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Auto accidents, especially those involving large trucks, are a huge concern in the U.S.
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the percentage of trucking accident cases throughout the country for fatal and non-fatal semi truck accidents.
In 2020, around 415,000 semi-truck accidents were reported, with over 4,400 crashes resulting in fatalities and over 101,000 resulting in injuries.
Just a year later in 2021, the number of large trucks involved in fatal car accidents went up to 5,700, and semi truck accidents that resulted in injuries went up by 12%, with numbers reaching 117,300.
If you or a loved one was involved in a trucking accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and loss through a personal injury claim.
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Our law firm is staffed with experienced truck accident lawyers that can help you fight for rightful compensation.
We have decades of experience helping people harmed in truck accidents at no fault of their own seek financial compensation for their damages and injuries.
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Filing a lawsuit and taking the trucking company or truck driver to court is one way to claim compensation.
The other option is to forgo formal court proceedings and instead reach a legal settlement with the other party.
In both cases, the legal guidance and knowledge of an experienced truck accident attorney is invaluable.
Understanding how an average truck accident settlement is determined can help victims receive the fair compensation and justice they seek.
In general, both trucking accident victims and truck drivers or trucking companies prefer to resolve everything through a settlement.
Taking any case to court, including one involving truck accidents, is not only more time-consuming but also often more expensive for both parties.
An average truck accident settlement is often determined through alternative dispute resolution methods.
This includes negotiation, arbitration, and mediation.
Among these three, arbitration is the only binding process, usually replacing that of a civil trial.
In some cases, the involved parties may actively work towards a settlement through alternative dispute resolution alongside legal proceedings.
While negotiations and mediation on their own are non-binding, the agreed-upon terms become legally binding once a formal settlement agreement is signed by both parties involved.
As for the value of the settlement amount, this is generally decided based on liability or who is found at fault and the degree of fault assigned.
In many cases, fault lies with the semi-truck driver, trucking companies, parts manufacturers, and other parties responsible for the semi-truck accident.
The following factors are also taken into careful consideration when calculating the settlement for a truck accident lawsuit:
Much like other auto accident and personal injury claim cases, liability is a key factor in deciding the settlement amount.
If the party at fault is not immediately obvious, an investigation will need to be done.
A thorough investigation includes collecting evidence and witness statements, analyzing accident reports, and consulting with experts.
It is essential to establish a clear link between the responsible parties and the injuries the victims sustained.
In such cases, having experienced truck accident attorneys are a huge help to your case.
Your lawyer can assist in investigating the matter to help determine who is at fault.
Depending on the cause of the semi truck accidents, any of the following parties may be found liable:
Trucking accident victims may be entitled to various damages, which can fall into two categories: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages are any damages that are quantifiable or easy to calculate.
This is the compensation received due to the monetary losses suffered by the accident victims.
These may also be provided to the insurance companies involved to help in calculating insurance claims.
The following are some of the most common compensation you may collect as economic damages:
Meanwhile, non-economic damages are compensation for non-quantifiable losses.
In certain states, this is also referred to as pain and suffering.
The following are also categorized as non-economic damages:
Experienced truck accident attorneys can help determine the appropriate compensation amount.
A truck accident settlement can reach tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars depending on the facts of the case and the extent of damages suffered by plaintiffs.
Many notable truck accident settlements or case verdicts involve a wrongful death lawsuit or extremely serious injuries, and many significant truck accident settlements also involve multiple injured parties.
Below are significant truck accident settlement amounts:
Less severe truck accident injuries such as fractures or head trauma can reach an average settlement of up to $400,000 to $500,000.
Meanwhile, more minor truck accident injuries, like whiplash or shoulder dislocations, can still have up to $150,000 to $300,000 settlements.
However, take note that some states place a cap on how much compensation plaintiffs can get from a semi truck accident case.
Capped amounts may vary not only for various states but also in the category being limited, such as pain and suffering compensation.
Consulting an experienced trucking accident lawyer or personal injury lawyer can help shed further light on potential settlement amounts and compensation for your truck accident case.
Reaching a truck accident settlement is generally preferable over a long, drawn-out litigation or court trial.
However, the legal process for trucking accidents can be very complicated.
In most cases, your own or the insurance company of the liable party actively works to reduce the value of car accident claims — thus resulting in the insurance companies paying lower compensation.
As such, it is always recommended to consult a truck accident attorney for assistance before starting any settlement talks.
An experienced truck accident lawyer can help victims such as yourself secure the compensation you are rightfully owed.
If you or a loved one were injured in a trucking accident case, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for a semi-truck accident claims lawsuit instantly.
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