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Truck Accident Settlements in Ohio

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How Are Settlements Determined?

Ohio Truck Accident Settlements

Truck accident survivors are often left to pick up the pieces. Fortunately, Ohio law gives you options– often with a financial settlement. But to secure a truck accident settlement that lets you move forward, you need to think long-term and work with an experienced truck accident attorney. Ohio Truck Accident Help is dedicated to protecting Ohio truck accident injury victims. Let us help resolve your case with the best possible settlement.

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Calculating Truck Accident Settlements

Serious truck crashes typically mean piles of medical bills, time without an income, debilitating injuries, and significant trauma. One of the first practical things you’ll think about as you start to heal is how you’ll pay for everything and recover from the harm you endured.

In most cases where another’s negligence causes a truck accident, you’ll be entitled to an insurance settlement from the party responsible, but how are these settlement amounts determined?

Factors that Affect Settlements

Various elements are considered when calculating an insurance settlement after a truck collision, but much depends on the liability of those at fault and the financial damages involved. Some of the details considered are:

  • The nature of your accident
  • The severity of your injuries
  • The extent of medical care you need
  • Your physical pain, emotional state & future limitations
  • Your ability to earn a living
  • The impact on your life & relationships
  • Your degree of fault (if any)
  • The behavior of the parties involved
  • The liable parties’ insurance policies & coverage limits

Ohio Truck Crash Settlements: Losses to Include

Once negligence is confirmed, and the liable parties are identified, a potential commercial truck accident settlement should fully compensate you for all the economic and non-economic damages you experienced.

Losses to include in your settlement are your:

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost income, time away from work, and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium
  • Property damage
  • Wrongful death
  • Punitive Damages

Average Truck Accident Settlements

Every truck crash is unique, and it’s impossible to estimate the value of a semi-truck accident settlement without all the details.

Suppose a truck driver was driving recklessly, and you suffered life-changing injuries. In that case, your settlement may be higher to account for the driver’s behavior and the medical expenses you’ll have going forward. On the other hand, if liability can be disputed and your injuries are not as severe, you can expect less.

On average, truck accident claims settle for more when an attorney represents victims. The best way to determine how much to expect from a truck accident insurance settlement is to fully document your medical expenses, repair costs, lost income, and any future losses you anticipate.

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Will a Settlement Cover Everything?

Negotiate for the Best Settlement Possible

Wanting to resolve your claim quickly is understandable. However, accepting whatever’s offered or letting an insurance company diminish your injuries could mean forgoing the money you may deserve. The consequences of a severe truck collision can last a long time, and you should consider the full financial impact of how your life was affected and how it will continue to be affected.

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Beware Lowball Truck Settlements

The trucking companies and their insurers focus on profits. That means they try to settle the most evident negligence claims for the least amount possible. Primarily, they do this by contacting accident victims early – before they’ve spoken to a lawyer and suggesting this is the best settlement they can expect.

Adjusters may go as far as to try and reduce the severity of your injuries, downplay the effect on your life, and even suggest you share the blame. Remember, even if you share some responsibility in Ohio, you can still recover compensation.

You have the right to consult a lawyer if presented with a settlement offer after a truck accident. You should. Our team can evaluate their offer and help determine if it represents full and fair compensation for all you went through.

The Benefits of Settling after a Truck Crash

Accepting an insurance settlement is always your choice, but we’ll help weigh your options and advise you. If you’re considering a truck accident settlement, some of the advantages are:

  • Trials are time-consuming. Settlements can happen fast.
  • Settlements are more private
  • Juries can be unpredictable
  • Settlements mean less overall expense

How Long Does it Take to Get a Truck Accident Settlement?

Typically, a negotiated settlement is the quickest option after a truck crash. However, the time it takes to reach a settlement amount will vary.

Sometimes fault and liability are apparent, and the insurance company is prepared to settle the matter in a few weeks. Other times, things are not so obvious, and you’ll need to present a strong case for what you deserve.

When to File a Lawsuit

Sometimes settlement talks stall out, and filing a lawsuit could force those involved to the negotiation table. Other times, filing a lawsuit may preserve your right to compensation before the statute of limitations expires or offer you a strategic advantage.

While truck accident lawsuits don’t happen often and settlements can happen at any time, preparing your case for court makes the argument for the settlement you deserve as strong as possible.

What Should I Know Before Settling?

When Do Truck Accident Cases Settle?

Your first step after a truck crash should be getting medical care. But once you’ve documented your injuries, consult our lawyers about how to secure the compensation you need. This will include what you can expect in terms of a settlement. This evaluation is free and part of your no-risk consultation.

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What’s Needed for a Settlement?

To get a settlement after a commercial truck collision, you must establish:

  • A truck driver, motor carrier, or third party is responsible.
  • The parties acted with negligence or disregarded their obligation to you.
  • You suffered harm and financial losses related to the accident.

Proof of these elements can come from police reports, independent investigations, industry experts, witness testimony, and medical records. For example, suppose you’re pursuing a settlement after being hit by a semi-truck. In that case, the police report will include the type of collision and critical details. A truck expert can illustrate why driver error caused the crash and your medical expenses will establish you suffered financial losses.

Don’t Handle Settlement Negotiations Alone

When truck drivers, motor carriers, and other negligent parties violate safety regulations and cause an accident, they may quickly offer a lowball settlement to avoid being held publicly accountable. These offers are typically insufficient to meet your long-term needs and are designed to make your case go away rather than provide full compensation for your losses.

Contact Ohio Truck Accident Help About Your Settlement

The best way to assess a settlement offer is to hire an attorney with considerable experience fighting against large trucking companies. Our attorneys will handle every aspect of the settlement process. Let our team

  • Confirm Liability & Determine Fault
  • Calculate Your Damages & Losses
  • Send a Demand Letter for What You Deserve
  • Conduct Depositions & Gather Evidence
  • Negotiate for the Maximum Amount Possible
  • Prepare for Court & Hold the Negligent Party Accountable

Ohio Truck Accident Help will help you get the maximum settlement or courtroom verdict possible. Our goal is to stop lowball offers, prevent negligence in the trucking industry, and get injury victims the compensation they deserve.