Federal Way Truck Accident Lawyer
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
Committed to protecting the legal rights of victims everywhere
As a city with nearly 100,000 people, Federal Way depends on large trucks to bring in goods and products for consumer use on a daily basis. Most of these large trucks use major highways, such as I-5 and US Highway 99, where motor vehicle accidents are common. When a truck accident occurs, the effects can be catastrophic, especially when vehicles are traveling at high speeds.
At the law office of the Khan Law Firm PLLC, our Federal Way truck accident lawyers understand the devastating nature of large truck collisions, and are saddened and outraged by the fact that there are thousands of large truck-involved crashes every year in our state, as reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation. If you have been in a large truck accident in Federal Way, our lawyers can help you to fight for your right for compensation. Please call us today to learn more.
Nearly all motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents included, are the result of the negligence of one of the parties involved. However, truck accidents are complicated because of the large number of potentially negligent–and therefore potentially liable–parties involved. To be sure, some of the top causes of truck accidents include:
After your truck accident, our law firm will open a thorough investigation into the crash to determine what happened, who’s to blame, and against whom a claim should be filed.
Large trucks weigh thousands of pounds more than do passenger cars, which means that there is a significantly greater amount of force that is involved in a truck accident collision. When more force is involved in a crash (which is determined by vehicle mass and speed at the time of impact), the greater the damages. If the occupant of a smaller vehicle survives a Federal Way truck accident, they may be left with long-term, disabling, and painful injuries. These injury types include, but are not limited to:
Injuries aren’t just painful and disabling, though; they are also incredibly expensive, especially if injuries require long-term care, surgeries, and missed work. A person who is involved in a truck accident may suffer hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic losses as they recover from harm.
Knowing what steps to take after a truck accident in Federal Way can help to preserve your right to compensation. Here’s an overview of what to do after a Federal Way truck accident–
Ideally, you will be able to settle your claim out of court. However, should you need to file a lawsuit in order to recover a judgment, you must do so within three years from the date of your car accident. For this reason, our lawyers recommend starting the claim process as soon as possible; being barred from recovery as a breach of the statute of limitations is the last thing you want to deal with.
Being involved in an accident can be a traumatic and devastating experience, especially if you suffer serious injuries as a result of the accident. At the Khan Law Firm PLLC, our Federal Way truck accident lawyers are prepared to provide competent representation if you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident. Please request a free consultation with our lawyers today by sending us a message or calling our firm directly.