Answering the question “how much is my truck accident claim worth” is far easier with the help of a Salt Lake City attorney from Craig Swapp & Associates. We know how to maximize the value of injury claims and understand what the industry standards are. This enables us to recognize a low settlement offer and make recommendations regarding when to go to court.
Factors Considered When Valuing Your Injury Claim
When you visit our office for your free consultation, we will review the details of your case to determine how much money you may be entitled to. We will review a number of factors:
- Medical Bills – Our goal is to ensure that you have enough money to pay for your current and future medical expenses, including any procedures or surgeries you need to reach your maximum level of recovery.
- Rehabilitation Expenses – Physical therapy and rehabilitation expenses should be covered so that you do not have unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses when you weren’t at fault.
- Caregiver Expenses – If your injuries necessitate help from a caregiver, you should not have to pay his or her salary out of your own money.
- Lost Wages and Income – Any wage losses you have suffered due to an inability to work after your 18-wheeler accident should be reimbursed through filing and settling your injury claim.
- Property Damage – Your vehicle and all other personal property damaged or lost in the truck accident should be restored or replaced.
All of these expenses or losses should be included in your final financial award. With our help, you can be confident this will be the case.
A Disability Will Increase the Value of Your Claim
If you were partially or fully disabled by your truck accident, you could be entitled to additional compensation. This is especially true if your disability resulted in an inability to work. We can determine what you were likely to earn through your remaining career in order to come up with a total wage loss that you deserve to be compensated for.
For example, if you were earning $40,000 per year and were set to work for another twenty years, you would have lost $800,000 or more due to the disability you suffered. That is money you are entitled to, and filing a lawsuit is an opportunity to recover it.
The Impact of Negligence on Your Claim
Many of our clients ask, “How much is my truck accident claim worth if I contributed to the crash?” This is an important question because in order to qualify for compensation, another party needs to be mostly responsible or negligent for your accident.
You can have some responsibility for what happened and still be eligible for restitution, but your negligence must be less than 50 percent for you to receive compensation.
The percentage of negligence assigned to you will be applied to your award as a reduction. For example, if your claim is worth $30,000 but you were 20 percent negligent, you would only receive $24,000.
If you were in a truck accident , it is also necessary to determine if the driver, trucking company, or both were responsible for your crash. All negligent parties must be named in your suit, since once you have settled, you will be unable to file a second lawsuit for the same accident later.
Meet with a Salt Lake City Truck Accident Attorney
If you live in Salt Lake City and want to find out what your tractor-trailer accident claim is worth, call 1-800-404-9000 or fill out the form below so you can speak with an attorney from Craig Swapp & Associates. After discussing the details of your accident, we can value your claim and build a case for why you deserve to be compensated.
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Client Reviews
“I was concerned with all the paperwork”
Before calling your firm I had 2 big worries. One was I didn’t want to do more paper work, and that fear was resolved when I had to do very little, but Craig Swapp and Assoc. did most of it, and when I did have to come in to sign papers they worked around the times I could do it. Worry 2 was I didn’t want people to think I was “sue happy” and that I was just out to get money. I just wanted my bills to be paid for that were from the accident, and that was resolved I think by Mr. Wes Mortenson and Theresa because they listened to what I had to say.
Amber W.,
Spokane, WA
"I would hire them in a second"
My biggest fear was not having all the expenses caused by the accident paid for in full. I was assured they would be taken care of but I admit I was skeptical. When we wrapped everything up (which happened quicker than I was originally told) I had extra money in my pocket. I honestly thought there was a catch but my attorney explained everything to me in detail. If I am ever in that position again I’ll be giving Craig Swapp a call.
Robert N.,
Spokane, WA
"I was afraid of the fees"
I was afraid of the fees I would have to pay a lawyer. I waited over a year before hiring your law firm. I finally reached out to your online help where they were able to help me understand the process and what would happen. In all honesty I absolutely loved working with the individuals that were involved in my case. They were genuine & heartfelt about my case. It felt as though they really cared and were concerned about me, not just as a client but as a person.
Lacey B.,
Salt Lake City, UT
"I was afraid that my issue was too small"
I was afraid that my issue was too small to be handled, and that it would just be rejected. Or that I’d end up having to pay for my medical expenses and any of your teams expenses. I would definitely answer yes, it was resolved! I wasn’t ever made out to feel like my little issue didn’t matter, and my expenses were paid for- just what I wanted/needed.
J. Rohas,
Caldwell, ID
"I am very pleased with the results"
My biggest fear was that it would be pointless to pursue legal action in my case. I felt like maybe I didn’t have much of a case. After speaking with Paul, I realize it was not of my own fault and that others can be held responsible for the pain and suffering I went through.
Dollie J.,
West Jordan, UT