There are two types of damages that impact how an insurance company determines a settlement amount: special damages and general damages. Our lawyers help hold truck drivers and trucking companies liable, and they help you maximize your compensation from your wrongful death or personal injury claim. Average heavy/commercial truck settlement (not including tractor trailers): $35, 412. A man was stopped at a red light when a tractor-trailer rear-ended him, resulting in numerous injuries. Georgia Man suffered multiple fractures and orthopedic injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended in Taliaferro County, Georgia by tractor trailer causing him to be ejected. Since semi truck accidents typically involve a trucking company and more complex vehicles, the potential for confusion is especially high. Navigating Wrongful Death: Fatalities are extremely common in trucking accidents. You can file a wrongful death lawsuit, and the experienced attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve. The last significant factor is the insurance policy. The insurance policies provide one way to estimate the range your settlement will fall within. Shepherd v. Saribekyan, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. A man underwent a cervical fusion after a tractor-trailer collision in Atlanta, Georgia. 65 million settlement on behalf of a man who was rear-ended by a cement truck on SR 162 near Sumner, WA.
The Challenges Involved in Truck Accident Claims. Contact us today for a free consultation about your case. Use the form to send your message to a lawyer at our firm. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit alleging that the rental vehicle had a pre-existing dent in the rim that caused the tire to deflate. Reduced enjoyment of life. 1, 770, 000 settlement for a 5-year-old child who suffered multiple injuries, including degloving injuries to her arm and leg as well as fractures to her pelvis, when she was run over by a tractor trailer that had attempted to pass her buggy. During litigation, we could also work to reach a settlement until the last possible moment. The female driver lost skin on her arm and suffered facial scars in Jonesboro, Georgia. A man driving a farm tractor died when his vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer in Seminole County, Georgia. The shared fault laws of the state where the accident occurred are only one factor, though. Some More Information About Damages. The defendant struck the plaintiff head-on causing a low back injury which resulted in an artificial disk having to be put in the low back.
Several factors can cause these accidents. While changing tire he was struck by another vehicle. When a carrier fails to abide by federal safety guidelines and protocols, they may be held liable for an accident and the subsequent damages experienced by a victim. While three-quarters of a million dollars sounds like a significant sum, it does not even cover many moderate truck crashes, anymore. 1 million – Spinal Stimulator – Georgia. See How A Truck Accident Attorney Can Help Today. He struck his head on the concrete sidewalk. Insurance settlements typically also include medication, physical therapy, and visits to a chiropractor.
However, if the case settles out of court, the parties may receive a lower settlement award. A woman was injured when her vehicle underrode a trailer after a semi-truck attempted a U-turn on a dark highway in Douglassville, Georgia. A truck accident settlement is the most common legal resolution that follows a truck accident. A man was injured when a delivery truck failed to yield and caused a T-bone collision in Fulton County, Georgia. Logan County Circuit Court, Kentucky.
5 million – Paralysis – Georgia. Posterior labral tear, right shoulder adhesive capsulitis (surgery), disc bulge at C5-6, head Injury. Complex Insurance: Trucking accident attorneys know where to look in insurance contracts to get you the coverage you deserve. Contact us for a consultation.
56 year old man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 152/Pacheco Pass by another driver under the influence of methamphetamines. The case involved a 33-year-old man who was driving home in his car, when the defendant's tractor-trailer ran a red light, broadsiding his vehicle. Through expert witnesses Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP proved that when the semi truck went to turn into the driveway he pulled into the lane to the left (fast lane) before turning. Verdict in federal court in the Northern District of Georgia, Gainesville Division, for a motorcyclist who was hit by a postal truck as he attempted to pass a vehicle in Banks County, Georgia. Meaning we aren't paid until we win full and fair compensation for you. A trial verdict could result in financial compensation. Medical bills and property damage aren't the only expenses associated with vehicle accidents. The potential verdict that the defendants would face will inform their settlement offers, outside of the courtroom. An adult and two children were killed in an accident with a tractor-trailer in Arizona.
Settlement for a woman who was injured by a junior high school principal on her way home from work. A tractor-trailer was rear-ended by a vehicle in Alpharetta, Georgia. Was a vehicle driven by Ms. Walker turned left directly in front of Mr. Harrison. That's why it's advisable to involve an experienced attorney in the case. Since 1980, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, of FMCSA, has never increased it. Defendants contended that Mr. Shepherd slowed down on the freeway because he fell asleep and when he woke up he slammed on his brakes causing the accident. While attempting to remove an obstruction blocking the wheel to his truck, a postal worker was injured by a private mail truck, which pulled forward, pinning the worker between the two vehicles and causing serious injuries. 1 million – Neck and Back Fusion – Georgia. Why Should You Choose Us? If the property is damaged extensively, you can expect to receive a larger settlement award. The force of the collision spun the van into an elderly man walking on the sidewalk, causing a brain injury. Our extensive experience with the laws governing the trucking industry is the reason we are routinely successful at taking on trucking companies when someone is seriously injured. The young boy suffered major injuries which were complicated by the fact that he was a hemophiliac. They also have access to the knowledge, tools, and assets that benefit your case.