Brockton Truck Accident Lawyer
Brockton Truck Accident Lawyer
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on the road and might cause serious destruction when involved in accidents with smaller passenger cars in Brockton.
The first step in preparing truck accident lawsuits is confirming liability for a victim’s injuries. Often, truck drivers’ employers share liability for the accidents they cause, and we can help victims include the appropriate parties in their complaints, which must be brought within three years. When writing the complaint, we will include compensation requests for economic and non-economic damages based on your confirmed losses from the accident. We can then seek those damages on your behalf from a settlement or jury award.
For help with your case from the Law Office of John J. Sheehan, call our truck accident lawyers now at (617) 925-6407.
Confirming Liability in Brockton Truck Accident Claims
Truck drivers are typically working when accidents happen, complicating claims and potentially making it so victims can also hold truckers’ employers liable. Identifying all parties to include in your complaint is crucial, and our lawyers will do this to maximize your recovery following a crash.
Trucking companies who employ truckers are liable for their actions or negligence on the job. Furthermore, trucking companies generally own the vehicles their employees operate, making them responsible for vehicle maintenance. Accidents due to vehicle defects may solely be the trucking company’s fault unless a part was poorly produced, in which case we may be able to hold the manufacturer liable. For example, if a truck’s brakes failed and it ran into your vehicle, injuring you, the brake manufacturer might be financially responsible due to defective design or production.
In order to straighten liability out, we must determine why the accident happened. If it occurred due to driver error, the trucker’s employer may still be part of your case. Reading police accident reports can give us a clearer idea of the accident’s cause and possible contributing factors, like poor road or weather conditions. We may also interview those who witnessed the accident firsthand, as they can confirm if the truck driver was speeding, swerved into your lane, or how else they were negligent. Tell our truck accident lawyers everything you can recall about the collision as well, even if it seems unimportant. Victims who suffer head injuries might have difficulty remembering details immediately and might get their memories back partially with time.
Confirming the Filing Deadline for Your Brockton Truck Accident Case
The statute of limitations for injury lawsuits is strict in Massachusetts, and missing it without citing a valid tolling exception could block you from getting the compensation you need from a negligent party.
One of the most important things to do at the start of injury claims is to confirm the filing deadline. Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 260, § 2A gives plaintiffs three years to initiate their lawsuits, with the accrual date being the date of injury. Although three years can seem like plenty of time to gather evidence, prepare arguments, and file complaints, victims suffering from harmful injuries may be focused on their medical care and physical recoveries, potentially causing them to delay their cases.
We can confirm your filing deadline as soon as you contact our lawyers about your case. We can proceed accordingly, considering the statute of limitations as we prepare your case. Generally speaking, filing well before your time to sue runs out is preferable, as this could enable our lawyers to preserve more evidence and show your commitment to your financial recovery.
The statute of limitations dictates how long you have to bring a case in court and does not restrict how long that case might take once filed. Our attorneys can estimate your claim’s length based on certain factors, like the available evidence and the defendant’s willingness to settle, so that you can prepare.
Confirming Your Deserved Compensation After a Truck Accident in Brockton
Without confirming their deserved recoveries before filing, victims might accept unfair settlement offers from negligent parties. Our lawyers can handle tracking major and minor economic damages from a crash and will quantify your intangible damages for pain and suffering.
Economic Damages
Our attorneys may start by confirming your deserved economic damages, as these may be the most consequential after a truck accident. Victims’ medical expenses are typically extreme, as truck crashes might cause traumatic injuries that require extensive care at the emergency room, as well as extended hospital stays. We can keep a running tally of all necessary medical costs after a collision so you do not lose track of these expenses.
We will also consider how the accident has affected your earning capacity. If you must take time away from work as you physically recover, we can gauge your lost wages so the defense compensates you for them. Suppose your physicians do not believe you will ever be able to return to the same income level because of permanent injuries. In that case, we may have them testify in your claim to strengthen compensation requests for future medical damages and lost wages.
Non-Economic Damages
In Massachusetts, motor vehicle accident victims may only file lawsuits to recover non-economic damages after passing the serious injury threshold, according to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 231, § 6D. Since trucks are so powerful and capable of causing devastating injuries when they strike passenger cars, victims often pass the serious injury threshold and can recover intangible damages. When assessing these losses, which do not inherently have monetary value, our lawyers may consider the accident’s effect on your quality of life and if your injuries are permanent. Non-economic damages may make up a large portion of victims’ recoveries from truck accident lawsuits, so properly calculating these losses is vital.
Call Our Brockton Attorneys for Help with Your Truck Accident Lawsuit
Call the Law Office of John J. Sheehan for a free case assessment from our truck accident lawyers at (617) 925-6407.
