Three Reasons Why Truck Accident Lawsuits Are More Complex Than Regular Auto Accidents

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If you have been injured in an accident that involved a big rig, you may be able to recover money for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering if the truck driver had any fault in the accident by filing a personal injury lawsuit. While you can file a personal injury lawsuit yourself, there are many reasons why you should hire a truck accident attorney, like those at Wolfe  Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC, to assist you. Truck accident lawsuits are more complex than regular auto accident lawsuits. Here are a few of the ways they differ. 

Victims of a Truck Accident Generally Have More Extensive Injuries

One of the reasons why truck accident lawsuits tend to be more complex than regular auto accident lawsuits is because those involved in these accidents tend to have more extensive or catastrophic injuries. This makes the case more complex as the medical bills, permanent injuries, and future medical needs of an injured party can be more extensive. A great truck accident attorney can help you determine what your case is worth and fight for that amount. 

Truck Drivers Must Abide By Strict Rules and Laws

Another reason why truck accident lawsuits tend to be more complex is because there are strict rules, regulations, and laws that truck drivers must abide by that regular auto drivers do not. Truck drivers must keep a log of how far they have driven, when they have taken a break, and how much sleep they get. They must also keep a log in regards to maintenance on the truck. If these rules, regulations, and laws were not followed, they may have more fault in the accident. 

There May Be Multiple Parties Involved in a Truck Accident Lawsuit

Lastly, truck accident lawsuits may be more complex than regular auto accidents because there may be more parties involved. When you are injured in an auto accident, you generally can go after the driver of the car and/or the owner of the car. When it comes to truck accidents, you may be able to go after the owner of the big rig, the company the big rig was hauling for, the driver, and anyone in charge of maintaining the truck. A truck accident lawyer can determine who you may have a case against and include them in the lawsuit. 

Most truck accident attorneys offer a free consultation. This consultation allows you to sit down with the attorney, discuss your case, and determine if both parties want to work together. If you have been injured in a truck accident, contact an attorney today for your consultation. 

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