Little Rock Injured Truck Passengers
Personal Injury Attorneys Representing Injured Truck Passengers in the Little Rock Area
Most people think of victims of truck accidents as the injured people in the standard passenger vehicle, and they would not be wrong for thinking that, considering how that is often the case with most trucking collisions. However, there are some collisions in which the fault lies with the smaller vehicle, and the truck passenger is the one who suffers serious injuries. If while riding in a truck as a passenger you have been injured in a trucking collision that took place in Little Rock, the Little Rock truck accident lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz are ready to talk with you about your case and assess how we may be able to best help you. We are a large regional personal injury law firm that is comprised of more than 30 experienced attorneys and upwards of 120 diligent staff members. For over 30 years, our firm has been fighting for trucking collision victims in the South.
How Does an Injured Truck Passenger Go About Recovering Damages?
When it comes to an injured truck passenger obtaining compensation for his or her injuries and losses after a trucking collision in Pulaski County, recovery depends on the context of the accident. For example, if you were riding in a commercial truck and your co-worker’s speeding resulted in an override collision with another vehicle on Interstate 30, a workers’ compensation claim may be how you recover damages. On the other hand, if another driver was responsible for the collision, your recovery may be obtained through a third party claim against the at-fault driver while still being able to pursue workers’ compensation benefits.
Just because a passenger is in a truck does not mean that he or she is protected from sustaining serious injuries in a collision. For example, your co-worker could rear-end another vehicle while you are riding with him in his commercial truck on Interstate 630 near the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, which is located at 1800 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. Such a collision could leave you with whiplash, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and more. The potential for significant injuries also exists if your truck collides with another 18-wheeler or a tanker truck.
After being injured in a motor vehicle collision of any type, it is imperative that you receive medical treatment for your injuries. Many people injured in the Little Rock area seek medical attention at nearby medical facilities, such as Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock – located at 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. After having your injuries tended to, it is important to your case that you obtain a copy of the documentation regarding your injuries. A truck accident lawyer in the Little Rock area can tell you of other forms of evidence that can benefit your case and take steps to obtain it on your behalf.
For a Law Firm Dedicated to Recovering Your Rightful Damages, Give NST a Call
Like all victims of other types of motor vehicle collisions, injured truck passengers should be fairly compensated for the pain, suffering, and other losses that they have endured. The personal injury attorneys of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz advocate for victims of truck crashes in Little Rock, Jonesboro, Jackson, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Caruthersville, Hayti, Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, Grenada, Columbus, Meridian, and in other communities throughout Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky. Contact us today by calling toll-free at 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form for a free consultation. If you need a dedicated truck collision lawyer to represent you following an accident in Arkansas, NST is the way to go.
Most car accidents are preventable and occur as a result of errors by one or more drivers. To prove liability, you will need to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the driver owed you a duty of care, which was breached, and that your injuries resulted from the driver’s carelessness. Damages that may be available in these cases often include medical expenses, lost income, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.
Truck drivers are required to follow numerous detailed regulations, including rules related to hours of service, keeping a logbook, and maintenance procedures. Many of these regulations are intended to protect other people on the road from harm. In some states, if a driver violated a law that was enacted to protect the public, the violation can create a rebuttable presumption of negligence. Trucking companies are also required to follow a number of regulations, including rules related to background checks of drivers and proper supervision. They often may be held directly or indirectly liable for a truck accident.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates applications for disability benefits. Although many people pay into this system throughout their lives, many legitimate claims are initially denied, and this process may be less straightforward than claimants expect. The SSA uses a five-step sequential evaluation to determine whether to grant benefits to an applicant. Each step is considered in a set order. We can present your case in a persuasive manner and help you appeal a denial of a meritorious claim if needed. This could include representing you in a hearing before an administrative law judge.
Workers’ compensation functions slightly differently in each state. In Tennessee, for example, businesses that employ five or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured on the job, you may recover benefits, such as medical costs and disability. Neither your employer’s nor your own culpability for your injuries will prevent you from collecting these benefits. However, it may still be a struggle to obtain benefits from your employer’s insurer. We can help you navigate this challenging process.
If you were harmed by a health care professional’s failure to use the appropriate level of care in providing treatment to you, you may be able to recover compensation. Most medical malpractice lawsuits require retaining an expert to determine the accepted standard of care and explain what the defendant did that fell short of this standard, as well as how the inappropriate conduct caused the patient’s injuries.
When you buy a toy, car, medication, or other product, you do not expect to be hurt. If you are injured, you may have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit. There are three types of defects that may be actionable: manufacturing, design, and marketing (also known as failure to warn). Manufacturers may be held accountable under multiple different theories, including strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, and concealment. For example, if you take a drug that causes you to develop cancer, but you were not told that a potential side effect of the drug was developing cancer, you may have grounds to hold the manufacturer strictly liable for its failure to warn you of the risk.
Nursing home residents are often elderly or disabled, and thus they are especially vulnerable to neglect, physical abuse, and exploitation by staff members. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed or employ staff members who are inadequately trained to deal with potentially frustrating situations. Nursing homes are required to protect their residents from physical, mental, and emotional harm by providing a safe environment, as well as adequately training and supervising staff. A failure to do so may be grounds for a nursing home negligence lawsuit for damages.
Property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably safe. In most situations, this includes an obligation to inspect the property for dangerous conditions and fix them or provide warnings about them so that visitors are not harmed. One type of dangerous condition, which may present a particular problem in apartment complexes or shopping centers, consists of inadequate security measures such as broken locks, poor lighting, or a lack of security guards. A failure to take security measures when appropriate may allow third-party criminals to assault, rob, rape, or otherwise harm visitors and tenants. You may be able to recover damages if you can prove that the defendant knew or should have known about a history of attacks similar to yours and taken appropriate security measures to reduce the risk of further incidents.
Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer in Memphis or the Surrounding Regions
If you are dealing with a devastating injury or medical condition, the Memphis personal injury attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz can evaluate and explain your options. Our firm has 30 attorneys and more than 100 staff members, and we serve injured people in many areas of Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky, including Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo, Columbus, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Hayti, and Caruthersville. Contact our office toll-free by calling 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form to set up a free consultation with a personal injury, workers’ compensation, or Social Security Disability lawyer. Once you have learned more about our vigorous advocacy for the rights of the injured, you will realize that NST is the way to go.
4 Shackleford Plaza Suite 211
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-381-3391
Fax: 501-891-5036
425 W Capitol Ave, Ste. 780
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-435-0000
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