When Should You Get a Truck Accident Lawyer?
While you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia, you should contact a truck accident lawyer as soon as you can after a truck accident that wasn’t your fault where you were seriously injured or where your spouse, child, or parent was killed.
It takes time to get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, so you should contact an attorney to talk about your case as soon as possible.
There are some other situations where hiring a Richmond truck accident lawyer makes sense. Since many personal injury lawyers work on contingency fees, you can schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your options, even if your situation is unique.
Under What Circumstances Should You Hire a Truck Accident Attorney?
While you can schedule a free consultation with a Richmond personal injury lawyer from The Pendleton Law Team after any type of truck accident, there are some situations where it’s even more critical for you to contact our Heavy Hitters®.
You should contact a truck accident lawyer if the accident wasn’t your fault and either caused you serious injuries and high medical bills or killed your loved one.
The Accident Wasn’t Your Fault
In Virginia, you can’t recover compensation for an accident if you hold any level of fault, so it only makes sense to contact a truck accident lawyer if you’re reasonably certain you didn’t do anything to contribute to the crash or make your injuries worse (like failing to wear your seatbelt).
You don’t have to be 100% certain before you contact us because our experienced attorneys will investigate the crash, and we’ll do our best to prove that you weren’t at fault. Give us a call before deciding that proving you weren’t partly responsible sounds too difficult.
You Have Extensive Medical Bills
If you walked away from the crash with mostly bumps and bruises, it may not make sense to hire a lawyer.
On the other hand, if you have high medical bills and lost wages from missing work to recover from your severe injuries, you should absolutely call a truck accident attorney to try to get compensation for your damages.
The Insurance Company Won’t Offer You a Fair Settlement
Insurance companies make a profit by paying out as little as possible on the claims they receive.
If you feel like the insurance company isn’t offering you enough money to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, schedule a free consultation with the compassionate attorneys at The Pendleton Law Team.
You’re Now Permanently Disabled
Did the truck crash injure you so severely that you’re now permanently disabled and unable to work? You should talk to a truck crash lawyer to try to get compensation for your reduced earning potential and permanent disability.
Your Loved One Died in the Accident
If your spouse, child, or parent was killed in a truck wreck that wasn’t their fault, a Richmond wrongful death lawyer may be able to get you money for funeral expenses, lost wages, and more.
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How Long Do You Have to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer After an Accident in Virginia?
According to Code of Virginia § 8.01-243, you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
However, the experienced attorneys at The Pendleton Law Team need time to gather evidence before it disappears, and you need money sooner rather than later, so you should hire a truck accident lawyer as soon as you can after a trucking crash that wasn’t your fault.
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How Much Does a Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer Cost?
The caring lawyers from The Pendleton Law Team understand that you may already be struggling with bills since your truck accident, so we work based on contingency fees.
That means we don’t charge you a retainer and bill you hourly. Instead, we take a portion of the money we get for you.
If we don’t get you any money, you don’t owe us anything.
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How Can a Trucking Accident Attorney Help You?
Truck accident lawyers help you get maximum compensation after a trucking wreck by:
- Investigating the accident while gathering and protecting evidence
- Negotiating with the insurance companies
- Determining who is at fault for the accident and holding them responsible
- Calculating all the damages you are entitled to
- Making sure you understand your rights and ensuring that they’re protected throughout the process
- Taking your case to trial if the insurance companies won’t offer a fair settlement
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Schedule a Free Consultation With a Truck Crash Lawyer
If you were seriously injured or lost your loved one in a trucking accident that wasn’t your fault, schedule a free consultation with the Heavy Hitters® at the Pendleton Law Team.
Since 2011, we’ve fought hard for the rights of Virginians like you who were injured through no fault of their own.
Let us get you the compensation you deserve after your truck accident. Contact us today.
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