What are the legal options if you lost a Loved One in an 18 Wheeler Accident

Losing a loved one in an 18 wheeler accident is a devastating and life-altering experience. While no amount of compensation can bring back your loved one, it is important to understand your legal options for seeking justice and holding the responsible parties accountable.

The first step you should take after the loss of a loved one in an 18 wheeler accident is to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your legal options and guide you through the legal process. They can also investigate the accident and gather evidence to support your case.

One legal option available to you is to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil lawsuit that seeks to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions and recover compensation for the damages caused by the accident. In a wrongful death lawsuit, you can seek compensation for a variety of damages, including:

Medical and funeral expenses: You may be able to recover compensation for the medical and funeral expenses incurred as a result of your loved one's death.

Loss of income: If your loved one was the primary breadwinner in your family, you may be able to recover compensation for the loss of their income.

Pain and suffering: You may be able to recover compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one endured before their death.

Loss of companionship: You may be able to recover compensation for the loss of companionship, love, and affection that you and your family have suffered as a result of your loved one's death.

It is important to note that there is a time limit, known as a statute of limitations, for filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The statute of limitations varies by state, but in most cases, you must file your lawsuit within two years of your loved one's death.

In addition to filing a wrongful death lawsuit, you may also have the option to file a survival action lawsuit. A survival action lawsuit is a type of lawsuit that seeks to recover compensation for the damages that your loved one would have been able to recover if they had survived the accident. In a survival action lawsuit, you may be able to recover compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one endured before their death, as well as any medical expenses they incurred as a result of the accident.

Navigating the legal process after the loss of a loved one in an 18 wheeler accident can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer can help ease some of the burden and ensure that you are able to seek justice for your loved one.

Free Initial Strategy Session

All Initial Strategy Sessions are Free. If you would like to discuss your options, you are invited to fill out one of the Contact Forms. I will attempt to contact you if I think I can help you.

During your Initial Strategy Session, I will asist you in creating a strategy on how to best pursue your claim, whether it be the result of a Car Accident Claim, 18 Wheeler Injury, or, Alabama Workers' Compensation Claim. At your Initial Strategy Session, you will receive the following:

• First - I will listen to your story. You will have a chance to tell everything to someone who wants to hear what happened to you.
• Based on the information that you provide, I will give you my best advice on both what claims you have, and the next steps you should consider to proceed with your claim(s).
• If your claim is something that I think I can help you with, I will explain the services that I can provide for you, and what the next steps are that we should take. We will start working immediately.
• If your matter is something that I do not think I can help you with, then I will attempt to put you in contact with another lawyer that might be able to help you.
• Either way, what should happen is we will put to rest some of the unkowns that you may be experiencing. We will start to shed some light on what you can expect, and how to best pursue the benefits you deserve.

Don't delay getting the recovery you deserve! Contact us today for your free Strategy Session!