Because of their size, semi-trucks can cause an extensive amount of devastation when involved in an accident. This oftentimes leaves victims with catastrophic injuries that reshape how they live their lives while also hitting them with enormous financial losses. All of this can be overwhelming to consider in the aftermath of a truck accident, but you should take comfort knowing that a personal injury lawsuit may provide you with the relief that you need.
Be prepared to face off against aggressive truck accident defense strategies
That said, as you pursue a claim against a negligent trucker and their employer, you have to anticipate and be prepared to counter their defenses. Let’s look at some of them here so that you have a better idea of what you’re up against:
Comparative fault, in which the defense argues that you’ve contributed to the accident in some way and therefore should be denied compensation for the full amount of your claimed damages
A failure on your part to mitigate your damages
Third-party liability, which highlights the importance of including all negligent parties in your claim
Frolic and detour, in which the truck company tries to shift the blame back onto the trucker by arguing that they were engaged in non-employment activities or had deviated from their trucking route when the accident occurred
The accident was caused by poor weather and therefore was simply unavoidable
Be ready to counter the defense’s arguments in your truck accident case
As you can see, there can be a lot of defense arguments raised in your truck accident case. You have to be able to anticipate those that are most likely to come up in your case if you want to maximize your chances of success. That’s why if you’re ready to pursue a truck accident personal injury claim, then now may be the best time to discuss the unique facts of your case with your attorney.
