Truck Accident Injury: Filing a Compensation Claim

Filing a compensation claim for a truck accident injury can be difficult. The insurance company representing the truck driver or trucking company will do everything possible to minimize the amount of money they will have to payout.

Anyone involved in an accident with a big rig or commercial truck should be aware of the following things when thinking about filing a commercial truck accident injury claim:

1. Do Not Sign Anything

Immediately following an accident, the insurance adjustor representing the truck driver or trucking company will likely try to get the injured party to sign a statement of settlement offer releasing them from further liability. The initial settlement offer will be far lower, probably a small fraction, of what they are entitled to. Always tell them you wish to review the paperwork at home prior to signing anything.

2. Create a File For Your Claim

Keep a file with all documents related to the truck accident. This should include everything related to any medical expenses, prescription pain medicine, car damage, lost time from work and anything else related to the accident. This evidence will be critical in pursuing your accident injury claim.

3. Talk to an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer

Most auto accident lawyers do not have the experience investigating and prosecuting a truck accident injury claim that is necessary to get the injured party the money to which they are entitled.

Many truck accident injury claims end up settling for many hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars. Most inexperienced attorneys will not realize the intricacies of a commercial truck accident case, and will not be able to get the injured party the proper settlement or jury award.

Almost every truck accident lawyer will offer a free consultation which allows injured victims to get the legal advice and guidance they need to make sure the trucking company and their insurance company are made to payout to the full extent of the law.