How Much Time Will It Take To Settle A Truck Accident Case?

Many victims of truck accident injuries think that the truck driver is the only one who could be held accountable for the injury incident. While the truck driver is to blame in many cases, they are not the only ones who could be held accountable for the incident or responsible for a part of the blame. Truck driver negligence would be the cause or part of the cause of a truck accident when these issues are present:

• The driver was too tired or fatigued to focus on driving or to stay awake
• The driver was under the influence
• The driver was operating the truck at too high a rate of speed for the road or weather conditions
• The driver was speeding or driving aggressively, such as the condition commonly known as road rage
• The driver of the truck was distracted from the road, which is often due to texting, talking on the phone, adjusting the radio or other technology in the truck, or eating

In addition to these issues that can be considered negligence on the part of the truck driver, there are other parties that could share the liability for the accident or be wholly to blame. These forms of negligence include:

• The repair and maintenance staff tasked with caring for the truck failed to make essential repairs or provide routine service to keep the truck functioning correctly
• The company or person who owns the truck could be liable if they failed to approve a necessary repair to the truck or authorize required maintenance
• The manufacturer of the truck if there were known defects in the truck or its components and the vehicle was not recalled for an inspection and repair
• The city of state could be liable or share in the liability if there was damage to the roadway or road safety signage that was damaged or missing and resulted in the accident
• A local property owner could be liable if the road signs on their property were blocked or obscured by issues such as overgrown landscape or or the road was blocked by a fallen tree that resulted in the truck accident and injuries

After suffering harm in a truck accident, you are sure to be overwhelmed by the number of people and entities that could be responsible for the harm you suffered in the truck accident. However, that is not a challenge you need to resolve. All you need to do is contact the staff at DTLA Law Group to assist you in handling this legal matter. Our staff will work through all the options and help you determine if you are ready to move forward with a truck accident injury lawsuit. Then, we will handle the litigation for you so that you can focus on your healing and recovery.

Many truck accident injury victims contact DTLA Law Group to ask about the average value of a case like theirs. When these calls come in, we first explain that there are no predetermined compensation amounts for certain accidents or injuries. Each lawsuit is independently evaluated, and the compensation awarded to the victim is based on the actual losses and expenses incurred because of the injuries. Working with your DTLA Law Group legal team, you will gather all the documentation to verify the allowable expenses you face because of the truck accident injuries you suffered. The items that are usually used in these processes include but are not always limited to:

• All legal costs associated with the preparation, filing, and litigation of the truck accident injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the truck accident injury incident
• All current and projected medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries suffered in the truck accident, as well as any emotional care or therapy related to the trauma of the incident
• Your lost income if the injuries suffered in the truck accident prevent you from working at your regular job until you are fully recovered

In cases that involve severe harm and will require a lengthy recovery time, the victim is permitted to seek added compensation for their pain and suffering. As this is not a documented amount like a medical or legal bill, you will turn to your DTLA Law Group truck accident injury attorney to provide guidance in selecting a fair and reasonable amount for this aspect of the compensation. They often review recently completed cases to remain up to date on the amount of compensation the court is willing to award for pain and suffering.

As the victim of a truck accident injury, you have two years from the date of the incident to file your claim with the court. This time limit is strictly enforced, and once it expires, you will no longer have the right to seek compensation via a lawsuit. In addition, there are limited exceptions to provide you with added time to file your claim once the original time limit has passed. Finally, if the responsible party is a government entity such as the state or city, you have only six months from the date of the injury incident to file your case with the court.  

There are several factors that are beyond your control but will impact the time needed to resolve your truck accident lawsuit, such as the workload of the court, the actions of others involved in the case, and the severity of your injuries. However, the most vital choice that will ensure your case is completed quickly is choosing the best and most experienced legal team to handle the case. At DTLA Law Group, we are known for delivering fast resolutions and the most robust compensation to our personal injury clients.

When you hire DTLA Law Group, we never require any deposit or upfront payment for our services. We only get paid for our work when the case is completed and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal fees and other expenses. This simple and client-friendly payment policy ensures all truck accident injury victims can afford the legal services needed to secure any compensation owed to them. Finally, if your DTLA Law Group truck accident injury attorney fails to win your case and deliver the compensation you need, you owe the firm nothing for its time and financial investment in building your case. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated office staff today to book your free consultation.

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