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6 Questions to Ask Your Truck Accident Lawyer

6 Questions to Ask Your Truck Accident LawyerBefore you hire our Long Island truck accident lawyers to manage your case, here are six questions that you should ask us:
  • What do we think your truck accident case is worth?
  • How have we handled past truck accident cases?
  • What challenges do we expect to confront in this case?
  • How will we handle the challenges that arise in the case?
  • What is our fee agreement like?
Edward Friedman
REVIEWED BY Edward Friedman September 17, 2024
In This Article
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  1. Question #1: Determining Your Case’s Worth
  2. Question #2: Assessing the Truck Accident Law Firm’s Experience
  3. Questions #3 and #4: Handling the Complexities of Your Truck Crash Case
  4. Question #5: Paying Our Truck Accident Attorneys
  5. Get Your Questions Answered by Calling Our Accident Injury Law Firm

Question #1: Determining Your Case’s Worth

Your first interaction with our firm will likely be during a free, over-the-phone consultation. During this call, a member of our team will:
  • Listen as you tell us your story
  • Ask questions about your situation
  • Talk to you about the next steps and what services we offer
One of the first questions you will ask our truck accident lawyers is what the merits of your case are and what types of damages you can collect. We will provide as much information as possible and explain what additional information we will uncover once we start preparing your case.

Compensation Available to Truck Accident Survivors

You could also ask about specific damages available to someone in your situation. Some of the most common types of damages that truck accident survivors ask for include:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disabling injuries
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Medical bills
  • Loss of wages or benefits
  • Property damage
You could be eligible for some or all of these damages. As we investigate your case, we will tell you what we plan to include in your demand letter to the insurance company.

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Question #2: Assessing the Truck Accident Law Firm’s Experience

Truck accident cases present many unique challenges, including:
  • A higher likelihood of multiple liable parties interacting with and requesting evidence from
  • Multiple insurance companies
  • A higher likelihood of catastrophic injuries and significant losses
  • Large, powerful organizations, such as trucking companies, that do not always cooperate with cases like yours
Not every personal injury law firm has the background and experience to adequately deal with such challenges. You will want a legal team like ours, which has managed many other truck accident cases before, in your corner as you begin this legal fight.

Other Questions to Ask About Our Experience With Truck Accident Cases

In addition to asking the fundamental question about whether we have handled truck crash cases before, you might want to go deeper and find out about:
  • The settlements and verdicts we have won for past truck accident clients
  • How often we go to trial versus how often we are able to negotiate a pretrial settlement
  • How we handle wrongful death cases, if you lost a loved one in a trucking accident
If you are considering a wrongful death lawsuit, we offer our condolences for your loss. Our attorneys are always honored to assist grieving families by providing compassionate, actionable answers to their questions and holding at-fault parties accountable.

Questions #3 and #4: Handling the Complexities of Your Truck Crash Case

Unfortunately, not every case goes smoothly. Some cases are naturally more complicated than others—for example, cases where evidence is limited or difficult to locate—and require additional work and investigation. Others are made more difficult on purpose when the insurance company:
  • Denies their client’s liability
  • Denies the connection between your accident and your injuries
  • Argues that your case is worth less than you asked for
  • Accuses you of not meeting the statute of limitations, which is different in every state (The most frequently applicable statute of limitations for New York truck accident cases, for example, is found in New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214)
  • Refuses to negotiate and forces you to take your case to trial
Knowing what obstacles to expect ahead of time—and what steps we take to protect clients from such challenges—often does a lot to put your mind at ease. Feel free to ask us about any concerns you have regarding your case and to approach our lawyers with additional questions as they arise throughout the legal process.

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Question #5: Paying Our Truck Accident Attorneys

It is understandable to be concerned about money. You have just been through a traumatic and costly accident, and now you have to think about how you will pay our law firm. We will be happy to explain how our fee agreement works, including how we:
  • Charge nothing upfront
  • Take nothing out of your pocket—instead, we accept a percentage (to be discussed and agreed upon with you) of your compensation as payment
  • Send no bill at all if we do not recover compensation for you
Other firms utilize other fee structures, such as an hourly fee. In addition to learning about each firm’s fees, you will want to know about other legal costs, such as filing or travel fees. You should know exactly what is expected of you before you sign on with any given firm, so asking plenty of questions about the firm’s fees is vital.

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Get Your Questions Answered by Calling Our Accident Injury Law Firm

Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., does everything possible to assist clients in making the best of a bad situation. That includes answering every question you ask our truck accident lawyers about your legal rights and responsibilities. Call now and get a free consultation from our team.

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