If you got hurt in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, you might be eligible for compensation for your losses. An 18-wheeler accident lawyer serving Reynoldsburg at Bressman Law could help you go after money damages for your losses.
You do not have to fight the insurance company on your own. Those multi-billion-dollar corporations have teams of people working for them with one goal in mind—paying you as little money as possible. When recuperating from your injuries, you should not have to deal with the stress of battling insurance investigators and claims adjusters by yourself.
When Bressman Law handles your injury claim, you can rest and focus on getting better. Our mission is to help people who get hurt because of the carelessness of others. You can call us today at (614) 538-1116 to get started. The initial consultation is free, and there is no obligation.
How 18-Wheeler Crashes Are Different from Car Accidents
You might wonder why severe injuries and fatalities are much more common in collisions involving tractor-trailers than in standard car accidents. The answer is physics.
The Insurance Industry for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that semi-trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times as much as cars. When a heavy object strikes something, it does more damage than a lighter object.
Also, because they are heavier, large trucks need 20 to 40 percent more distance than a car to stop and avoid a collision. An 18-wheeler will need even more linear distance if the road surface is wet or slick (or the truck brakes are not in prime condition). A situation that would be a “near-miss” between two cars could be a fatal accident with a big truck.
For a free legal consultation with a 18-wheeler accident attorney in Reynoldsburg, call (614) 538-1116
How We Establish the Liability in a Reynoldsburg Truck Crash
The American Bar Association (ABA) affirms that we have to prove all four of these factors to establish the liability of the defendant:
The Defendant Owed You a Duty of Care
Typically, this element is a simple matter to prove. This is because everyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets has a duty to drive with caution and obey traffic laws.
The At-Fault Driver Breached the Duty of Care
Failing to live up to a legal duty of care is negligence. For example, it would be negligence if the defendant ran a stoplight. This is because doing so violates traffic laws and constitutes driving without caution.
The Careless Conduct Must Be What Caused the Accident
Let’s say that the at-fault driver crashed into your car because he ran the red light. This scenario satisfies the causation requirement of negligence.
Quantifiable Damages
In a personal injury claim based on the legal theory of negligence, the plaintiff must have measurable losses from the accident. Physical injuries qualify as quantifiable damages.
When we can prove all four of these factors, we can pursue compensation from the defendant. You do not have to go to law school and learn all of these legal concepts to go after the money you deserve. An 18-wheeler accident lawyer serving Reynoldsburg at Bressman Law can handle your claim and advocate for you.
You can call us today at (614) 538-1116.
Reynoldsburg 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney (614) 538-1116
How Much Money an Injured Person Can Get from a Large Truck Accident
We cannot state a number that accurately represents your injury claim’s financial value because every case is different. Many factors can affect how much compensation you can pursue. The unique facts of your case will determine the amount of your claim.
Here are some examples of the types of money damages we have won for our tractor-trailer accident clients:
Medical Expenses
Usually, the plaintiff can recover the reasonable cost of medical treatment for their collision-related injuries. Some elective procedures—like skin grafts and scar revision surgery—can be a part of the injury claim, depending on the circumstances.
Medical expenses can include things like:
- The ambulance
- Emergency room or trauma center
- Hospital
- Doctors
- Surgery
- Diagnostic procedures
- X-rays
- Blood transfusions
Medical costs seldom end when you leave the hospital. Prescription drugs, pain management, and physical therapy can get added to your losses.
Lost Income
People who get hurt in truck accidents often have to take some time off from work while they recuperate from their injuries. If you missed out on paychecks during this time, we could seek recovery for this financial loss. Lost wages, salary, self-employment, and other types of regular income can fit into this category.
Lost income can also encompass lost future earnings. If you had to reduce your working hours or take a lower-paying job because of residual impairment from the crash, you might be eligible to seek compensation for that loss.
Intangible Damages
We can readily measure the amount of financial loss from medical expenses and lost income. We look at the medical bills and your employer’s records and do the math.
However, with some other harm, it is not as easy to put a price tag on your losses. Here are some examples of intangible losses that we can add to an injury claim:
- Pain and suffering for the physical discomfort and emotional distress you experienced
- Disfigurement and scars
- Loss of enjoyment of life, if you can no longer engage in activities that brought you joy before the crash
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a consequence of severe crashes
An 18-wheeler accident lawyer serving Reynoldsburg can investigate your situation and calculate the settlement range for your injury claim.
At Bressman Law, we are proud of our client reviews. Our clients state that we are helpful and supportive. Find out why they say these things. You can call us today at (614) 538-1116 for a free consultation.
Call or text (614) 538-1116 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
