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Who pays for your injuries in a truck accident?

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Virginia, your first instinct might be to sue the truck driver. Commercial truck drivers are frequently held liable for accidents since their vehicles are much larger and more dangerous than regular passenger vehicles. However, it’s not uncommon for an accident victim to sue multiple parties.

Who pays for your injuries after a truck accident?

After a truck accident, you might hire an attorney to help you receive compensation. In many cases, the trucker caused an accident through their own recklessness or negligence. Your attorney may help you file a claim with the truck driver’s insurance company or sue them for physical and emotional damages.

Depending on the situation, the driver might not be entirely at fault for the truck accident. Their truck could have had defective parts, which would require you to sue the manufacturer. You might also sue the trucking company if you feel that it shared some responsibility for the accident. You could even sue the people who loaded up the cargo if it wasn’t properly secured.

If your lawsuit is successful, you may receive a payout from any of these sources. A settlement could help you pay off your bills and get back on your feet again.

Should you hire an attorney if you’ve been injured in a truck accident?

Determining who’s at fault for an accident can be more difficult than it appears. Multiple parties might have been liable for the accident, including the driver, manufacturer and trucking company. When you file an insurance claim, the company may push back and claim that you were responsible for the accident.

An attorney may help you figure out who’s liable and what you need to do to get the compensation you’re eligible for. They may also be able to protect you from legal challenges.

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