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A T-bone truck accident occurs when the front of an 18-wheeler or semi-trailer truck collides with the side of another vehicle. These accidents, also known as broadside accidents, are particularly dangerous for the passengers of the vehicle that the truck hits. Often, even the luckiest of T-bone accident victims suffer severe injuries and incur enormous medical bills as a result. Those who are less fortunate may lose their lives, leaving surviving family members to bear the burden of medical, funeral, and other expenses while they grieve. If you have been injured or a loved one was killed in such a crash, let the Tupelo truck accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz assist you in recovering against those who are responsible. Our attorneys have dedicated themselves to serving the interests of injured victims and surviving family members for over 30 years, and we are eager to assist you with your case.
Pursuing Recovery in a T-Bone Truck Accident Case
The road to obtaining compensation for injuries or death caused by a T-bone truck accident in Tupelo usually begins with a claim for negligence. This is because most truck accidents result from the negligent actions or inactions of the truck driver, the trucking company that employs the driver, or both. For example, the truck driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel due to fatigue, been distracted by a text message, or been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These are examples of failing to exercise due care while behind the wheel.
As for the trucking company, it could have failed to properly maintain its vehicles or knowingly hired an unqualified driver. All of these facts would be useful in establishing a negligence claim. However, obtaining proof of such facts can be very difficult, depending on the circumstances of a particular case. In some instances, crucial evidence may be lost or even destroyed if a truck accident victim does not act quickly to obtain the evidence or request that it be preserved. An experienced Tupelo attorney knows how to avoid these pitfalls and protect your legal rights at all times.
Once negligence has been established, the focus of a Tupelo truck accident case generally switches to the plaintiff’s damages. The damages that a plaintiff can recover vary from case to case and depend on the injury involved. For T-bone accident victims lucky enough to walk away without permanent injury, recoverable damages will usually include the amount of any medical bills and lost wages attributable to the accident, as well as compensation for their pain and suffering. Victims with permanent, catastrophic injuries will usually be able to recover those same damages and more, including future medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and loss of consortium.
As for truck accident victims who lost their lives, their survivors they may be able to seek even further damages in a wrongful death claim, such as future lost earnings, loss of consortium, and funeral expenses. By seeking assistance from our personal injury attorneys, you can ensure that all forms of compensation to which you are entitled are pursued.
Seek Guidance from Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Tupelo
At Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, our goal is to do all that we can to ensure that accident victims and surviving family members obtain fair compensation for what they have been through and what they have lost. If you have a T-bone accident case that you would like to discuss with one of our 18-wheeler wreck lawyers, request a free consultation today by calling 800-LAW-4004 or by filling out our online form. We represent clients throughout the South in Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, and Arkansas, including in cities such as Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, Grenada, Columbus, Meridian, Jackson, Caruthersville, Hayti, Little Rock, Jonesboro, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. Let us show you why 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.
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