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Unfortunately, most people involved in truck accidents can’t just dust themselves off and move on. If you’ve been seriously injured in a Seattle truck accident, a lawyer can help you recover the compensation you need.
There’s a good reason that sharing the road with large commercial trucks makes drivers nervous. These massive 18-wheelers and semi-trucks have the potential to cause unimaginable damage to your vehicle and your physical health.
After the accident, the damage continues, but now it’s focused on destroying your finances. You’re probably facing steep healthcare costs, lost income, and property damage—not to mention all the emotional and psychological effects a traumatic truck crash can cause.
In Washington, victims like you do have legal recourse. If another party is at least partially to blame for your accident, you can file a personal injury claim. If it’s successful, this claim could win you all the compensation you need to move on with your life.
But filing a claim is an extremely involved process that can put even more stress on your life. You don’t need more stress in a time like this, but you do need compensation. For help, reach out to a Seattle truck accident lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates.
This often comes as a surprise to Seattle 18-wheeler accident victims: Even if the only two people on the road at the time of your crash were you and the trucker, the truck driver might not be the only party who is at fault.
That’s because the trucking industry comprises numerous people, stages, facilities, manufacturers, and other parties, all of which could have contributed in some way to your crash.
And this part is important: For your claim to be successful, you have to identify the correct at-fault parties, and you can’t leave anyone out. Missing the mark here could leave you with no compensation in hand. That’s why it’s often so helpful to team up with an experienced Seattle semi-truck crash attorney.
Your attorney will examine the following factors in the process of identifying the at-fault parties in your truck accident:
When it’s all said and done, the main idea is for you to receive compensation that accounts for every expense and hardship you’ve had to face because of your Seattle semi-truck wreck. That’s our goal, and we know it’s your goal, too.
We’ll pursue compensation for every financial loss you’ve suffered through, as well as every type of emotional trauma you’ve been subjected to because of your accident. Some damages for which you might be able to receive compensation include the following:
Don’t expect the trucking company, trucker, or other responsible parties to immediately admit their fault and give you the compensation you know you deserve. They will do everything they can to avoid taking responsibility for what they have done to you.
So team up with someone who can make them own up to their actions and give you what you’re owed. Schedule a free consultation with a Seattle truck accident lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates by calling us at 1-800-404-9000 or filling out the form below.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is almost always the case after Seattle truck accidents. Even if the trucker was clearly at fault, he won’t see any benefit from readily admitting it.
You, the plaintiff, are responsible for proving the fault of the trucker, so how do you go about doing that when the trucker won’t admit that he’s responsible? Teaming up with a lawyer is the easiest method. Your attorney will gather and examine the evidence to prove how and why the trucker caused your crash.
Truck accidents are often complicated in this manner. Multiple parties can share the fault. So, if the roadside construction site extended too far into the road or there wasn’t proper warning of the site, you might be able to name both the truck driver and the construction company in your claim for compensation.
It’s important to name all the responsible parties in your Seattle truck accident claim. If you leave an at-fault party out, you might not be able to receive full compensation for the damages you have suffered.
This is particularly common on the highways and interstates around Seattle. Although speeding is illegal, many people do it. If you were speeding at the time of your truck accident, you can still seek compensation.
However, you will likely be assigned a percentage of the blame for the accident. If your speed sticks you with 10 percent of the blame, you will only receive 90 percent of the compensation awarded to you. This is because of a doctrine the state of Washington follows called contributory negligence.