How Much Is My Truck Wreck Case Worth?

Evaluating the worth of your truck accident claim can be a difficult question to answer, as many factors affect the total value of your case. Because commercial trucks are such large vehicles, their accidents often leave their victims with serious, life-changing injuries. After reviewing all the facts of your case, an experienced Texas truck accident attorney can give you a good idea of how much your accident claim is worth, but not until you are done with all of your medical treatments will a lawyer be able to estimate an exact value.

At the Anderson Law Firm, our truck wreck attorneys have more than 40 years of combined experience in accident and injury law. Our 18-wheeler wreck lawyers look at the following things when estimating a claims worth:

Who was at fault - an 18-wheeler accident caused by a drunk truck driver will be given a higher value than if they were sober at the time of impact. Also, if the truck driver violated any state or federal law in driving his vehicle, then a higher value will be given
Seriousness of injuries - Will you need future medical treatment or have you been permanently injured? When evaluating a claim's worth future damages must be accounted for.
Lost wages- these are sometimes easy to prove, but oftentimes are difficult and extensive examination needs to take place if the injured party is self employer, commission based or is compensated in some way other than on a straight hourly basis.
Pain and suffering - this is a very broad and important category. This can mean experiencing a lack of sleep, loss in marital relations or any mental anguish like depression or anxiety due to your accident. It is sometimes obvious, but sometimes needs to be explained in detail by the injured party or by those closest to him or her.
What county will the case be tried in if not settled outside of court - juries in some counties are more sympathetic to injury victims than others

This is not an exhaustive list of what accident attorneys look at when valuing a commercial truck wreck claim, there can be many other factors that affect what your case is worth.

Settling Too Soon Can Be Your Biggest Mistake

Insurance adjusters for the trucking company know just how expensive your medical treatment will be after your wreck. Remember: it is the insurance adjuster's job to save the company money. They want you to settle for the lowest amount possible. Don't be surprised if they come to you very soon after the truck wreck with a settlement offer, it's what the trucking industry is known for. In the Anderson Law Firm's experience, however, we would be surprised if the initial offer is anywhere close to what you fairly deserve.

One of the biggest mistakes accident victims make is by settling too soon and never seeking the advice of an injury attorney. Once you've signed papers and accepted the trucking company's money - that's all you get, even if your condition worsens and you need more medical treatment.

Even if the trucking company's initial offer is fair, it won't hurt you to sit down for a free, no-obligation case review with one of the truck accident lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm. If it's a fair deal, we'll tell you - but most importantly, getting the advice of a reputable Texas injury attorney will ensure that you aren't being cheated out of compensation that could pay for all of your medical treatment and lost wages.

To set up a free meeting with one of our truck accident and injury lawyers, call us at 817-294-1900 or contact us online.

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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.

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