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Often, the injuries are far more severe. Commercial vehicles tend to be larger and heavier than passenger cars. A collision between the two results in greater force being applied to the passenger vehicle and a greater change in velocity. Thus, resulting in greater injury.
In most commercial vehicle accident cases, there are potentially two parties that can be held liable: the at-fault driver, and the company or person that employs them.
The challenges faced in trucking accident claims are proving liability and locating a source of recovery from the at-fault party or their insurer. Large companies have a virtually unlimited amount of resources available to cover accidents, but smaller companies or individuals generally do not.
In general, trucking accidents are more severe than regular auto accident cases, and often require an expert accident reconstructionist who understands the significant difference between the inertia of a commercial truck traveling 10 miles an hour and carrying tons of cargo, and the inertia of a passenger vehicle traveling the same speed.
Any large company will have an army of experienced attorneys representing it. An injured party should have an attorney who has just as much experience.
Most people carry personal injury protection coverage. Unfortunately, some people—especially those without significant incomes—will waive personal injury protection coverage. Personal injury protection is first-party coverage, which means that it will pay for many small claims. For example, if you get hurt or miss work, it will pay the medical bills and reimburse you for your lost wages. It may allow you to recover quickly after an accident, rather than have to wait to recover from the at-fault party’s insurer.
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