Road traffic victims often worry about how much they should accept compensation for their claims. Unfortunately, we can't give everyone the same number, or even an average.
Each case is unique and what you can agree to depends on a variety of circumstances.
No. 1. Who was to blame for the accident?
In Georgia, the perpetrator of an accident with bodily injuries is legally responsible for the damage caused. Traffic accident cases can become complex as many parties are sometimes at fault.
The truck driver, their trucking company, the truck technician, the parts manufacturer, the forklift, or even another motorist could be at fault for the accident.
If more than one person or organization is at fault, this can complicate your case. Also, if you were partly to blame for the accident, you may receive less than what you are legally entitled to.
These are the things you will want to talk to your car accident lawyer about.
No. 2 Insurance Companies
When it comes to traffic accidents, both the trucking company and the truck driver may have insurance policies. In some cases, the policy may cover both the truck and its cargo.
This can make it difficult to get a refund and may require you to file more than one insurance claim. It is possible that individual parties and their insurance companies will blame each other for the accident.
Again, you need to consult with a lawyer who understands how to deal with these types of issues and how this can affect how much you can agree to.
No. 3. your losses
Your losses are one of the most important aspects of a traffic accident case. You need to get a clear picture of your expenses by looking at things like:
Medical costs
Prescription drugs
Wages lost.
Medical expenses in the future
Car service or replacement
Damage from pain and suffering
(If you are filing a wrongful death suit on behalf of a deceased loved one)
The consequences of a road traffic accident can be serious and long-lasting. A catastrophic injury may require years of treatment. Injuries can have a long-term, if not permanent, impact on your life.
You can also receive emotional harm that will last for years.
You and your lawyer should review all of your damages as a result of the truck accident. This will give you a better idea of what you should agree to, and more importantly, what you should not agree to.
How long do I have after a truck accident to file a lawsuit?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the truck accident to file a claim. This is true for both a personal injury claim and a lawsuit. As a result, the sooner you start working on a traffic accident case, the better the outcome will be.
Choosing between a lawsuit and an insurance claim
You may not even need to file a claim to get compensation for damage caused by a truck accident. After an accident, you can file an injury claim with the at-fault insurance company to get compensation.
Your insurance claim must show how the driver was at fault for your accident and show that the accident caused you damage. You will also have to deal with the insurance company, which will try to limit the amount they can pay you.
Negotiating a reasonable settlement with an insurance company often requires the assistance of an accident lawyer. If you and your lawyer cannot reach an acceptable agreement with the insurance company, you can sue the guilty party.
Litigation can be time-consuming and costly, so you should carefully consider the pros and cons before filing a claim.
Either way, you have two years.
It doesn't matter if you're filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit. In any case, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit is two years from the date of your accident. Don't wait until the last minute to start legal proceedings or file a lawsuit.
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