Fort Worth truck accident attorney Michael Grossman discusses 18-wheeler collisions

Tractor Trailer and Truck Accidents

If you've been involved in an accident with a tractor trailer, you've already seen the kind of damage they can cause. No doubt you're wondering how to go about taking legal action against those responsible. Unfortunately, this is not as simple as it might seem. Here are just a few of the factors that can make your "open and shut" case into something much more complicated.

Money: Did you know that 18-wheelers are covered by commercial insurance policies that are generally valued 50 times higher than typical passenger car policies? While this means that your compensation can be quite large, it also means that insurance carriers will be much more reluctant to pay.

Experienced Adjusters: Commercial insurance carriers employ the most aggressive and experienced adjusters in the business. These adjusters are chosen among many applicants specifically for their ability to effectively deny claims just like yours.

A Team of Experts: Within moments of your accident being reported, a team of defense attorneys and accident recreation experts will be sent to the scene to start building a case against you. These professionals are looking for anything they can use to pin the blame for the accident on you.  They might build their case on anything from physical evidence to witness testimonials or even your own statement.

Legal Overlap: The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration has set up federal regulations around 18-wheelers and their drivers. This means that there is an overlap between federal and state laws that insurance adjusters can often use to deny your claim based on a technicality you've never even heard of.

Untruthful Drivers: The driver of the 18-wheeler has everything on the line. His or her entire career likely depends on the outcome of this case.  That puts the driver in a scenario where he or she might be tempted to lie to save his or her job, even if you're the one who gets hurt by it. While most truck drivers are hardworking and honest, there are more than a few that will cause an accident and try to cover their tracks.

It all boils down to this: you need help from an experienced tractor trailer accident attorney. The odds are stacked against you and you need a team of experienced attorneys to stand a fighting chance in court.

Posted by: Fort Worth Texas tractor-trailer accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 9/28/2009 | Comments (0)

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