Motor Vehicle Accidents
The success of a car wreck case often rests on the information that you provide to an insurance company. No matter what happens as the result of your accident, your claim will not be worth much unless you are able to document your injuries through medical records, doctor narrative reports, pictures and video. An insurance company will value your claim in large part by the extent of your injuries and the extent of your medical treatment — all things that require the expertise of a lawyer.
Handling All the Issues That May Arise After a Car Accident
One of the worst things when dealing with a car accident is not only dealing with your physical injuries, but navigating confusing legal obstacles as well. We can help you with all aspects of your case, including:
- Ensuring you receive the best medical treatment available for your injuries
- Helping you arrange for a rental car when your car has been damaged or totalled
- Gathering all necessary billing statements, medical records, witness statements and expert opinions to be able to clearly lay out your case to the insurance company
- Working with all potential forms of recovery including PIP, medical payments coverage, and underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage
18 Wheeler Accidents
With the size and force of an 18-wheeler, most collisions involving trucks cause serious injuries or death. There are a number of issues in a truck accident that are not addressed in a typical car accident case that your lawyer must appreciate. At John Gibson + Associates we routinely represent people involved in serious truck accidents.
Since 1996, we have been representing people in truck accident claims involving serious injury or death. One of the differences between investigating a truck accident and investigating a car accident are various state and federal motor carrier safety regulations that apply to drivers of commercial rigs and the companies that own these large trucks. These regulations dictate what a truck driver and trucking company should and should not do. Examples of some of the things regulated by law include:
- The completion of logbooks
- The keeping of maintenance and inspection records
- The number of hours a driver may operate a commercial truck
- The hiring, training, and qualification requirements of a commercial motor vehicle driver
Success in Your Case — Thorough Investigation From the Start
Given the amount of liability insurance truck drivers are required to carry, truck accident claims are usually hotly contested. It is crucial to begin investigating the cause of your accident as soon as possible. We will get experienced and reputable accident reconstruction experts to immediately investigate the scene of your accident and the vehicles involved in order to quickly reconstruct the accident in order to determine the precise cause and fault for the accident.
We will work to build a thorough truck accident case on your behalf. A thorough investigation and reconstruction of the accident, in addition to a complete review and analysis of the driver and trucking company is performed at the outset of your case. In addition, we will document and preserve all evidence pertaining to your case, including witness statements, law enforcement records, video and photographic evidence and a complete assessment of your medical and physical condition following the accident in order to build and present the strongest case on your behalf.
Get the Help That You Need in Your Case
When representing clients in truck accident cases, we always prepare each case as if it will eventually go to trial. Our approach makes certain that we obtain for you what you deserve following a tragic truck accident. To find out how our approach can help you in your case, contact us at John Gibson + Associates for a consultation.?
