If you've been involved in an accident with a big rig, you've probably realized that the damages caused by these collisions can be catastrophic. If you're considering pursuing a claim against the trucking company or their insurance carrier, there are some facts about big rig cases that you need to consider.
More Money Is Involved: Big rigs and their drivers are covered by commercial insurance policies that are generally 50 times more valuable than policies that cover passenger cars. With this much money involved, insurance carriers are going to be much more tenacious in trying to deny your claim.
The Insurance Adjusters Will Be Ruthless: Commercial insurance carriers employ the most aggressive and experienced insurance adjusters in the business. These people are the ones who can deny claims just like yours time and time again and their sole purpose is to find some way to make this accident your fault or to find some technicality to deny your claim. Their paycheck is on the line too and they won't be doing you any favors.
A Team Of Experts Working Against You: Commercial insurance carriers also have a specialized team of defense attorneys and accident recreation experts on retainer. Before the driver of the big rig has even left the scene of the accident, this team will be there, looking for the smallest bit of evidence that they can use to avoid paying you. It could be anything from physical evidence from the crash to your own statement. They will be working night and day to build a case against you.
The Laws Are Complex: Big rigs are regulated by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration. These regulations create gray areas between federal and state laws that insurance carriers can use to deny your claim based on a technicality you've never even heard of.
The Big Rig Driver Isn't On Your Side: Chances are, the big rig driver's entire livelihood is at stake. If you win this case, his or her career could be finished. He or she might be willing to say anything to get off the hook, even if it hangs you out to dry.
With so much at stake, it is important to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney. The sooner you can do so, the better off you will be.
Posted by:
Dallas big rig accident attorney Michael Grossman
| Posted on:
10/5/2009
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