North Carolina Truck Accident Law Firm
What to Know about Filing a Semi Truck Accident Lawsuit
If you have suffered serious injury or if a loved one has died in a semi truck accident, you need to work with a North Carolina truck accident law firm to fully recover financially from your losses. Your attorney can help you take legal action against those responsible for your injuries and losses.
Truck accident litigation steps—what to expect
The following is a general overview to guide you through the most common steps in filing a lawsuit with a North Carolina truck accident attorney.
Step #1—Selecting a semi truck accident lawyer
The first thing to expect when you work with North Carolina semi truck lawyer of Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, PC is compassion for your situation, followed by more than 150 years combined legal experience in personal injury cases, 24/7 availability, and unparalleled dedication to maximizing your compensation. We pay attention to the unique details and circumstances of your accident and guide you step by step through each phase of your case.
Step #2—Filing the complaint
Your lawsuit begins when our North Carolina truck accident lawyers formally files a legal complaint for you. The complaint is a written statement that describes—
- The incident—what happened
- The plaintiff—you
- The responsible parties—the defendants
The defendants named in a trucking accident lawsuit often include—
- The truck driver
- The truck owner
- The trucking company
- The truck manufacturer
- The manufacturer of any defective or faulty parts
- The drivers of other vehicles involved
- The insurance company or companies representing any of the defendants
Step #3—Answering the complaint
After we file your complaint, the defendants have a set amount of time to file their answers to your complaint by stating their position and indicating how they intend to defend against your case.
Step #4—Performing pre-trial discovery
The actions performed in the discovery phase include—
- Gathering factual statements from all parties involved
- Taking depositions
- Exchanging supporting documents related to the accident
- Strengthening your case by gathering the opinions of expert witnesses
Step #5—Seeking a semi truck accident settlement or trial judgment
During any phase before trial, the parties may seek to negotiate a settlement. Our attorneys negotiate for the most favorable compensation possible for you. If an acceptable offer is put forth and agreed upon, the defendants agree to pay certain damages to you and you agree to drop the lawsuit.
If the defendants are unwilling to work out a fair settlement, the discovery phase closes and we proceed to trial. At trial, the court decides who is at fault, to what degree, and how much you should be compensated.
Contact a semi truck accident attorney in North Carolina
While no one can put your life back exactly the way it was, the semi truck accident attorneys in North Carolina at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, PC seek compensation for every aspect of your loss, including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages. Call us today at 1-888-351-1038 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
