to which you may be entitled. Our truck accident lawyers know how to thoroughly investigate cases, and their goal is to help our clients get their lives back on track. Read on to learn about the many ways a truck accident lawyer can help you.

Determining Liability in Trucking Accidents

Determining liability in a truck accident is not always easy. Some commercial trucks such as tractor trailers are driven by owner-operators, others are driven by company truck drivers, and still others are driven by independent contractors who lease their trucks from larger trucking companies. Truck accident lawyers can help you identify and determine which of the following parties may be liable in your truck crash case:

  • The truck driver
  • The truck driver’s employer
  • The owner of the cab or the trucking company
  • The truck manufacturer
  • The party that maintained the truck
  • The party that loaded the truck

But that’s not all. In addition to helping you untangle the web of who’s liable in your truck crash, a truck accident lawyer can provide you with objectivity and past truck accident case experience.

Truck Accident Lawyer Tasks and Responsibilities

If you have been injured in a truck accident, you have a lot on your plate. Dealing with your injuries and focusing on healing should be your number one priority. But more than likely, you are worried and wondering if you will be able to recover compensation for any of the harms and losses you have suffered from your truck crash. Skilled truck accident lawyers can help relieve some of this burden by:

  • Gathering evidence quickly
  • Enlisting a qualified professional to reconstruct the truck accident, inspect the truck accident scene, and obtain and protect critical information
  • Accessing records for in-state trucking companies through both the DOT and the Office of the Secretary of State
  • Examining safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the company or person who owns the truck involved in the truck accident
  • Interviewing police officers about the accident
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Identifying potential damages
  • Investigating insurance policies to find potential coverage for your truck accident injuries
  • Positioning your case to try to maximize compensation
  • Handling your trucking accident case in court, if required, and representing you in dealing with the insurance companies, trucking companies, and other adverse parties in the truck accident lawsuit

In addition to these specific tasks, an experienced truck accident attorney can offer you advice and guidance throughout your case. While this is (hopefully) your first truck accident, a seasoned truck accident attorney will have prior cases to refer to and can offer you:

  • Advice about avoiding the common traps involved with making a recorded statement with the insurance company
  • Assistance with meeting deadlines and organizing supporting materials and records
  • Knowledge about state and federal laws and regulations governing truckers and trucking accidents
  • Understanding of the process and what is expected at each step
  • Fighting for your interests with the insurance company, the trucking company, the truck driver, and any other adverse parties
  • Familiarity with insurance company tactics and how to handle them, as well as helping you deal with insurance adjusters

Even “minor” truck accidents can have long-term health implications. Agreeing to a settlement before these long-term costs are taken into account can leave truck accident victims uncovered for future medical expenses and other costs. An experienced truck accident lawyer can counsel you on whether the settlement offer takes these factors into account.

How Much Does a Truck Accident Attorney Cost?

At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, we operate on a contingency fee arrangement which means that the attorney’s fee is based on a percentage of the total recovery. While a case may have fees and costs associated with it, there is no hourly or flat fee charged. Simply put, if you do not recover compensation from your commercial truck accident claim, there is no attorney’s fee.2  This allows us to bear the burden of investigating and pursuing your truck accident claim and allows you to focus on your well-being.

Why Call the Truck Accident Attorneys at the Law Offices of Fames Scott Farrin?

When selecting an attorney, experience matters. Our firm has recovered over $1.8 billion total for more than 65,000 injured people since our start in 1997.1

If you work with us, you can expect:

  • Attorneys who will treat you with respect and honesty
  • Attorneys who care about both your long and short-term interests
  • No attorney’s fee unless we successfully resolve your case2

Our attorneys have successfully negotiated settlements involving truck accidents cases. For example, we helped a North Carolina client obtain a $525,500 settlement after he was struck by a tractor-trailer on an interstate.1

And there are more examples of how the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has helped clients. Call now for a free case evaluation of your truck accident case at 1-866-900-7078. We have 16 offices throughout the Carolinas and can help you if you have been injured in a South Carolina or North Carolina truck accident. We are here to fight for you.

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