The vast majority of motor vehicle accidents are not so serious that they require extensive litigation. In fact, most people who find themselves in motor vehicle accidents are content to exchange their information and simply let insurance companies handle the matter. The worst-case scenario for many of these issues is a higher insurance premium, but it's nothing to lose sleep over. However, anyone who has been involved in a truck accident knows that this is not the case.
Most car accidents involve vehicles of similar size and weight, meaning that unless excessive speeds are involved, the damages are likely to be minimal. Truck accidents involving tractor-trailers could see a normal, two-ton vehicle on the receiving end of a massive, 40-ton vehicle. You do not need to be a physics expert to know that all of that extra weight means serious damage, even if both vehicles are moving relatively slowly.
While most car accidents are relatively minor, with only the most serious involving fatalities or catastrophic injuries, the reverse is true for truck accidents: victims who escape without suffering serious or fatal injury are extremely lucky. This is why legal aid is much more important for truck accidents than for normal accidents. The chances of victims needing to recover significant compensation for their medical bills or, in worst-case tragedies, funeral expenses, is much higher.
In addition to the recovery of compensation being more important, the trucking companies that own the truck are often prepared to defend themselves, meaning that victims will have a much harder time making a successful claim without the assistance of their own attorney. If you were involved in a truck accident in Kentucky, please visit our web page to learn how we can help you build a case to recover the compensation you deserve.