Why Do I Need a Truck Accident Attorney Now?
Our Lufkin Truck Accident Attorneys Explain
Did you know that:
- Trucking accident companies have their own legal teams and insurance companies working for them and against you?
- There is a statute of limitations to file claims?
- If your attorney does not request certain evidence within six months that the trucking company can destroy it?
- You can get a free consultation with an attorney?
If you said no to any of the above, you need legal advice about your trucking accident.
As soon as a trucking accident occurs, trucking companies and their insurers begin trying to cover their tracks and working against you getting the compensation you deserve. Despite what they may say, the trucking companies want to pay as little as possible or their actions, and they will do as much as possible to prevent paying. Peace of mind in these cases comes from having an experienced team of professionals on your side working hard on your behalf.
At Mike Love & Associates, we work faster and harder than the trucking companies work and give you critical advice so that you do not accept a settlement offer far lower than your case warrants. Our Lufkin truck accident attorneys will help you avoid the pitfalls of approaching one of these cases alone.
Trucking companies usually have significant experience with accidents and know how costly they are. Therefore, it is in their best interest to prevent the blame from falling on them. They have teams ready to spring into action as soon as they learn of the accident, while you are still in transport to the hospital or receiving medical treatment. An attorney can get to the scene to inspect it when you are busy with the demands of the moment.
An attorney will also know what crucial evidence to collect, and he/she must do it while it is still available. Trucking companies now use sophisticated tracking equipment such as on-board computers and satellite communications systems that record large amounts of data that can make or break a case. However, companies have strict policies regarding the retention of this data, and often dispose of it within 14 to 30 days.
Trucks now also carry a “black box” on board that collects data related to the truck’s performance at the time of the accident. If you do not act quickly to have someone download this evidence, it may also disappear. The bottom line is that companies will delete or destroy electronic evidence and paper records as quickly as lawfully possible after an accident to protect themselves.
Another tactic trucking and insurance companies may use against you and to their benefit, is to pressure you not to contact an attorney, ensuring you that they will do the right thing. They may make many promises while you are still in shock from the accident that they never keep. Really, they want you to sign away your signs before an experienced legal professional can recognize their tricks and show you that you have better options.
In a trucking accident case, every moment counts. It is vital to contact an attorney so that large, well-funded companies do not attempt to bully you or get away with what they have done. Our Lufkin truck accident lawyers understand the urgency of the matter and act quickly and efficiently to bring you the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.