Big rig truck accidents are often the worst type of vehicle accident. The weight and mass of an 18-wheeler truck compared to the weight and mass of an automobile (or even an SUV) cause sheer destruction for the smaller vehicle. This is true even at slow speeds, let alone big truck accidents that occur at high speeds. Death and severe injuries are almost always caused by such accidents. There is no such thing as a “mild” or “light impact” accident when one is talking about a big truck accident here in Calvert County, Maryland.

Given the seriousness of 18-wheeler and big rig truck accidents, to receive full compensation for injuries and/or for wrongful death claims, it is essential to hire experienced Calvert County, MD, truck accident lawyers to handle your case. There are several reasons discussed below.

First, you want to maximize your recovery and obtain the full compensation that you and your loved ones deserve. Under Maryland law, victims of big rig truck accidents have a right to compensation and a right to full compensation. Since big truck accidents are usually severe, insurance companies are desperate to get a quick settlement from the victim and/or the family. The settlement offer might sound like a lot of money but know that an insurance company’s first offer is almost always way below what they will offer and below what they may be forced to pay if the case goes to trial. Hiring battle-tested Maryland lawyers means you will not be taken advantage of by the insurance companies. In the end, that gets you more money in your pocket.

Second, you want to make sure that all the possible wrongdoers are brought to justice. The driver is probably at fault, but there may be others at fault, like the driver’s boss, the driver’s employer, the company that loaded the cargo, the repair and maintenance shop, the maker of the truck, etc. EVERY person or company who is at fault must “pay up.” Aggressive Maryland truck accident lawyers, like those here at the Law Office of Robert Castro, will make sure that happens.

Third, you want to make sure that ALL the possible claims are made. For example, claims can be made for medical costs and expenses, damage to vehicles and other personal property, claims for lost wages and earnings, and for pain and suffering. But there are also other claims that can be made for things like loss of society, loss of normal life, disfigurement, emotional injury claims, and more. Well-trained and knowledgeable Maryland personal injury attorneys will submit all the claims that the facts of the case will bear. To contact us here at the Law Office of Robert Castro, call us at (301) 870-1200 or use our contact page.

Fourth, you need a talented Maryland personal injury lawyer so that you are sure that ALL of the necessary evidence is gathered. Even though it may seem obvious who was at fault for the 18-wheeler accident, Maryland law still requires that the victim (or victims) prove all the legal elements of negligence. Only qualified attorneys with legal training and experience can make that proof properly and within the statutory deadlines. In essence, this means gathering all the evidence that is needed. So, as one example related to compensation for medical costs and expenses, ALL of the bills and invoices must be collected and tabulated in the correct format for legal proceedings. The same is true for claims related to lost wages and earnings. That is relatively easy for wage and salary earners but is much more difficult for those with self-employment income. There are other examples. But the point is, by hiring good attorneys, you make sure that your case is handled right.

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This article has been provided by the Law Office of Robert Castro. For more information or questions, contact our office to speak to an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer at (301) 870-1200. We are Waldorf, MD, Personal Injury lawyers. Our address is 2670 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601.