Chances are, if you were involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler or another large commercial vehicle, you have sustained significant injuries. Frequently, these accidents result in catastrophic injuries and victims need immediate emergency medical attention at the scene of the accident. Even if you seemingly only suffered minor injuries, it’s critical that you see a doctor, as you may have underlying, yet-unnoticed injuries.

But, after receiving medical attention, you may be wondering what comes next. How do you begin to deal with the massive medical bills, lost income, and other financial, physical, and emotional challenges caused by the accident?

One of the best and most important things you can do after a truck accident is to contact an experienced personal injury attorney. Truck accident claims are not like other types of motor vehicle collision claims; often, you will need to take on large trucking companies and their insurance providers in order to recover compensation for your damages. These parties frequently have large legal teams of their own whose only goal is to limit payouts and reduce media attention by offering quick—but low—settlements. If you accept such a settlement, you could find that your ongoing expenses soon exceed your settlement, but by then, it’s too late to fight for more.

Enlisting an attorney early on can help you have a much better chance of recovering the actual full settlement you are owed. Our truck accident attorneys thoroughly investigate these claims in order to determine who is liable and whether there are multiple potential sources of recovery. We also look at the full scope of your injuries and other damages, including your future losses. From there, we are able to negotiate for a settlement that covers all of your current and future costs. And, when trucking companies and their insurance providers are not willing to settle your case or dispute your claim, we are fully prepared to aggressively represent you at trial.