Tow trucks are important vehicles on the road. They are often coming to the rescue of cars that have been in an accident or had some sort of issue. Unfortunately, that often puts tow trucks and their drivers in dangerous and obtrusive positions on the roadways, increasing the risk of accident and injury.
If you’ve been in a tow truck accident, get help by going through all the same steps as a normal car accident:
- Stay at the scene;
- Call the police;
- Gather evidence;
- Seek medical treatment; and very importantly
- Hire an attorney
When it comes to tow truck accidents, hiring an experienced attorney is crucial. In order to receive compensation for your injuries, you will need to file a claim against the tow truck driver, the tow trucking business, and their insurance companies. An experienced attorney can:
Investigate
From the police report to medical records to vehicle inspections, and even accident recreation, a lawyer will likely be able to find evidence of negligence in places you never even thought to look.
File a Claim
Insurance companies have teams of experienced adjusters, investigators, and lawyers fighting to settle your case quickly and for as little money as possible. Unless you are a personal injury lawyer yourself, you are no match for the insurance companies, so you’ll want someone fighting just as hard for you.
Meet Deadlines
Experienced lawyers will have the ability, and perhaps even a team of paralegals, to keep on top of all filing deadlines and statutes of limitations in your case. They think about these deadlines, so you don’t have to.
Litigate
If your case goes as far as trial, you may want to hire a lawyer who has litigated in court before. In addition to getting up in front of the judge, there are various discoveries of evidence and deadlines that must be met before trial. There are even special rules for how to speak in court. Undertaking a trial without the help of an experienced truck accident lawyer could prove very difficult.
Win a Higher Settlement
If you were seriously injured, you should be focusing on recovery, not being bullied by big insurance company adjustors. Attorneys love to argue and negotiating with the big bad bully is part of their job. Remember, if you hire legal representation, you are more likely to receive a higher settlement than if you attempt to handle the case on your own.
Be Affordable
Many tow truck accident lawyers work on a contingency fee. This means that the lawyer is paid a percentage of the settlement. If the lawyer does not achieve a settlement for the client, then the lawyer doesn’t get paid.
If you’re in need of a tow truck accident lawyer, contact Kamper & Estrada, PLLC today for a free initial consultation. Our knowledgeable staff can help guide you every step of the way
