18 Wheeler/ Auto Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an accident occurs on our roadways every 5 seconds. In 2002, there were over 6.3 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes in the United States. As a result, an estimated 42,000 victims were killed and another 3 million injured.

Unfortunately, with those statistics, you or someone you know will likely experience an automobile collision at some point in their life. When an automobile accident occurs, people often learn for the first time that many insurance companies are not in the business of fairly compensating those they cover. Often the insurance company will attempt to pay as little as they can get away with, making you a settlement offer early on in a case, hoping that you will sign off on it, and keep you from making your full monetary recovery.

Don’t let an insurance company fool you into signing away your rights. Consult an attorney to be sure you are aware of all of your rights and are getting the full extent of the compensation you are due.

If the accident involves an 18 Wheeler, there are additional elements to consider. Unfortunately, large trucks usually cause terrible damage when they are involved in a collision. Truck drivers are human and can be made to drive when they are tired and suffering from symptoms of fatigue.

Things to remember if you are involved in an accident:

1-Call Police
2- Do NOT move cars until after the police investigate.
3- Get the names of all witnesses.
4- Get all insurance information from all people involved.
5- See your doctor promptly.