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A Personal Injury lawsuit is an important legal process to consider after suffering injury in a blind-spot truck accident in Charleston. Establishing the liability of another party for causing the truck accident can lead to the recovery of compensation that can help you and your family during this difficult period. Our truck accident lawyers represent those harmed in catastrophic injury cases by advocating for their rights in court and advising on key decisions you will need to make.
Learn more about filing a claim arising from a blind-spot truck accident and contact Jan Dils to schedule a free case consultation.
Semi-trucks and other commercial truck have larger blind-spots compared to other passenger vehicles and make them more likely to be in an accident. Many different events and wrongful acts can contribute to the cause of a blind-spot truck accident. For example, a collision could be the result of the following failures by a truck driver:
Our lawyers can help you review the events that led to a blind-spot truck accident in Charleston during an initial consultation. Afterward, we can use this information to determine the party or parties with potential fault and liability. Additional investigation into the cause of the truck accident may also be necessary. We can work to gather key evidence in a case such as police reports, traffic camera footage, and black box data from the truck involved in the crash.
The injuries and corresponding damages from a blind-spot accident. A lawsuit is often necessary to recover compensation from a liable driver or third party because of disputes over fault or the limitations on insurance policies. Our lawyers can file a claim in court that identifies the parties with alleged liability and also states the damages that require compensation. Examples of damages in a blind-spot truck accident could include the following:
The amount of compensation recovered against a Charleston truck driver for a blind-spot collision will depend on the seriousness of the injury and its impact on a person’s life. Individual circumstances, such as career, age, and the dependents under their care can also influence the compensation in a case.
Some truck accident cases can have disputes over each party’s degree of fault in causing the collision. West Virginia applies a rule of modified comparative fault under Code § 55-7-13a to determine each party’s assigned percentage of fault for an accident. If an injured person was partially at fault in a blind-spot truck accident, they can only recover a reduced amount of compensation based on their percentage of fault.
You can schedule a free case consultation with Jan Dils today to begin the process of filing a lawsuit after a blind-spot truck accident in Charleston. It’s important to meet with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident because of the two-year filing deadline for initiating a claim under Code § 55-2-12. Missing this deadline will cause a dismissal of your case in court and prevent you from recovering compensation against a liable party. Contact our office today to schedule your free consultation.
To Schedule an Appointment, Call Us Toll Free at 1.877.873.8208 or Email Us for a Prompt Response.
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