A West Valley City truck accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you need to cover the injuries, damages, and losses you suffered in your crash with a big rig.

Few traffic accidents are more traumatizing and dangerous than crashes involving 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles. Whether you were hit by a semi-truck or a dump truck, the odds of being seriously injured are incredibly high.

Recovering from one of these injuries usually requires a great deal of money as medical care is anything but inexpensive. However, if you weren’t at fault for the collision, you shouldn’t be expected to pay for this care. A West Valley City truck accident lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you investigate your claim and determine both who was at fault and how much they need to pay you.

 

Identifying Cause and Fault in Semi-Truck Crashes

Even commercial vehicles that are operated by independent truckers tend to have multiple individuals and companies involved in their operation and maintenance. Depending on what caused your collision, any of these parties might have been at fault—and possibly more than one of them.

Your West Valley City truck accident lawyer will collect all of the available evidence and witness testimony so that we can identify who you need to name in your personal injury claim. For example, these are just a few of the potential causes that will need to be examined and what they might mean for your lawsuit:

  • Drowsy Driving – Driver fatigue is a common cause of semi-truck wrecks. There are federal regulations that restrict how many hours a trucker can stay on the road without resting, and the driver or the trucking company could be to blame if these rules were violated.
  • Distracted Driving Just like with car accidents, truckers are prone to paying more attention to their phones and radios than the road at times.
  • Unsecured Cargo – When a load comes loose, the cars behind are all put at risk. Lost loads are usually caused by either a negligent cargo team or faulty restraints that might implicate the manufacturer.
  • Dangerous Roads – Some big rigs crash because of poor road conditions. When steep shoulder drop-offs and missing guardrails are a factor, the government agency responsible for the road’s oversight could be to blame.

 

The Trucking Company’s Insurance Isn’t on Your Side

Once cause and fault have been identified, the next step in your personal injury lawsuit is sending a demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurance company and requesting a settlement. As a for-profit company, the insurance’s goal is to maximize their profits by settling your claim for the bare minimum.

Your West Valley City truck accident lawyer will ensure that this doesn’t happen. We’ll make certain that your payout accounts for all of your financial damages, as well as your non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost enjoyment of life.

 

Contact a West Valley City 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer

Keep the insurance company honest and get the help you need to get a comprehensive settlement for your semi-truck wreck. Contact Craig Swapp & Associates to discuss your case with a West Valley City truck accident lawyer during a free consultation. Simply complete the form on this page or give us a call at 1-800-404-9000.