(864) 582-0416 Because commercial trucks are so much larger than other vehicles on the roads, accidents involving trucks tend to pose a larger risk of serious injuries.
If you or your loved one were injured in a collision with a heavy commercial vehicle, you might be eligible to seek financial recovery in a personal injury lawsuit. An attorney from Holland & Usry can review the details of your accident and let you know if you have grounds to pursue a legal claim. Our experienced legal team can explain how Spartanburg truck accident settlements work and help you get fair and reasonable compensation.
While you might wonder how much money you could obtain in a settlement after a trucking crash in Spartanburg, there is no set or predetermined value. Every case is different, and the amount you recover in a settlement depends on the individual facts of your accident, as well as the professional experience of the person negotiating it. An attorney from Holland & Usry can use their experience, practical skills, and legal knowledge to carefully review the evidence and build a solid claim for compensation.
Our law firm will examine all evidence made available to us, which can include police reports, medical records, trucking company employment records and hiring manuals, and the trucker’s logbook to determine precisely what went wrong and identify who is to blame. This will help us identify the strengths of your case and use them in our negotiations to secure the fair compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial losses we prove you suffered in the trucking collision.
If the other side is unwilling to offer you a fair settlement, we are not afraid to fight on your behalf in court.
Because every truck wreck in Spartanburg is different, the settlement values can vary significantly. Trucking companies, truck drivers, insurance companies, and their attorneys often consider multiple factors when calculating potential settlement values.
The degree of fault of everyone involved in the crash is important. The parties would carefully consider the actions of the truck driver, the trucking company, and anyone else who potentially played a role in the crash. That can include whether you played a role in causing the crash. Even if you did, it doesn’t automatically mean you can’t get a settlement, but it can reduce the value of it due to the South Carolina legal doctrine of comparative negligence.
The type and severity of injuries will affect the value of a settlement. More serious injuries—such as surgery, broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and mobility impairments—will likely result in higher settlement values. You should keep track of all the medical treatments, surgeries, doctor visits, and rehabilitation you have had to undergo.
The parties will also consider the effect the injuries have had on your life, such as if you require assistance to participate in your normal daily activities. Emotional trauma backed by solid proof—like treatment from a psychiatrist or psychologist—can also result in a higher settlement.
If your injuries prevent you from working—either temporarily or permanently—an attorney can help you recover compensation. You might be able to pursue lost wages, lost benefits, and lost future anticipated earnings expenses.
A lawyer from Holland & Usry can help you assess all the losses you suffered due to the crash and calculate their value in order to maximize the settlement value.
Serious trucking wrecks can have a long-term damaging effect on your life. A seasoned injury lawyer from our firm will help with your Spartanburg truck accident settlement and work to ensure you get fair compensation for all your losses.
Schedule a meeting with Holland & Usry today for a free* case review.
