Big rigs play a major role in keeping our economy running. Unfortunately, they can also cause major accidents. Big rigs are large commercial trucks capable of causing severe damage in a collision with smaller vehicles. An Anthem truck accident lawyer from H&P Law is here to help you get the compensation you need to reach maximum recovery after a crash.
Our team has 60-plus years of combined experience. All of that experience and our collective knowledge go into the fight to get you justice. An Anthem big rig accident lawyer from our team is ready to take your call, listen to your story, and lead your fight.
Get Immediate Help from an Anthem Big Rig Accident Attorney
You support your claim by forming a legal partnership as soon as possible after a truck accident. The at-fault party will likely reach out to you for a statement or with questions about the crash, but talking to a representative after a truck accident is risky. To protect their own interests, these parties may structure their questions to prompt answers they can use against you.
Instead, refer those representatives to us. By speaking for you, we can protect you. Early guidance from an Anthem personal injury lawyer can help you avoid other claim-damaging mistakes. We can advise you of common pitfalls while also helping you take proactive measures to support your claim.
Evidence collection is typically more productive when carried out close to the accident date. There is less time for witnesses to forget details or for physical evidence to go missing. We can also send out evidence preservation letters to prevent other information from getting lost, whether accidentally or on purpose.
Identifying the Negligent Party
There are several potentially responsible parties after a truck accident, and only a thorough investigation can show who is liable. Rushing to judgment can cost you compensation. A favorable outcome depends on proving the at-fault party’s negligence. If you point the finger at the wrong party, you will not be able to find that proof.
For example, the most obvious culprit may be the truck operator, but an investigation could show a vehicle malfunction caused the crash. The truck or part manufacturer may be partially or fully to blame. We will examine every aspect of your crash to find the actual liable party. Possibilities include:
- Truck drivers who drive while impaired or fatigued, speed, or commit other traffic violations, or otherwise demonstrate negligent or reckless driving behaviors.
- Truck companies that fail to train drivers, take unsafe drivers off the road, or keep their trucks safe for driving.
- Vehicle manufacturers who produce or install faulty truck parts or systems.
- Inspectors or mechanics who carry out inadequate inspections and allow unsafe vehicles to stay on the road, or who complete shoddy repair work, respectively.
- A third-party driver whose act of negligence or recklessness led to the big-rig accident.
H&P Law has relationships with accident reconstruction engineers and extensive experience implementing comprehensive truck accident investigations.
How Fault Determinations Affect Your Claim
Under Nevada’s comparative negligence system, victims who bear more than 50% of the blame for the crash cannot recover damages. Any fault assignment over 50% can prevent you from seeking justice.
Victims who meet filing eligibility can have their compensation lowered by whatever smaller percentage of blame they bear. Those 10% to blame collect 90% of the calculated settlement or trial award. A big rig accident lawyer in Anthem can work to gather the evidence needed to show the at-fault party’s negligence and to protect you from unfair accusations.
How Your Truck Accident Claim Moves Through the Process
After identifying the negligent party and valuing your losses, an attorney will send a demand letter to the other side’s representatives. The typical response is a lower offer. The sides then negotiate, each presenting arguments and trading offers until reaching a settlement amount. Many truck accident claims resolve this way.
Still, negotiations can fail. The other side may drag out discussions to make you so weary of the process that you accept an inadequate offer. They might refuse to make reasonable settlement offers. In these scenarios, you may decide that going to court is the best way to get justice.
An Anthem big rig accident attorney knows how to file a truck accident claim in Nevada and can manage all legalities. Per the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 11.190, you usually have two years to file your claim and preserve your right to fight at trial.
Our Courtroom Experience Helps You
Our team has extensive trial experience that can support a favorable claim outcome. Insurance companies know our name and “Courtroom Proven. Client Praised” reputation. They know we do not encourage clients to settle for less just to avoid a trial.
This awareness can prompt insurance companies to make reasonable offers during negotiations, as our impressive trial history shows our courtroom capability.
Get Compensated for Your Injuries and Losses
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) crash statistics show truck accidents led to 557 injuries and 42 fatalities over the past year. The types of injuries sustained in a truck accident are often severe. Crush injuries, damage to the brain and spinal cord, and internal bleeding are all possibilities.
Serious injuries warrant substantial damages. While the amounts collected vary according to case specifics, you can trust an attorney to fight for maximum available recovery or recognition of:
- Medical expenses, including future care if needed
- Lost wages, including lost future earnings if applicable
- Property repair or replacement
- Other accident-incurred expenses
- Physical pain, disfigurement, and disability
- Emotional suffering and reduced quality of life
If your loved one dies in a truck crash, our team can determine your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim and take that claim through the process.
Your Journey Toward Justice Is Our Priority
The attorneys at H&P Law are driven by a passion to secure the best result for you. We put our extensive legal knowledge and experience to work for you, while treating you with compassion and respect.
Connect with an Anthem big rig accident lawyer for a free case consultation and take the first step on your journey toward justice.
