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Las Vegas is a growing city that is relatively isolated. This means that there are large numbers of trucks delivering goods to the city every day. Heavy truck traffic on roads like 215, I-15, and 95 inevitably results in truck accidents. If you’ve experienced a truck crash, you need a Henderson truck accident attorney you can trust.
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Henderson Truck Accident Statistics
According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crash data, vehicle accidents are most common in downtown Las Vegas and become less common toward the outskirts. Henderson is only about 10 miles away from downtown. As a result, the city saw approximately 5,000 to 6,000 from 2016 to 2020.
Unfortunately, NDOT doesn’t track how many of those accidents were truck accidents. However, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck accidents account for roughly 20% of all accidents. This means that approximately 1,000 Henderson accidents likely involved trucks.
Causes of Truck Accidents in Henderson, Nevada
Truck accidents typically occur when the driver of either the truck or the other vehicle engages in some sort of negligent behavior. Some of the common causes of truck accidents in Henderson include:
- Driving while fatigued
- Driving while intoxicated
- Driving recklessly
- Being distracted while driving
- Maintaining a truck improperly
- Loading a truck improperly
- Driving in bad road conditions or poor weather
Truck accidents often occur when a truck driver violates FMCSA regulations. For example, a truck driver might drive more hours than they are permitted because they are under pressure from their truck company.
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Truck Accident Types
There are three main types of truck accidents: property only, injury, and fatal.
In a property-only truck accident, no one is hurt in the truck accident. This is less common in truck accident cases than in car accidents because of the size of the vehicles involved.
In an injury truck accident, at least one party is physically injured. This is the type of accident where the victim should hire our commercial truck accident lawyers to help them get compensation.
Fatal truck accidents occur when someone dies in a crash. If you are the loved one of a victim in this type of accident, you can hire our Nevada truck accident lawyers to help you file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Understanding Fault in a Henderson Truck Accident Case
Identifying and proving fault is critical in any truck accident case. If successful, you will receive compensation from the insurance company of the at-fault party.
Typically, if the truck driver’s negligence caused your injuries, both the driver and the truck company are liable for the accident. If you need to file a lawsuit to get compensation, your attorney will usually name both in a lawsuit.
It is important to speak to us as soon as possible after a truck accident because we can gather evidence of fault and answer any truck accident questions you have.
Evidence Needed To Support Your Truck Accident Case
When you hire a truck accident lawyer from our team in Henderson, Nevada, one of the first things we will do is investigate your claim. The purpose of this investigation is to uncover and preserve evidence that supports your case.
In most truck accident cases, you will need four types of evidence, including:
- Proof that you were injured
- Proof that the injury was caused by the actions of the defendant
- Proof that the actions of the defendant were negligent
- Proof that your injuries resulted in a financial cost to you
Henderson truck accident lawyers want to start collecting this evidence as quickly as possible because evidence becomes more difficult to find as more time passes.
Nevada Truck Accident Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
There is a limit on how long you can wait to file a lawsuit after suffering an injury in Nevada. This limit is called the statute of limitations. Generally, you can wait up to two years after being injured in a truck accident to file a lawsuit.
Unless some special circumstances allow you to wait longer, your case may be dismissed if you wait to file after the deadline has passed.
Types of Damages in a Truck Accident Claim
There are two main types of damages in a truck accident case: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages are compensation for tangible losses or expenses that you incur as a result of your injury. For example, if you miss work due to an injury, you can receive economic damages equal to the wages you would have received if not injured. Lost wages and medical bills are common types of economic losses.
Non-economic damages are compensation for the pain and suffering you endured after an injury. Unlike economic losses, there is no precise way to place a value on this type of injury. Instead, Henderson truck accident lawyers use various formulas to come up with fair compensation values for these losses.
Compensation When Drugs or Alcohol Are Involved
Driving while under the influence is a crime in Nevada. If the other driver was intoxicated or high, they would be arrested and face criminal prosecution.
While you are unlikely to get any compensation from a criminal case, the outcome of that case can support your civil claim. A conviction for high driving can bolster your claim that the other driver was negligent.
As long as the case resolves before the statute of limitations runs out, waiting for the outcome of DUI charges can increase your compensation.
FAQ
When Should I Consult a Lawyer After a Truck Accident?
The best time to consult a lawyer is as soon as possible after the accident. The two-year statute of limitations may seem like a long time, but it can disappear swiftly, especially if you are recovering from serious injuries.
Furthermore, evidence in a truck accident case may disappear if your lawyer doesn’t preserve it quickly. For example, witnesses may disappear if they are not interviewed immediately.
Finally, your Henderson truck accident lawyer will take control of your case immediately when you hire them. This lets you focus on your recovery rather than the bureaucracy of dealing with insurance companies.
What Will Your Nevada Truck Accident Lawyer Do for You?
Your truck accident lawyer from our team will take charge of every aspect of your case. This means we will:
- Find and preserve evidence
- Communicate with the insurance companies and trucking company
- File all necessary paperwork
- File a lawsuit if necessary
- Argue your case at trial as needed
Additionally, the best truck accident lawyers will find resources to aid your recovery — and we can also help in this regard. We can direct you to the right doctors or help you to get financial aid.
How Much Will I Receive in Damages?
To estimate your expected damages, we need to examine the circumstances of your case. During your free consultation, we evaluate the currently available evidence and provide you with an estimate of the value of your case. Victims facing serious losses usually receive higher payouts.
How Much Will a Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer Cost Me?
The answer to this question depends on how seriously you were injured. Our law firm charges a contingency fee. This means we take a portion of the award we get for you. The more money you receive, the higher our fee. In general, you will receive more compensation if you are more seriously injured.
How Much Will I Have To Pay To Hire a Lawyer?
You don’t owe us a penny unless we successfully get you money. When you hire us, you never pay anything upfront, and you are not required to retain our services after your free consultation.
Can I Recover Damages If the Insurance Company Claims I Am at Fault?
Possibly. Just because an insurance company has determined that you are at fault, that doesn’t mean this conclusion is accurate. Our legal team can investigate independently to determine who was at fault.
Call to book a free consultation with our experienced Henderson truck accident lawyers today.
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