Although stringent safety regulations are in place, accidents involving commercial trucks are common across the country. There is a significant amount of goods being transported by commercial trucks.
Since commercial trucks are much larger than the traditional passenger vehicle, there is a real risk for traumatic life-changing injuries resulting from these crashes. A crash with a semi truck can cause paralysis, severed limbs, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury. Many commercial truck crashes even cause death.
You can pursue a personal injury claim against a commercial trucking company to recover damages you have suffered, such as medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and physical pain and suffering. If the trucking company or its driver were found to be grossly negligent, you might be able to pursue punitive damages on top of your actual damages.
If a trucking accident has left you with injuries, you might be able to pursue your damages with a personal injury claim. Consult with an experienced personal injury attorney right away to protect your rights and to pursue any damages you might have suffered. Strict time limits can apply, and if you wait too long you might not be able to pursue with a claim.
Collisions Involving a Semi Truck
You can have substantial damages from a commercial trucking accident because the injuries are catastrophic. Because of the size and weight of a loaded truck, when it hits a smaller sized vehicle the results are devastating. If you have suffered injuries in a crash with a big truck, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who is skilled in handling big rig crashes.
Because there is a strict statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim, you need to schedule your initial consultation right away to ensure your rights are protected. Your lawyer will conduct an investigation into the accident to determine the cause. Your personal injury attorney will also aggressively pursue a settlement that includes all the damages you are entitled to receive.
How to File a Claim
On the offending party's website you will find a contact us tab with a form that will allow you to select an option to report an accident with a large truck. They also have an accident hotline located under their resources section. Before filling any of this out however, you should contact a personal injury attorney that can help you get the compensation that you deserve. An attorney will help gather all of the following information that is necessary for your claim:
- The driver's information
- The truck number or license plate
- The date, time, and location of the accident
In addition to the details of the accident, you will also need to gather the documentation to prove the damages that you are claiming:
- Witness statements and contact information
- Photos of the accident showing damages such as broken headlights, deployed airbags and all other dents and scratches
- Medical documentation including bills and your diagnosis
- Vehicle damage estimates from a reputable auto body shop
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
Western Express is a large organization that may do its best to defend itself from any personal injury claim made against any section of its business including any of its drivers, which is common practice for many large organizations.
You may find that an experienced personal injury attorney can help you with your claim. The attorney can help assess the amount you should claim and sieve through the evidence available and witnesses that may support your claim. Speak with a trucking accident attorney today to file your claim against Western Express, or whatever company may be responsible.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Western Express, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
