Losing a loved one in a truck accident is a devastating tragedy, made all the more agonizing if the crash was due to another party’s negligence. While no amount of money can replace a life, grieving families may be facing steep medical bills, lost wages from a breadwinner, funeral and burial costs, and emotional suffering.
Distraction Comes in Many Forms
If another person or entity was responsible for the crash, you might be eligible to sue for damages. Contact Rutter Mills to get in touch with a wrongful death attorney who can represent your family’s best interests.
Truck drivers can be cited for:
Fatigue, distracted driving, poor training, and improper cargo loading can be contributing factors to a crash. Even if family members aren’t sure what happened, a truck accident law firm can thoroughly investigate.
While plaintiffs may sue the truck driver, the trucking firm may be liable for:
Other parties that may be responsible include:
A spouse and children of the decedent can file for damages like:
Plaintiffs may also seek punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
If there is no surviving spouse or children, the parents of the deceased and siblings may file for damages. If there are no parents or siblings, the next-of-kin or inheritor of the estate may file the lawsuit. It is important to include all potential beneficiaries from the start, as only one wrongful death suit may be filed per decedent.
Technically, anyone can file the paperwork associated with a lawsuit and pay the court fees. It is possible to be both the personal representative of the estate and a beneficiary. However, representing a deceased loved one at the negotiation table or in the courtroom can prove an uphill battle. The truck driver will be backed by an aggressive insurance provider that does not want to pay at all, let alone the maximum value of your claim.
Next Steps
The defendants will do everything they can to find fault with your loved one’s actions to prevent the estate from recovering any compensation. It helps to have wrongful death lawyers advocating on behalf of your deceased relative.
There are numerous other benefits of working with a fatal truck accident attorney. Rutter Mills will:
Additional benefits of working with a seasoned truck accident legal team:
It costs nothing to work with the truck accident lawyers at Rutter Mills. Consultations are provided free of charge. We pay all the upfront expenses associated with litigation. We work on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay for our services if and when we recover compensation for your family. If you’ve lost a loved one in a truck accident, call Rutter Mills to explore your legal options.
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If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
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