How a Truck Wreck Attorney Can Help You Win Your Case

If you were injured in an 18-wheeler accident in Arkansas, a truck wreck attorney can help you pursue compensation for your losses from the company that is responsible. Arkansas law allows truck wreck victims to hold trucking companies, truck manufacturers, and other businesses liable in a wide range of circumstances; and, if you have a case, you can (and should) seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. 

You also can (and should) hire a truck wreck attorney to represent you. If you have a case for a truck wreck, you can hire an attorney at no out-of-pocket cost. At Oliver Law Firm, we handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means our clients pay nothing unless we win. 

5 Ways a Truck Wreck Attorney Can Help Win Your Case

Why is it important to hire an attorney to represent you? Here are five ways a truck wreck attorney can help win your case: 

1. Collecting Evidence from the Scene of the Truck Wreck 

Even if you have no doubt that the truck driver was responsible for causing your wreck, you still need evidence to recover the financial compensation you deserve. This includes evidence from the scene of the truck wreck. When you hire an attorney to represent you, your attorney will send an investigator to the scene right away, and this investigator will both: (i) collect any and all evidence that is available; and, (ii) preserve the evidence so that it remains admissible in court. 

2. Collecting Evidence from Other Sources 

Along with evidence from the scene of the truck wreck, proving your right to financial compensation may also require evidence from other sources. This could include the trucking company’s internal records, engineering documents from the truck’s manufacturer, cell phone records, maintenance records, and various other forms of documentation. It could also include:

• The police report from your truck wreck
• Traffic or surveillance camera footage of the accident
• Eyewitness testimony 
• Eyewitnesses’ cell phone photos and videos 
• Inspection reports for each vehicle involved in the wreck

Your attorney will be able to collect these forms of evidence (to the extent that they are available) and use them in your case. This can involve using a variety of formal legal procedures, so experienced legal representation is required. 

3. Determining What Claim(s) You Should File 

After examining the available evidence, your truck wreck attorney will be able to determine what claim(s) you should file. There are several possibilities, including claims against:

• The trucking company
• The truck’s manufacturer
• The company that loaded the truck’s cargo 
• A shop or dealership that worked on the truck
• Another driver involved in the wreck 

If you have multiple claims for your truck wreck, filing all viable claims could be essential for recovering the full compensation you deserve. Your attorney can explain more while doing everything necessary to maximize your chances of a full financial recovery. 

4. Calculating the Long-Term Financial and Non-Financial Costs of the Truck Wreck 

Speaking of your financial recovery, when you have a truck wreck case in Arkansas, the losses you are entitled to recover are unique to you. While all truck wreck victims are entitled to recover the same kinds of losses (i.e., medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering), the specific amount you are entitled to recover depends on the severity of your injuries and their long-term physical, emotional, and financial effects. 

When you hire an experienced truck wreck attorney to represent you, your attorney will carefully calculate the long-term costs of your injuries—and your attorney will ensure that he or she is seeking maximum compensation on your behalf. This is critical, as you only get one chance to seek the financial compensation you deserve. 

5. Negotiating with the Insurance Companies and Taking Your Case to Court if Necessary 

In most cases, seeking financial compensation after a truck wreck involves negotiating with the insurance companies. Your attorney will negotiate on your behalf, and your attorney will help you make an informed decision about the settlement. If you decide not to settle your truck accident case (or if a settlement isn’t on the table), your lawyer will use the available evidence of liability and your accident-related losses to fight for just compensation in court. 

Talk to an Arkansas Truck Wreck Attorney for FREE 

Do you need to speak with a truck wreck attorney in Arkansas? If so, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. At Oliver Law Firm, our lawyers have extensive experience investigating, negotiating, and seeking fair compensation for truck accident victims. We are devoted to offering every client compassionate, skilled representation. Our mission is to protect your rights, hold negligent parties responsible, and help bring peace of mind to you and your family. 

Contact Oliver Law Firm today online or at 479-202-5200 for a FREE case evaluation. We serve clients throughout Arkansas and throughout the United States from our office in Rogers, AR.