The demand for fast product delivery is non-stop and growing. Companies compete to be the fastest, bringing goods to doorsteps sometimes within hours or a day of receiving an order. While speedy deliveries are convenient, they also increase the risk of traffic accidents.
A Spring Valley truck accident lawyer from H&P Law can help if you have been hurt in a delivery truck crash. Among many accolades, our team has been recognized as “top rated” by Super Lawyers for multiple years and has been ranked in the Top 100 by National Trial Lawyers.
When you partner with a Spring Valley delivery truck accident lawyer from our firm, you will see the qualities that earned those recognitions in action.
Actions to Take After a Delivery Truck Accident in Spring Valley
If you are too injured to move after your accident, stay still until emergency help arrives. If movement is possible, take down as much information from the delivery truck driver and the truck itself as possible. Get the driver’s name, contact information, and employment information, and record the truck’s license plate and other identifying numbers or details.
Take photos of the crash scene, documenting the locations of and damage to the vehicles involved. Snapshots of the traffic patterns, traffic signals, road conditions, cameras mounted nearby, and any other relevant details. Collect contact information from witnesses and request that they send you an account of what they say happened via text or email.
Health and safety are the priority. If you do not need emergency transport to a medical facility, you must still see a doctor within a few hours or, at most, a day of the accident. Sometimes, symptoms can take time to appear, and you may not realize the severity of your injuries right away. Delaying care can worsen your condition and potentially weaken your case.
Connect With an Attorney Right Away
Once you have secured your safety, hire legal representation via a Spring Valley personal injury lawyer. Your lawyer can guide you through the next steps and manage the legalities of your case so you can focus on recovery.
Since talking to a representative after a truck accident is not in your best interests, your lawyer will also handle all conversations with the at-fault party’s representatives. By speaking on your behalf, your attorney helps protect you from saying anything the other side could misinterpret and use against you.
A Spring Valley Delivery Truck Accident Attorney Can Lead Your Fight for Justice
There are several potentially responsible parties in a truck accident. In some cases, the delivery truck driver may be an employee of a delivery company. If the driver caused the accident, the company’s insurance might be responsible for paying damages.
Some delivery drivers are not actual company employees, even if they wear company clothes and drive trucks with company logos. For example, Amazon typically hires delivery drivers as independent contractors to protect the company from liability in the event of an accident. In these cases, the driver’s insurance may have to cover your losses.
A third-party driver, poor road conditions, or inoperative traffic lights could have also led to the accident. In these situations, the third-party driver’s insurance or a government entity may be responsible for paying you compensation.
Whatever the circumstances of your accident, H&P Law knows how to file a truck accident claim in Nevada and will file yours accurately.
The Deadline for Filing Your Claim
Nevada has a two–year deadline, called a statute of limitations, for filing personal injury claims, per the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 11.190. Connecting with a delivery truck accident lawyer in Spring Valley as soon as possible after your accident is the best way to ensure your attorney can thoroughly look into the crash, identify the negligent party, and still file in time.
If you think the deadline for your case has passed, do not automatically give up. Sometimes, case circumstances allow for deadline extensions. We offer free case reviews and can see if an extension applies to your situation at no cost to you.
Damages for Delivery Truck Accident Victims
The physical, financial, and emotional injuries incurred by a delivery truck accident can be severe. An experienced delivery truck accident attorney in Spring Valley will assess your losses and demand compensation reflecting the value of your case.
Compensation amounts vary from case to case, but you can expect your lawyer to fight for recovery or acknowledgement of:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income during recovery
- Future medical care and lost earnings if you need continued care and/or cannot return to work
- Property damaged or destroyed in the crash
- Other expenses related to the crash
- Emotional suffering
- Physical pain and disability
- Reduced enjoyment of life
Per NRS 41.141, victims can see their compensation reduced by the percentage of fault they hold for the accident. Those found more than 50% to blame cannot pursue compensation at all. Your attorney will work to gather evidence proving the at-fault party’s culpability and protecting you from false accusations of blame.
Maximizing Compensation
While most personal injury cases settle out of court through negotiations between your attorney and the other side’s representatives, the other side sometimes refuses to engage in productive discussions. In these scenarios, you may need to decide if you should go to trial for your Nevada personal injury lawsuit.
You will not have to make this decision on your own. Count on your attorney for sound, honest legal direction. All members of our team are skilled negotiators and formidable trial attorneys.
No matter which option you ultimately select, you will receive top-notch, effective representation.
We Are Ready to Help You Right Now
Do not wait another moment to connect with our team and schedule your free case consultation. We are ready to get to work on your case and provide the help you need.
We look forward to giving you the exceptional service and representation that has earned H&P Law both Client Praised and Courtroom Proven.
