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Don’t let an 18-wheeler crash compromise your future. Get in touch with a Utah truck crash attorney to get the compensation you need to recover.
Being in a truck accident is a terrible experience that can be made worse by dealing with the financial and legal fallout. Don’t assume the at-fault party will admit fault and offer to help you. In fact, the person who caused your truck crash is likely to try to blame you for the accident.
Hiring a Utah truck accident attorney with Craig Swapp & Associates will ensure that you have someone on your side to protect your legal rights and your financial future. Without one, the insurance company and the other party’s attorneys could take advantage of you.
Whose Fault Was the Accident?
To retrieve compensation for your injuries, you’ll have to determine who was at fault in your crash. If the truck accident wasn’t your fault, it may seem obvious that the other driver was at fault. That’s often true, but it isn’t always the case.
Trucking accidents are complicated because of the relationship between the driver, the trucking company, and whom the truck was moving goods for. Complex internal contracts will come into play when determining who is technically negligent and should be named in your claim.
For example, if the truck driver was working as an employee for a company hired to move goods for a grocery store, the grocery store may have liability according to the contract in place. If not, the company that hired the driver could be liable. However, if the driver was an independent contractor, he or she might maintain legal liability.
Your Utah truck crash attorney can conduct depositions and ask parties questions under oath to determine how the relationship works and who is legally liable.
Make Sure You Get Enough
After a semi-truck accident, most victims take time to recover. This may include ongoing medical care and physical therapy. That means your medical bills continue to rise, and so do losses associated with things like transportation to these appointments and lost wages from taking time off work.
The problem is that many victims settle too quickly and without accounting for these future costs. If you do so, you may have to pay these bills out of pocket.
Instead, work with a Utah truck collision lawyer who can calculate what your future expenses may be and include them in any requests for compensation.
When negotiating a settlement with the semi-truck driver or company, your attorney will likely ask for the following compensation:
- Current and future medical bills, including therapeutic expenses
- All current and projected lost wages
- Transportation costs
- Funds to retrofit a home or car to accommodate an injury
- Caregiver expenses
- Pain and suffering
The other party may choose to pay the requested amount, negotiate, or fight you in court.
Speak with an 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
A qualified attorney can prove whose fault your truck accident was, how serious your injuries are, and how much compensation you need.
Getting started is easy. All you need to do is call 1-800-404-9000 or complete the form below to speak with a Utah semi-truck accident lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates.
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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.
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West Jordan, UT
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Utah Truck Accident FAQ
Being in any accident is an overwhelming situation, but when you’ve been involved in a wreck with a commercial vehicle, things can be a whole lot more complicated. You know that you deserve compensation, but you probably have questions as to how the whole personal injury process works. Call our firm to get all your questions answered during a free and confidential case review. Meanwhile, peruse the Q&As listed below for answers to some of our top inquiries.
Utah limits personal injury claims to a statute of limitations of four years from the date of your injury accident. That means that you must file within that timeframe or risk having the court reject your claim for being untimely.
In addition, you should file your claim as quickly as possible, because evidence can be lost and memories of the accident can be forgotten.
Yes. If your injuries are minor, then you will likely have less damages as a result. If your injuries are very serious, however, you could be looking at extensive losses. Some injuries will prevent you from ever working again, and they could change your life forever. You can be compensated for all the losses you’ve faced, not just financial ones.
Economic damages are all the losses your commercial truck wreck has caused in your life of a financial nature. For instance, the medical expenses you’ve accrued are considered financial losses. Other economic damages are things like property damage, caregiving expenses, and physical therapy and mental health treatment costs.
The term “non-economic damages” is referring to the losses you’ve faced not tied to a financial cost. These losses can be things like the pain and suffering you’ve endured because of your crash. Other non-economic damages are lost enjoyment of life, mental anguish, embarrassment, humiliation, permanent scarring, and permanent injury.
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident in Utah, obtaining a copy of the crash report is an important step in the claims process. The crash report contains valuable information about the accident, including details about the vehicles involved, the location of the accident, and the names and contact information of any witnesses. This information can be crucial in determining who was at fault for the accident and in building a strong case for compensation.
To obtain a copy of the crash report after a Utah truck accident, you can contact the Utah Highway Patrol or the local law enforcement agency that responded to the scene of the accident. You can typically request a copy of the crash report online, by mail, or in person. Keep in mind that there may be a fee for obtaining the report, and it may take several days or weeks to receive a copy.
When reviewing the crash report, it’s important to look for any inaccuracies or discrepancies. If you notice any errors, such as incorrect information about the vehicles or the location of the accident, you should contact the law enforcement agency and request that the report be amended. This can help ensure that the information in the report is accurate and can prevent any misunderstandings or disputes during the claims process.