This is Why you Should Hire a Truck Accident Attorney

It is your hopes that you are never involved in a motor vehicle accident. If you do find yourself in this position, you need to know your rights.

Hiring a truck accident attorney is easier said than done. Furthermore, some people never consider this strategy because they are unaware of the benefits.

If you were injured in a truck accident, the most important thing you can do is receive medical attention. From there, you should learn more about your legal rights. The best way of doing so is to consult with a truck accident attorney.

Here are three reasons why this is a good idea:

1. Determine if the other party was at fault. Your attorney has one goal in mind: to help you decide if somebody else was responsible for the accident. Was the trucker under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Did he or she fall asleep at the wheel? Did the driver break one of the rules of the road, such as driving too fast?

Soon enough, your truck accident attorney will have a clear understanding of what happened and whether or not you are in position to file a claim in hopes of receiving compensation.

2. Answer your questions. You have a medical team who can answer all your questions about your injuries. You also need a legal team that can protect your rights and make sure you fully understand what is going on. If you attempt to handle this side of things on your own, such as directly communicating with insurance companies, you could make a mistake that costs you a lot of money.

3. To dig deeper. Let’s face it: you probably don’t know the first thing about a truck accident investigation. Fortunately, there are law firms that do. Your attorney can help with the investigation, from interviewing witnesses to reviewing camera footage (and that is just the start).

The thought of being involved in a truck accident is enough to make anyone cringe. If you find yourself dealing with this, contact us at your earliest convenience. We will make sure you are taken care of from start to finish.

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Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC

As the owner of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC, it is Stephanie’s mission to address each client’s goals for their estate plan. By identifying their wishes and concerns she can educate, guide, and counsel on the different tools and options that will effectively and efficiently accomplish those goals.

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