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The minimum insurance liability for commercial trucks currently hovers around $750,000, which means that if a family of four were in an accident, the family and the truck driver could receive up to $150,000 each. Although it seems like a lot of money, it may not be enough to cover the rising cost of medical bills.
Furthermore, most companies have their own Accident Response Teams that immediately begin orchestrating a defense against an injury claim. Often, these response teams are quite skilled, and in a comparative fault state like Arizona, any inconsistency in the claim or accident-related documents (which includes medical bills, lost wages, and so forth) could result in a significantly lower settlement for the plaintiff.
For this reason, it is essential to contact an attorney immediately to help collect, preserve, and organize evidence. Important elements for a case could include photographs such as skid marks, yaw marks, and scuff, as well as medical bills and documents, an accurate report of lost wages due to injury, a diary showing pain and suffering, and so forth. Also, mandatory accident related reports are gathered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and only kept for a certain period of time.
More evidence in these cases, especially those involving multiple defendants, can help the plaintiff and attorney build a stronger case that carries a higher potential for an accurate, reasonable reward.
If you or a loved one was involved in a commercial truck accident, we invite you to give us a call at (480) 502-0708 or send us a message for a free initial consultation.
