When an aggressive driver forces you off the road, you have the right to seek compensation for any losses you have. In this type of situation, it is best to protect your safety first, and that means seeking support from the police for immediate help. Depending on the accident, the losses you have, and the information available, you may be able to seek compensation after this type of event with the help of an Okemos truck accident lawyer from White Law PLLC.
Who Is Responsible if a Truck Runs You Off the Road?
The first step in obtaining compensation for an accident like this is to determine what caused the truck driver to run you off the road. In many situations, if that truck driver was negligent, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Proving this occurred is more challenging.
In an accident where one vehicle strikes another, there is often clear evidence of fault due to the damage to the vehicles themselves. When there is no actual striking, but you are run off the road instead, that makes it harder to prove what occurred. The goal will always be to determine the cause of the incident and then hold that party responsible.
One potential cause could be the commercial truck driver’s lack of visuals due to the significant blind spots on larger vehicles. If the commercial truck did not see you because you were in a blind spot and merged into your lane, you are naturally going to move off the road to protect yourself. In this case, though hard to do, you still have the right to compensation if that driver caused the truck accident under the statute of limitations.
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What Should You Do After You Are Run Off the Road by a Truck Driver?
In the immediate aftermath of being run off the road, the initial priority is to seek medical care and call the police. Allow the police to document everything that occurred at the site of the incident, including any evidence that supports your claim. There may be more evidence available than you realize, such as:
- Traffic cameras
- Data from the commercial vehicle’s logs or dash cameras
- Witness statements
- Area photos or videos from nearby homes or businesses
- Statements from passengers in your vehicle
- Accident recreation data
- Expert witness statements
As your truck accident attorney, our lawyers will gather any information possible to better demonstrate the fault in a case like this. We will then work very closely with you to ensure you are not held accountable for the accident whenever possible. That helps to establish your ability to seek compensation.
Do You Have Losses After Being Run Off the Road by a Truck?
To file a claim for compensation after a truck accident like this, you must demonstrate what your losses are. The most common of these is property damage from the vehicle striking a guardrail, tree, or other structure. Other times, your losses may be more complex but could include:
- Medical bills from emergency care
- Ongoing neck and back pain from the injury
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Lost time at work
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
It is key to demonstrate that you have some sort of financial loss in a case like this. You can be awarded compensation for those losses when we can prove that the negligence of the truck driver caused these losses. The more data we have to prove this, the better your chances are of recovering those costs.
We understand that you may be going through a difficult situation and we are ready to help however we can.
What Happens if the Truck Driver Leaves the Scene After Running You Off the Road?
In situations where the truck driver does not stop but instead continues on, and you suffer injuries and property damage, you may be able to file a claim for compensation with your personal insurance company. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, this type of plan is likely to cover the losses you have. This can help meet some of your losses.
We still recommend contacting the police in an accident like this especially if you have substantial injuries. The police will work to find any available evidence to prove what occurred so that they can hold the driver accountable. This also can help you to determine who is at fault who may owe you compensation for your losses.
If found, the truck driver’s liability insurance becomes accessible to you in these situations. That means you can file a claim against them to recover more of the losses you have. Our truck accident attorneys will do what we can to support that process.
You will always work directly with your attorney throughout your case.
Why Take Run-Off-the-Road Accidents Seriously?
There are times when you may suffer no injury or loss in an accident like this, where a truck runs you off the road. If that is the case, you are not obligated to take action, but there are very clear benefits to doing so when you have losses. Yet, consider that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 70% of single-vehicle crashes that result in fatalities relate to these types of accidents. You could do your part to prevent them.
Our truck accident attorneys are committed to working closely with you to determine what your losses are and to help you overcome any obstacles in getting compensation. Without a doubt, if you were hurt or suffered serious property damage, you should seek out compensation from those responsible. Let us help you find that party and hold them responsible for what happened to you.
Talk to Our Truck Accident Attorneys in Michigan Now
At White Law PLLC, we fight for our client’s rights to full compensation when they suffer injuries related to the negligence of others. If a truck ran you off the road, you suffered injuries, and you are unsure what your next step is, contact our legal team for immediate help. You can set up a free consultation to discuss your case in private with our truck accident attorneys in Michigan by calling us now – we are available 24 hours a day to guide you.
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