Memphis Trucking Accident Lawsuit
18 Wheeler Wrecks, Semi Truck Accidents and Tractor Trailer Litigation
What to Expect from the Litigation Process
An accident involving a large truck like an 18 wheeler or tractor trailer and a normal-sized automobile can cause leave victims with serious injuries and property damage. Often, it is necessary for the victims of these type of accidents to pursue a lawsuit against the truck driver and trucking company in order to receive fair compensation for these damages.
When engaged in a Memphis truck accident lawsuit, there are two things that must be determined: liability and damages.
Liability
Liability refers to who is at fault for the trucking accident. Unlike a normal car accident, there are many different parties who may be found at fault in a trucking accident:
- Company who owns the trailer of the tractor trailer
- Individual or company who owns the cab of the tractor trailer
- Person who was driving the tractor trailer
- County or state responsible for unsafe road conditions
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- Company that employs the driverCompany responsible for defective tractor trailer parts
- Company responsible for tractor trailer maintenance
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Damages
Damages are the negative effects experienced by the victim of the trucking accident. These negative effects include the following:
- Past, present or future medical bills related to any injuries sustained in the accident
- Wages lost due to the injury causing you to miss work
- Property damage done to the vehicle
- Permanent disabilities from the injury including disfigurement
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- Emotional distress caused by the accident or injury, including depression, stress, or strains on personal relationships
- Any other financial strains caused by the accident or injury
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It is highly recommended that you speak with an experienced trucking accident lawyer at Skouteris and Magee, PLLC to help you with your Memphis trucking accident lawsuit. Our skilled attorneys will work closely with you to gather all the facts surrounding the accident in order to build a strong case in your favor. We will gather expert witnesses to testify on your behalf and will help determine the proper compensation that is due to you, so that in the end you can move past this difficult time.
Contact us
If you or a loved one is involved or injured in a trucking accident or collision, it is to your advantage that you speak with an experienced trucking accident attorney from Skouteris and Magee, PLLC about your injuries. Please call us at 888-339-6032 or contact us online so that we may begin working with you.
