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  1. The Importance of Negotiations
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  4. A Truck Accident Lawyer Helps You Negotiate a Truck Settlement That Meets Your Needs
  5. Laborde Earles Fights For Maximum Compensation 
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Can You Negotiate a Truck Accident Settlement?

Can you negotiate a truck accident settlement? Negotiating a truck accident settlement is essential to securing the maximum amount of compensation to cover your injuries and other losses. 

You can negotiate a truck accident settlement on your own, but it’s better to let a highly skilled Lafayette truck accident lawyer negotiate on your behalf, whether it is with an insurance company or the liable party’s legal team. 

The Importance of Negotiations

Truck accidents are often responsible for significant damage and injuries and can lead to immense expenses as a result. However, insurance companies and/or trucking companies may try to lowball you or avoid paying altogether. They may also try to get you to accept a settlement before the full value of your losses is apparent, knowing that once you sign, you forfeit all rights to future claims. 

As such, it is vital to hire a truck accident lawyer to represent you and protect your rights and interests. They will not only make sure you receive your compensation, but they will negotiate a truck accident settlement that will sufficiently meet your needs and allow you to recover. They can issue demand letters to put these parties on notice and present a reason why their initial settlement was not sufficient.

Without negotiations, you could easily be left with overwhelming financial obligations and/or compensation that barely puts a dent in your expenses. Individuals who hire legal representation are much more likely to receive a better outcome than they otherwise would. Hiring a lawyer also helps ensure that other parties take you seriously and do not take advantage of you during a difficult time.   

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Liability and The Time it Takes to Resolve a Truck Accident Claim

When expenses start piling up after a truck accident, it is common to wonder how long it takes to settle a truck accident. Truck accident cases can be complex and may take some time to resolve. This is often due to the fact that truck accidents typically have multiple layers of liability to navigate. 

Drivers and trucking companies typically bear the liability for accidents caused by negligence, but other parties can also be held responsible. If an accident was caused due to overloading, poor maintenance, or defective parts, then cargo loaders, maintenance technicians, or manufacturers could also be held liable. Finding the source of the negligence requires an in-depth investigation. 

There are also other elements that may slow down the settlement process. Insurance companies may cause delays if they fail to cooperate and provide a fair offer in a reasonable amount of time. Whether or not your case has to go to court can also push the resolution of your claim back further. 

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Damages You Can Negotiate in a Truck Accident Settlement

When negotiating the compensation you need to cover your losses, a few factors are taken into consideration. Your monetary expenses, pain and suffering, and in some cases, the severity of the negligence and its results, are all assessed and calculated as applicable. Some of the damages you can collect after a truck accident include:

  • Medical expenses that include surgeries, therapies, treatments, medications, and equipment
  • Loss of income from an inability to work
  • Property damage to your vehicle and personal belongings
  • Disfigurement
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional and mental distress
  • Loss of consortium or companionship
  • Punitive damages or wrongful death damages, as applicable

The amount of your settlement and the types of losses that are included are specific to your situation. Your lawyer can help you determine what damages to seek, calculate your comprehensive losses, and negotiate to secure the maximum amount of damages possible. You should discuss your situation and needs in-depth with your lawyer for effective results.  

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A Truck Accident Lawyer Helps You Negotiate a Truck Settlement That Meets Your Needs

A truck accident lawyer is your primary source of support and protection against those who do not have your best interests at heart. When you hire legal representation, we will aggressively fight for justice and fair compensation. We will be by your side to help you overcome any hurdle that comes up.

To deliver effective results, your lawyer will develop an in-depth knowledge of your cause through listening to you, thorough investigation, and reviewing and collecting the evidence that is available. We will also develop and implement strategies as they build your case that are designed to streamline the process and incite action and results. We will also fulfill the standard of negligence in your case per legal requirements. 

It is also important to note that to receive compensation for your truck accident injuries. You must file your claim before the statute of limitations expires. Louisiana has increased this timeframe in Act No. 423 to allow victims two years to file a claim. Talk to your lawyer as soon as possible to protect your eligibility. 

Laborde Earles Makes Representation Accessible

Seeking legal representation after a truck accident may feel out of reach if you are under financial strain. Laborde Earles removes this obstacle from your path and offers a contingency fee model so you do not have to pay any fees unless we win your case. Attorney fees are only collected once you have been awarded damages, so the cost of your representation is not coming out of your pocket. 

One of the many benefits of contingency fees is that it makes legal representation accessible when you need it the most. It also allows you to be confident that you and your lawyer are on the same page and share the same goals for your case. Talk to your lawyer to learn more about this payment model. 

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Laborde Earles Fights For Maximum Compensation 

At Laborde Earles, we help you get justice for your losses and ensure that you receive a fair settlement. Our team has extensive negotiation experience and is equipped to fight for you until we secure results you are satisfied with. 

Contact us today to request your free case evaluation. Let us help you negotiate your truck accident settlement and face the future with confidence. 

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