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Our Boise truck accident lawyers can help you get compensation if you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident on Idaho roads. Commercial-truck crashes occur on I-84, I-184, the Flying Wye, and other Ada County roads. The sheer size of a semi-truck means that getting into an accident with one creates a strong risk of serious injury. Traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, loss of limbs, and even death are all common after truck accidents. If you or someone you love is a victim in a truck accident, it is important to investigate the crash promptly. If the truck driver, motor carrier, or another company acted negligently and contributed to the crash, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. As medical bills start to mount and you face the reality of months without income, having the right legal representation is vital.
WHO MAY BE LIABLE FOR A BOISE TRUCK ACCIDENT?
When truckers hit the road, they have a dangerous piece of machinery under their hands. Many truck drivers drive for long hours, leaving them tired and distracted behind the wheel. Poor maintenance or inspection practices can also increase the risk of a crash. More than one party may share fault. Depending on the evidence, that may include the driver, motor carrier, truck owner, loading contractor, maintenance provider, broker, or manufacturer. If negligence causes a crash, injury victims have the right to seek financial compensation in the aftermath. Driver logs and dispatch messages may help show what happened. Inspection records, dash-camera footage, and event-data recorder information may also matter. Early action can help preserve this evidence. Call our Boise team at 208-416-2419 for a free consultation.
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Why is a Truck Accident Attorney Important?
When you’re recovering after a truck accident, your focus is on your physical and mental health. Hiring our truck accident lawyers at Strong Law helps ensure that you are prepared for the legal side of things as well. Our team focuses on fair compensation for the losses supported by the evidence. We also identify the people, companies, and insurance policies that may be responsible. While you are likely focused on your medical bills, we also understand that there may be lost wages, pain and suffering, lost ability to work in the future, and even the need for ongoing therapy or medical care in the future. Taking an insurance settlement could mean you are selling yourself short. A careful review can account for both current and future losses. An early offer may not reflect the full value of the claim.
How Is Negligence Proven After a Boise Truck Accident?
When building a case in a truck accident, our Boise truck accident attorneys will focus on who was at fault. In accident cases, this depends on finding and assigning negligence. Often, negligence lies with the truck driver. Driving under the influence, driving while fatigued, or violating applicable FMCSA hours-of-service rules may support a negligence claim. Distracted driving, including cell phone or media use while driving, also counts as negligence. In truck accidents, the trucking company can also be considered negligent. A company may be liable if it pushes a tired driver to keep working. It may also be liable for poor truck maintenance. The driver and company may share responsibility, especially when company policies encouraged unsafe driving or safety rules were ignored. Strong Law can review the police report, scene evidence, and witness accounts. We can also seek electronic logs, truck event data, driver files, maintenance records, and cargo documents. These records can help show who may be responsible. Under Idaho Code § 6-801, compensation may be reduced by an injured person’s share of fault. Recovery against a person can be barred when the injured person’s fault is as great as or greater than that person’s fault.
TRUCK ACCIDENT FAQS
If you have questions after a truck accident, getting the right answers is important. Our truck accident lawyers in Boise have heard many questions and are ready to provide clear answers.
Should I file a claim after a truck accident?
A claim may be appropriate when another person or company contributed to the crash and you suffered injuries or financial losses. Before deciding, gather the crash report and medical records. Keep photographs, witness information, and insurance details too. A Boise truck accident lawyer can examine fault, commercial coverage, and the full effect of your truck-accident injuries.
How are truck accidents different from car accidents?
Trucks are far heavier than passenger vehicles, and this means they can cause far more destruction than a passenger vehicle crash. Both physical injuries, including fatalities, and property damage are a high risk in truck accidents. Truck accidents also differ in responsibility. Not only can drivers be liable for the accident, but so can trucking companies, truck manufacturers, and truck owners. Those companies may also control important records.
What does the FMCSA truck-crash study show?
The FMCSA Large Truck Crash Causation Study assigned the critical reason to the driver in 87% of sampled crashes, the vehicle in 10%, and the environment in 3%. FMCSA cautions that a critical reason is not the same as legal fault or the sole cause. Liability must be determined from the evidence in each case.
What should victims do if the trucking company calls?
Trucking companies or their insurance providers often call victims to attempt to make a cash settlement after a crash. You do not have to give the other side a recorded statement or sign a release immediately. Avoid guessing about injuries, speed, distance, or fault. Ask for the caller’s information and have the request reviewed before giving a detailed statement.
Should I take a settlement after a truck accident?
Insurance companies often offer large cash settlements to injury victims. Before accepting, make sure you understand why they do this. An early offer may arrive before you know the extent of your injuries or future care. Other responsible parties, wage losses, or insurance policies may not yet be known. Review those issues before signing a release, because a release usually ends the claim. Truck accidents have far-reaching consequences that go beyond your immediate medical needs. Some of the types of compensation you can seek after a truck accident include:
- Pain and suffering.
- Medical bills.
- Loss of income.
- Reduced earning ability.
- Property damage.
- Future therapy and medical care.
If the truck accident caused a death, eligible family members or the proper representative may have a Boise wrongful death claim. Punitive damages are limited to qualifying cases and are not part of every truck-accident claim.
How long do I have to file an Idaho truck-accident lawsuit?
Idaho Code § 5-219 generally gives an injured person two years to file a lawsuit for personal injuries. Different rules or shorter notice periods may apply in some cases, including claims involving a government vehicle. Evidence can disappear much sooner, so waiting until the deadline approaches can weaken a claim.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A BOISE TRUCK ACCIDENT?
If you are involved in a truck accident, the steps you take after the crash can mean the difference between a successful claim and one that fails. The first thing to do after any vehicle crash is to seek medical care and call 911 to get emergency responders on the scene. A police report and medical exam can help document the crash and your condition. Take these steps right away. If you are able, take photos of the crash site. Exchange contact information with anyone who saw the crash. Avoid talking to the other driver or admitting fault. Idaho uses a modified comparative-fault rule, so avoid apologizing or speculating about fault at the scene. Once all medical needs are cared for, reach out to Strong Law next. Notify your own insurer as required, but keep the report factual. The trucking company or its insurer may ask for a recorded statement, broad medical authorization, or release. Make sure you understand the request before agreeing. Our team can send preservation notices and review driver and carrier records. We can then identify who may be at fault and what commercial insurance applies. The sooner we can start, the fresher that evidence will be, which is another reason why you want to contact our firm quickly. We will help you decide whether or not to make a claim, and we will negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company to ensure you are treated fairly. Our truck accident lawyers are not afraid to take your case all the way to court if necessary, and we will fight tirelessly to make sure you get a fair settlement. Our goal is to handle the legal and insurance work while you focus on your physical and emotional recovery. Related information is available on our Boise car accident, motorcycle accident, and catastrophic injury pages.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH OUR BOISE TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS TODAY
A truck accident can leave you suffering physically, financially, and emotionally. Strong Law is here to help you. Our compassionate and aggressive attorneys will help you protect your rights as you hold the responsible party accountable for their negligence. Schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation consultation with our truck accident lawyers now, and see what options you have in the days ahead. Strong Law’s Boise office is located at 800 W Main Street. Call 208-416-2419 or request a free case evaluation. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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