What Other People Might Work on My Truck Accident Claim?

People who watch lawyers present evidence before juries and watch them make closing arguments are just seeing the end of the litigation process. Most truck accident cases are won or settled due to the work done at the beginning and middle stages of the lawyer’s representation. Plaintiff lawyers need to be skilled at understanding the legal issues such as who is responsible, what arguments insurance companies and defense lawyers will make, and what damage are allowed. Just as importantly, they need to prepare their case by examining and collecting the right evidence and documentation.

Lawyers often work with many different professionals to properly get that right evidence, see to it the that client’s personal and legal needs are being met, and to have all the details they need to persuasively present your case to an adjuster or to a jury.

The professionals we may work with in truck accident cases

Experienced truck accident lawyers may work with a team of professionals depending on how the accident occurred. These professionals include:

• Investigators. In some truck accident cases, we send investigators to the accident site. They’ll take pictures and videos and walk through the site to review the path of the vehicles, whether there were any obstructions, and think though what logically happened before and during the crash. Investigators will also examine the vehicles involved. Documenting where the damage to the truck and other vehicles is located can help determine who was at fault. They also are experienced at speaking with witness and taking initial statements from these witnesses.
• Traffic reconstruction professionals. In some cases, we work with traffic reconstruction experts. These professionals usually have engineering and computer graphics experience to analyze and show how the crash occurred.
• Product safety professionals. We may also consult with product safety experts if there is reason to believe a defective auto part such as a faulty braking system caused the crash.
• Truck industry professionals. In truck accident cases, truck industry professionals can help determine if the truck driver and the truck driver had logs or black boxes which can verify whether a driver drove too many hours or was fatigued and what their driving route was. They can review whether the truck was routinely inspected and whether any other standard protocols were breached.

Other experts may analyze smartphones and mobile devices to determine if a driver was talking while driving.

The professionals who contribution to the assessment of damages

In addition to proving liability, truck accident lawyers need to verify all your economic losses and the severity of your pain and suffering. We work with the following experts and professionals to fully assess all your damages:

• Your employers. Your employer should document your weekly, monthly, or yearly salary and benefits. This document is needed to verity how much income you’ve lost from the date of the accident through the date of settlement or trial – and how much you will lose until and if you can return to work.
• Financial professionals. These experts are often used for truckers who own their own business instead of receiving a weekly salary. Accountants and other financial professionals can review your income bases on your earnings, taxes, investments, and other issues to verify your monetary losses – past and future These professionals may also be used to help determine the pros and cons of a structured settlement.
• Your medical doctors and health providers. We need to verify which doctors, hospitals, and therapists you treated with and why you treated with them. These health providers also need to document your diagnosis, your prognosis, whether you can return your work, your physical pain, your emotional suffering, your physical and emotional limitations, and other medical issues

We may work with other professionals, such as nursing home agencies, depending on the severity of your injuries and whether the insurance company or defense lawyers are contesting your medical claims.

At Cunningham & Mears, our Oklahoma City truck accident lawyers understand that preparation and attention to detail are what makes the difference between winning and losing and between a good settlement and a great settlement. For 23 years, we’ve developed working relationships with a team of liability, economic, and healthcare professionals to help fully prepare your claim. For help with any truck accident injury or death claim, call our Oklahoma City lawyers at 405.212.9234 or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation