The unexpected has happened. You were having a great day. On the way to meet some friends for dinner and a movie, it all happened so fast. Out of the blue, a tractor trailer crashes into your vehicle. That is all you remember. You awake in the hospital to discover you have been seriously injured. The truck driver, through negligence, has seriously injured you.
It could be months before you can return to work and even longer to completely heal. Perhaps you will never be 100 percent again. The hospitals bills are adding up and the trucking companies insurance company is giving you the run around wanting a lot of forms filled out. Most often, the insurance company is asking questions to try and make it appear like its your fault. The insurance companies attorney are wearing you down wanting to settle the case. Now is the time when you have to make a decision.
1) Should I go ahead and settle and be done with the stresses from the insurance company?
2) Will there be anymore surgeries or procedures to help with the healing process? Is there going to be therapy, if so, for how long?
3) Will the amount of the settlement payoff the hospital bills?
4) Am I receiving enough money to purchase another car?
5) Am I being compensated for the loss of wages (if any)?
As you can tell, there are many things to consider before settling the claim. The above scenario happens more than one would think here in metro Atlanta. These trucks are pulling a lot of weight and the drivers are often fighting fatigue and deadlines. Unfortunately, this can be a recipe for a truck wreck. If you are a victim of a truck wreck get medical attention immediately and call an experienced Atlanta Truck Wreck Lawyer like Don Singleton. It is vital the attorney you call has experience with this type of case.
Settling a case “fast” is exactly what the trucking company and the insurance company hope for. Their preference would be to settle the case for as little as possible with no long term exposure or obligations. An experienced attorney will make sure that their client is taken care of for the short term and the long term. Truck wrecks are often life changing. Do yourself a favor and make sure to select an experienced Atlanta truck wreck attorney.