Truck Accident Compensation
Large truck accidents are often much more serious than passenger car accidents. That’s because truck accident injuries are more often catastrophic and permanently life-altering. While no two truck accident cases are alike, the compensation awarded to victims of serious injuries caused by truck crashes can be substantial.
Talking to an experienced truck accident attorney about the specifics of your crash is the best way to determine how much compensation you might be owed.
As a general rule of thumb, compensation for New Jersey truck accident cases may cover the following:
- Current or outstanding medical bills
- Future medical expenses related to the accident injures
- Property damage or destruction
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning ability
- Disability accommodations
- Pain and suffering
Establishing Liability in a Truck Accident Case
Compensation for truck accident claims relies on the concept of liability, or who’s at fault for the crash. The question of who’s to blame for your crash may be more complicated than you’d think.
It’s not simply a matter of identifying a negligent truck driver, although that’s part of the equation. While it may have been the driver’s actions that lead to an accident, there are other factors to take into consideration and other parties who might bear some responsibility for the crash.
Here are some examples of parties who could be held liable for a serious truck accident:
- Trucking company- There are a variety of reasons that a trucking company might be held liable for a serious accident. They may have failed to properly inspect their vehicle, improperly screened a driver’s background before hiring them, or improperly trained their drivers.
- Manufacturer- If a defective part in the truck is to blame for the accident, the manufacturer of the part could be held liable for damages resulting from the accident.
- Cargo loaders- If improperly loaded cargo is partially responsible for an accident, the company in charge of loading that cargo may be held liable for damages.
Why It’s Important to Contact an Attorney Following a Truck Accident
Large truck accidents are not like regular car accidents. Most private individuals don’t have a team of insurance adjusters and lawyers on staff ready to drop everything and respond to a crash. Most large-scale trucking concerns do.
This team springs into action the second that they’re notified of the accident. Their job is to mitigate their company’s liability and get out of it for the least money possible.
This means they may resort to ploys that attempt to manipulate or bully you into accepting a quick offer and signing away your legal rights. Their offer may not cover the cost of your medical expenses and personal property, especially if your injures are extensive.
Having a lawyer on your side from day one means that you’ll have someone fighting for your best interests. We can evaluate any offers from insurance companies and negotiate with them when they’re unfair.

It’s also crucial to have your own legal team investigating the circumstances of your accident. Not all truck companies are upstanding, and they might resort to victim-blaming and other tactics to make you think that the crash was your fault.
They think you’ll settle for the small amount they offer you without question. It saves them money, which is their goal. Unfortunately, their gain is your loss.
An experienced attorney has the knowledge and resources to investigate the circumstances of a large truck accident thoroughly. They also have the power to secure and maintain evidence critical to your case before it becomes lost or destroyed.
This evidence may include video recordings from inside the cab of the truck, the electronic control module (the truck’s black box), driving records, safety inspection records, police reports, witness accounts, hiring records, and background screening information.
Let Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Help You Put Your Claim in Motion
Large truck accidents are serious, and a lot of money is involved. That means you need serious legal representation to secure your rights and get the compensation you deserve. No trucking company’s legal team should tell you what your case is worth.
Get your own advice. Trust the experience of the Jersey City legal team at Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers at (201) 583-5765 to schedule a free case evaluation today.