Utah Truck Accident Attorney

Benefits of Hiring a Utah Truck Accident Lawyer to Represent You

We take pride in partnering truck accident victims with law firms they will be a good fit with. Once you’ve hired your firm, you will soon realize that:

• Having a truck accident attorney spares you valuable time, effort, and many headaches: Take it from us. Insurance companies, trucking companies, and others who may be liable for your accident will fight your claim. Winning your case will take significant work, and the help of a law firm allows you to focus on recovery and getting back to your life.
• Insurance companies are not truly on your side: Your lawyer will protect you from any bad-faith tactics that insurance companies may deploy against you, including lowball offers.
• A law firm has money and resources you may lack: Truck accidents are complex, and our partners may need to draw on various experts who can support your claim for damages and help prove fault. You won’t have to worry about these expenses; our partner law firms handle it all.
• Your health will likely benefit from your decision to hire an attorney: If there is one certainty about the typical truck accident case, the process will be stressful. Your health may benefit from avoiding case-related stress and having more time to rest and receive treatment.

This is a brief overview of how hiring a Utah 18-wheeler accident lawyer may benefit you. 

Helping the Injured Find Representation for More Than 20 Years

Many injury victims may think their case is simple or that a settlement offer is fair. They may believe a lawyer is unnecessary, leaving them vulnerable to inadequate payouts. Insurance companies may strong-arm victims into settlements that don’t actually address losses or try to intimidate them into dropping the case altogether.

This means injured people don’t get the money they need to recover, and big companies get away with underpaying victims of negligence. The Goldwater Law Firm knows how these companies work, and we’re determined to help victims find the right representation.

We Have Helped the Injured for More Than 20 Years

Our firm has been helping victims of negligence for more than 20 years, and we have helped our fair share of truck accident victims. Over the years, we have:

• Seen firsthand the devastating nature of commercial truck accidents
• Learned what truck accident survivors want and need from their legal team
• Partnered many accident victims with law firms that proved to be stellar fits
• Helped many truck accident victims obtain fair compensation for their damages

Our law firm partners are fighters—we would not refer clients to them otherwise. 

We Offer a Sizable Network of Experts and Specialists

The Goldwater Law Firm helps people in all 50 states. Our reputation for helping clients get life-changing financial results is why we are widely known and respected. Our partnerships with many other respected, results-driven law firms allow us to find the right fit for any truck accident victim in Utah.

Our law firm partners utilize a deep network of specialists and experts. This may include:

• Experts in the automotive field who can diagnose the cause of the accident 
• Medical professionals
• Mental health professionals
• Financial experts that can help assess losses from long-term damages from the accident

To learn more about how our co-counsel can help, call The Goldwater Law Firm today for your free consultation. A Utah truck accident attorney can provide valuable help and representation, so don’t wait to speak with our intake team. 

Services You Get from Your Utah Truck Accident Attorney and Their Team

Each law firm has its own unique approach. That said, attorneys leading truck accident cases in Utah must typically:

Establish Fault for the Commercial Truck Collision 

Proving fault is a pivotal step in your case, and your lawyer may show how your accident happened using:

• A police report 
• An expert’s reconstruction of the accident (which they may create with witness accounts, data from the truck’s black box, and other inputs)
• Video of the accident
• Witness statements
• Your own statement about the collision

Your lawyer may need to gather evidence from a liable trucking company. They may have to file a legal letter—known as a letter of spoliation—to secure this evidence. This is one of many reasons why a lawyer is qualified to lead your case.

Deal with Insurance Companies

Insurance companies must be kept at arm’s length. Your lawyer will recognize that insurers are a necessary part of your case but will also:

• Recognize that insurance companies may want to limit your compensation
• Acknowledge the many bad-faith tactics insurers use, including pressure on claimants to accept lowball settlement offers
• Be a buffer between you and insurance companies

If you need to provide statements or take other action related to your insurance claims, your lawyer will help. 

Document Your Damages

Our co-counsel knows how to prove truck accident victims’ damages, which may require:

• Obtaining all X-rays, MRIs, and other medical images of your injuries
• Securing your doctors’ diagnoses and other relevant medical records
• Getting copies of medical bills
• Tasking experts (like mental health professionals) with diagnosing your pain and suffering

With your consent, your attorney may also get copies of bank statements, employment records, and other documentation proving the professional cost of your accident. 

Manage Negotiations and Legal Proceedings

Your case type is notoriously complicated, and your lawyer must do much more to resolve yours. The most pivotal point in your case may be settlement negotiations or a trial if your case goes to court.

Though your lawyer will work hard throughout your case, trust them to fight the hardest when it matters the most.

Your Lawyer Will Evaluate All of Your Damages to Seek Compensation

When The Goldwater Law Firm refers you to a law firm partner, the firm will review your case to fully understand your losses. While every case is different, some of the damages they typically help victims pursue include: 

Pain and Suffering

We have mentioned PTSD as a symptom of truck accidents, and you may also face the following:

• Physical pain
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Lost sleep
• Lost quality of life
• Scarring and disfigurement

Traumatic brain injuries may also affect your mood, personality, and cognitive ability. Any Utah truck accident attorney we refer you to will account for all accident-related pain and suffering.

The Cost of Property Damage

The cost of property damage from your truck accident may include:

• Vehicle repairs
• Replacement of your vehicle if it was totaled
• Replacement of personal items damaged during the accident
• Temporary transportation expenses

A commercial truck can crush and damage anything in its path, so your property costs may be substantial.

Medical Expenses

Your accident-related medical bills will be included in your lawyer’s financial demands. Due to the often severe nature of truck accidents, you may need many forms of treatment, including:

• A physical evaluation after the accident
• Medical imaging
• Hospitalization
• Rehabilitation
• Chiropractic care

Your commercial truck accident lawyer will involve your medical providers in your case, ensuring they have all the information about your treatment costs. 

Lost Income and All Other Professional Damages

If you lose income, suffer a loss of earning power, or face any other professional harm due to the truck accident in Utah, expect your lawyer to pursue compensation for those damages.