If you have been hurt in an accident with a tractor trailer, big rig, or semi in Utah, you may be wondering what your rights are? Commercial trucks are big vehicles with big blind spots that can cause big injuries when they are involved in an accident. Fortunately, big vehicles usually come with big insurance policies that typically have much higher policy limits than you or I may have for our car.

Unfortunately, truck accidents usually involve many parties with significant injuries. Having a lawyer who understands truck accidents will ensure that you are properly represented and not at a disadvantage when your claim is compared to those of other injured parties. It can also make you unsure of whom you can turn to who will protect your interests.

If you have been in an accident in Utah that involves a tractor trailer, big rig, or semi, it is best to choose an attorney that has significant experience handling personal injury and trucking claims. An experienced attorney knows all the important tricks to ensure you are treated fairly. For example, trucks often have cameras mounted in the cabin that show the road ahead and what was going on at the time of the crash. Additionally, most trucks have monitoring systems to record vehicle speeds and can determine how long the truck had been on the road. We may request these logs to see if the driver was violating any laws or trucking regulations at the time of your accident.

Now that you understand how accidents involving tractor trailers, big rigs, and semis are handled in Utah, you may wonder if you need to hire a lawyer. It always helps to work with an attorney who is experienced in personal injury. The insurance companies often try to get away with paying unrepresented parties as little as possible, particularly when larger commercial insurance policies are involved. Additionally, a good personal injury lawyer knows how to negotiate with healthcare providers so you can keep as much of your settlement as possible. At Hepworth Legal, we understand how emotionally difficult it can be after being a victim of a truck accident. Our Salt Lake City law firm is committed to working to obtain the financial compensation to which you may be entitled so you are able to put the accident behind you and continue with the rest of your life.

The injuries that an individual can sustain from a truck accident can be catastrophic and may include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputated limbs
• Broken bones
• Spinal injuries
• Severe burns

As a victim of a truck accident who has injuries like these or more, you can pursue financial compensation against the liable parties in order to pay for related expenses and losses, such as:

• Reduced earning ability
• Rehabilitation costs
• Long-term medical care
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages

Dealing with insurance companies is one of the unavoidable tasks of the aftermath of a truck accident. Even though you faithfully make your premium payments, it can very difficult to be on your own and compel an insurance company to respond as they should.

Having an experienced personal injury attorney who is familiar with the tactics of insurance companies is essential after receiving a truck accident injury. You can depend on Hepworth Legal to deal directly with the insurance companies to ensure that your needs are taken care of. We have the knowledge and resources to do what is necessary to enhance your chances of receiving the fair financial compensation you deserve. You can depend on us to:

• Investigate the accident. We conduct in-depth investigations for our trucking accident clients. This means that we scrutinize all aspects of the accident, such as the scene of the incident, police reports, photographic evidence, witness accounts and more.
• Negotiate with the insurance company. After your accident, an insurance adjuster may make an offer to settle your case. Usually, this offer is well below what you are entitled to and will not be sufficient to cover the many expenses related to your accident and your resultant injuries. We will aggressively pursue the fair amount of compensation you should receive from the insurance companies.
• Complete legal paperwork. Handling the large amounts of paperwork that is necessary after a truck accident is another unavoidable task. You can rely on us to ensure that all of your paperwork is in order.

It is important that you contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after sustaining an injury in a truck accident. The full ramifications of the accident can take time to manifest. In the meantime, Hepworth Legal will be advocating faithfully on your behalf to ensure that you are able to receive what you need.