Washington Trucking Accidents
Commercial trucks pose a larger danger on the road than smaller vehicles. When a truck is involved in a crash, serious injuries and fatalities are more likely. Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel is here to help you through the challenges and complexities of these situations.
Contact UsA semi truck accident isn’t just more dangerous than other vehicle accidents—the legal aftermath also tends to be more complicated, thanks to the involvement of trucking companies and the additional regulations truckers must adhere to. Our team helps those involved in trucking accidents through the winding process of evaluating the accident, establishing which parties are at fault, and helping anyone injured achieve the justice that they deserve.
Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel helps those involved in trucking accidents through the winding process of evaluating the accident, establishing which parties are at fault, and helping anyone injured achieve the justice that they deserve.
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
- Cars in Limited Visibility Areas
- Lane Changes
- Misjudging Speed
- Risky Turns
- High Winds
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The Path to Compensation After a Truck Accident
In many vehicle accidents, at least one person or entity is to blame. The same is true of many truck accidents. Maybe the truck driver was speeding, or their reaction time was delayed by drowsiness because they were driving more than the legal number of hours. Maybe the trucking company failed to perform routine maintenance on their commercial vehicles, leading to a malfunction on the road.
When such a negligent action leads to injury or even death, the victim or their family may be entitled to compensation. This is usually accomplished through a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance, but a truck accident lawsuit may also be necessary in some cases to reach justice.
At Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel (EPIC Law), we work with injured individuals and their families to secure the financial compensation they deserve and hold negligent parties accountable.
Negligence & Liability
Claiming compensation hinges on proving another party’s negligence and liability. This can be complicated in any personal injury case, but especially in truck accidents where large corporations and strict regulations are involved.
As your Seattle truck accident lawyer, we know how to investigate every angle of the case and collect evidence for a compelling claim. We may use driving records, traffic footage, expert analysis, medical reports, witness statements, maintenance logs, and more to determine who was at fault.
Calculating Damages
Having a truck accident attorney on your side doesn’t just make your success more likely—it often helps you reach a higher settlement. That’s because we know how to accurately calculate damages, both economic and non-economic, considering not just your immediate expenses but also how this accident will affect you months and even years from now.
It may not be hard to account for the hospital bills you had immediately after the crash, but what about the cost of ongoing physical therapy? Or the lifelong cost of a serious injury that limits your working capacity? Beyond that, how do you calculate the cost of non-economic damages like pain and emotional distress?
We’re here to ensure your compensation fairly covers all your damages. That may include:
- Medical treatment expenses
- Damage to your vehicle and personal property
- Transportation costs to and from medical appointments
- Lost income while you recover, and for reduced earning capacity in the future
- Out-of-pocket expenses for over-the-counter medical aids
- Replacement services for tasks you are unable to do yourself while injured, such as childcare or housekeeping
- Non-economic damages like physical pain, emotional distress, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death costs, in fatal crashes
Reaching a Fair Settlement
It is in an insurance company’s best interest to pay as little as possible to injured claimants. That means they will most likely try to minimize your damages. Common insurance adjuster tactics include pressuring you to settle quickly, shifting the blame to you, questioning the severity of your injuries, and more.
Your Seattle truck accident attorney at EPIC Law won’t let that happen. We handle the negotiations on your behalf, fighting relentlessly for a fair settlement and protecting you from pressure tactics. If the insurance company won’t cooperate, we’re prepared to file a truck accident lawsuit to reach the resolution you deserve.
How a Truck Accident Lawyer at EPIC Law Can Help
At EPIC Law, our attorneys are committed to providing compassionate, client-focused advocacy and legal guidance. It isn’t just about the end result—we are here to support you through every step of the process, taking some of the burden off you while you recover.
Even if you’re not sure yet whether your case qualifies for compensation or whether you need a truck accident lawyer, it never hurts to schedule a free, confidential consultation. We’ll listen, answer questions, and offer honest, empathetic advice.