Because of the complexity and sophistication involved in trucking litigation, the experience, skill, and legal acumen of the Jackson trucking accident attorneys you handle can have a profound impact on your recovery. This blog post is the second installment providing recommended issues to consider when hiring a semi-truck accident lawyer.
What other evidence will the law firm use to prove the liability of the commercial driver and trucking company?
Our law firm will use all appropriate evidence and tools to establish the negligence of the trucking company and driver. Our Mississippi tractor-trailer accident attorneys aggressively use discovery to obtain documents and information that include but are not limited to the following:
- Electronic data recorder information
- Fuel and tire receipts
- Lodging receipts
- Emails between driver and trucking company
- Employee personnel file
- Drug testing records
- Driver logbooks
- Maintenance records
- Documents related to safety inspections and violations
We also work closely with industry experts regarding engineering and handling issues, accident reconstruction, and industry practices. Our lawyers also use documents obtained in discovery, as well as the testimony of company officials and the driver to uncover manipulated records like false logbook entries.
Has your law firm had success in prior tractor-trailer accident lawsuits?
Law firms that have successfully handled prior trucking accident cases should be able to reference prior significant settlements and judgments. While no two cases are identical and past results cannot guarantee any specific result in your lawsuit, a firm that has expertise handling trucking cases will be able to talk to you about prior results in prior tractor-trailer accident cases.
How do your trucking accident attorneys handle client customer service?
If you were hiring a contractor to renovate your home, you would not select someone who puts your project on the backburner and neglects to communicate with you about the progress of your home. Clients should expect no less when hiring a lawyer for your trucking case. We place a high value on client satisfaction which is why we have a policy of responding to phone calls or emails the same day or the next business day. Our lawyers also provide updates regarding significant developments in your case, so you are not left in limbo regarding the status of your legal claim.
How will your law firm prove damages suffered in my trucking accident claim?
If a passenger vehicle occupant is injured in a collision involving an 18-wheeler, there is a high probability that occupants of the passenger vehicle will suffer severe injury. We will use your medical records and billings, payroll records, vehicle repair/replacement estimates, and similar documents to establish your economic losses. Our attorneys also use testimony from trucking victims and family members to help a judge and jury understand the impact of your injury or disability on your daily life experience. We also might use medical experts and vocational therapists to help prove the limitations and obstacles you face in working or engaging in activities before your injuries. Since the types of severe injuries experienced in a tractor-trailer crash can adversely impact many aspects of your life, we rely on these types of evidence, videos, and other evidence to facilitate a verdict or settlement that fully addresses your losses.
Does your law firm have the financial resources necessary to successfully pursue my personal injury claim?
When litigation involves complex issues like those in trucking accident litigation, as well as catastrophic injury or wrongful death, the cost of litigating the case typically will be significant. The litigation could be a lengthy process even without a trial. Further, experts might need to be paid for their time testifying in depositions and at trial. Effective use of specialized testimony from expert witnesses, persuasive professional visual exhibits/videos, and other successful litigation tools can mean the difference between a successful and a sub-par outcome. Reputable trucking accident law firms will advance the costs of your litigation, so you need to know that the firm you retain has the litigation resources to maximize your chances at a full recovery.
If you have been injured in a semi-truck accident in Mississippi or the surrounding areas, our Jackson trucking accident lawyers have successfully represented many victims of negligent commercial carriers and their drivers. At Barrett Law, our Mississippi Trucking Accident Attorneys are here to help. Contact our law firm today at 800-707-9577 to schedule your free consultation, so we can answer any questions you may have regarding filing your claim.