Beaufort Truck Accident Lawyers
With law offices in Augusta, Beaufort, North Augusta and Aiken.
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About Nimmons Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers
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The injury lawyers at Nimmons Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers fight to bring their injured clients justice throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Give yourself the best chance to get the compensation you deserve after a car accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury. We are dedicated to fighting for those who have suffered because of accidents caused by negligence. Reach out today for a free consultation.
When you hire Nimmons Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers, you’ll gain a skilled legal team with the experience and knowledge to assess the value of your claim, take on the insurance company for you, and guide you every step of the way. Call us today to get the help you need and the compensation you deserve.
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Beaufort Truck Accident Lawyers
If you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, you know how very scary these accidents can be. Because trucks carry so much weight, the injuries that people get when involved in a truck accident tend to be more severe. Our Beaufort truck accident lawyers are here to help you get the compensation that you deserve. After you have read about your case a little bit, please call our office to set up a free consultation to go over the details of your case. Beaufort truck accidents often result in serious injuries and fatalities. Although some of the responsibility may lie with drivers of passenger cars who are involved, more often than not, truck accidents can be attributed to poorly trained or negligent truck drivers. For instance, if a driver falls asleep at the wheel of their tractor-trailer or is speeding excessively, they could end up causing an accident that results in countless injuries.- A physical to ensure the driver has good vision and hearing
- A knowledge test based on regulations outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations
- A road test to determine whether or not the applicant is fit for operating large vehicles
Beaufort Truck Accident Statute of Limitations
Something you need to understand right off the bat when it comes to dealing with a truck accident is that you are not given an unlimited amount of time to bring your case. You have two years to file your claim in civil court, and that time starts the date of your accident. If you decide to wait to talk to an attorney, you are running the risk of making their job of defending you harder. It takes time to build these cases, and you want to give them as much time as possible. Those two years can get away from you, so the sooner you reach out to an attorney, the better. If you miss this statute of limitations, you will no longer be allowed to collect compensation for your damages and injuries.Related Videos
How Truck Accident Compensation Works
Beaufort state law declares that all personal injury cases must be in accordance with modified comparative negligence laws. These laws dictate how much you can be compensated for depending on your role in causing the accident. The rules for modified comparative negligence are as follows:- If you are not at fault, you will get full compensation
- If you are partially at fault, you will receive reduced compensation
- If you are more than 50% at fault, you will be barred from receiving compensation
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Past and future pain and suffering
First Step for a Successful Truck Accident Case
If you want to ensure that you are eligible to receive compensation, you first and foremost need to understand that you are going to have to see a medical professional as soon as you can. Your health is the number one priority. The importance of seeking medical attention is two-fold. One, you want to recover and feel better as quickly as possible. These injuries won’t take care of themselves and you should treat them as such. Two, you want to be able to have written proof from your doctor that you were injured and that these injuries were caused by a truck accident.Related Blogs
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