Truck Accidents

A collision with an eighteen-wheeler or other commercial motor vehicle can have a profound impact on your life. Because of the huge potential to cause catastrophic injuries to other drivers on the road, commercial drivers are held to higher standard of care. If you had a collision with an 18-wheeler or other commercial motor vehicle, Schwartz Law Firm can help you get all of the compensation you deserve. We know the Federal and State trucking industry regulations, and know how to make the trucking company pay for your injuries.

Auto Accident FAQs:

1. How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
2. The insurance adjuster has offered to settle and s/he said I don’t need a lawyer. Is this true?
3. How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer?
4. What damages can I recover for my injuries?
5. How long do I have to make a claim?

1. How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

If you sustained injury or damages in a wreck with an 18-wheeler accident, you may have a case. Request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible.

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2. The insurance adjuster has offered to settle and s/he said I don’t need a lawyer. Is this true?

Not necessarily. It is in your best interest at least to get a free initial consultation from a lawyer to find out if the adjuster’s offer is a fair one. Remember, the adjuster works for the insurance company, whose goal is to minimize the payout to you. A lawyer will work for you to maximize the compensation you receive for your damages.

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3. How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer?

You pay nothing unless you win.

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4. What damages can I recover for my injuries?

You may recover all or some of the following:

•Property damage
•Medical expenses (present & future)
•Lost wages (present & future)
•Loss of earning capacity
•Scarring and disfiguration
•Pain and suffering
•Loss of consortium
•Punitive or exemplary damages

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5. How long do I have to make a claim?

Generally, you have one year in which to file a claim. Request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible.