Commercial truck accident cases are complicated to investigate and may take more than a year to resolve, particularly if they go to trial. A truck accident case may require the expenditure of $100,000 or more by the law firm to hire forensic investigators to help develop the case. Many law firms do not have the financial resources to advance large sums of money.
1. The Unspoken Realities of Truck Accident Claims That Most Lawyers Don’t Share
Some personal injury attorneys settle all the cases they handle without ever going to trial. Absent the threat of a trial, insurance companies are unlikely to make their best offer to settle a truck accident case. You are at a great disadvantage in dealing with an insurance company on your own. You need an experienced attorney advocating on your behalf.
2. Maximizing Your Compensation for Truck Accident Injuries – Insider Strategies That Most Lawyers Don’t Share
Not every lawyer has the commitment and resources to hire accident reconstruction specialists and other experts to maximize the value of a truck accident case. We have a truck mechanic on standby and a team of people ready to start gathering evidence after a serious truck accident before it is lost. You need a truck accident attorney with trial experience who has the resources to develop your case and the determination to go to court if necessary to demand justice.
At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we have handled many serious truck accident cases and gone to trial numerous times when it served our clients’ interests. Two of our attorneys have certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in commercial truck accident law, a distinction held by fewer than 100 attorneys nationwide. We are proud of the results we have achieved for people whose lives have been turned upside down by truck accidents. They reflect our experience handling complex tractor-trailer accident cases.
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident in Indiana, contact the committed truck accident attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC to discuss how we can help you.
3. The Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment – Why Your Lawyer May Not Mention It
You need a medical evaluation after a truck accident. A visit to an emergency room or medical office allows healthcare professionals to diagnose any injuries you suffered. It allows you to start a course of treatment to begin your recovery. Medical records from your treatment provide documentation of your accident-related injuries. The records will be useful if you need to file a truck accident insurance claim or lawsuit. You should seek a medical evaluation promptly after a truck accident if you are not taken by ambulance from the accident scene. Without medical records that detail your injuries, you will have difficulty pursuing a truck accident claim.
4. The Risks of Settling Too Quickly After a Truck Accident – What Most Lawyers Won’t Warn You About
After a serious injury, you may have ongoing medical expenses. If you settle a truck accident case too soon, you have no way to assess your future medical expenses related to the accident. You can’t go back to the insurance company after your case is closed and demand more money if unanticipated medical expenses arise. You need to wait to settle until you have recovered sufficiently so that doctors can predict your future medical needs.
An insurance adjuster may act concerned about your injuries. But the adjuster’s job is to limit the insurance company’s financial liability and pay as little as possible to settle your claim. A quick settlement puts you at risk of being saddled with medical debt from unanticipated future expenses.
5. The Hidden Tactics of Trucking Companies and Their Insurers – What Your Lawyer May Not Mention
Trucking companies may try to limit access to a wrecked truck. We have had cases in which a trucking company quickly shipped a wrecked truck out of state, and our attorneys had to track it down. Our attorneys will act quickly to get a court order to prevent a truck from being scrapped and preserve evidence for our mechanical experts to examine.
Insurance companies may state that they need a recorded statement to process your claim. They don’t. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the truck driver’s insurance company. If you do give a statement, it may be used against you to minimize or deny your claim.
The insurance company also may ask you to sign a medical release allowing the insurer to rummage through your medical file. Don’t sign anything presented by an insurance adjuster. They are looking for pre-existing conditions in your medical file and reasons to justify denying your claim. You should not allow the insurer access to your medical records. Your attorney can determine which records need to be shared with the insurance company to support your claim.
6. The Hidden Costs of Delaying a Truck Accident Claim – What Your Lawyer May Not Want You to Know
You may lose the right to pursue a truck accident lawsuit if you delay and miss the deadline for filing a truck accident lawsuit. Truck accident lawsuits take time to investigate and develop. It’s important to contact a qualified truck accident attorney promptly to start a truck accident investigation before evidence is lost.
Schedule a Free Case Review with Our Experienced Indianapolis Truck Accident Attorneys
If you have been involved in a truck accident, you’ve been through a terrifying ordeal. You deserve compassion and trusted professional guidance about your legal options. You need an experienced Indianapolis law firm that has the resources to conduct a thorough investigation of a truck accident and determine how it happened. Our attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless have helped many people who were injured in semi-truck accidents pursue justice and just compensation. If you have a truck accident case, we are ready to help you. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid a legal fee if we secure an insurance settlement or court award for you.
Call (317) 545-1760 or just fill out our online contact form to request a free case review.
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