Truck accidents are quite catastrophic and victims are normally left with serious injuries, unbearable emotional effect and financial losses. Another example are cases with multiple defendants, at John Foy & Associates Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyer, we know that such cases can be quite challenging and for that reason, we are happy to share information on a case we worked on for a truck accident victim where we managed to get him 1 million dollars. Here is how the case looks like and the strategies that has brought about this massive result.
Understanding the Case
The above client, Jane Doe, was involved in a nasty truck accident on the I 285 Atlanta. The accident involved a commercial truck which was being driven by the driver who has previous violations of the traffic rules and regulations and on meeting an oncoming vehicle on the same lane with Jane’s vehicle, the commercial truck rammed into Jane’s car. The effect was that very vital body parts received dangerous blows thereby suffering severe fractures and likely to remain immobile for the rest of their lives.
Initial Investigation and Evidence Gathering
The previous investigation carried out by our legal team formed one of the key aspects that made the difference in determining a big amount of compensation. The first step was to gather all the available possibly proving such evidence as police records, medical records, and statements of the witnesses. A series of research showed that the truck driver has been fined for specific offences like speeding and improper lane changing.
Accident reconstruction specialists were also interviewed in order to establish more specific causes of the accident. This evidence was usefully used in proving negligence and to show that the truck driver’s negligence was the cause of this accident.
Building a Strong Case
Having that evidence, our team, with the leadership of such experienced Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer as John Foy and his partner, Chris Edwards, painstakingly implemented a proper case. We focused on several key aspects:We focused on several key aspects:
- Negligence and Liability: We showed how the truck driver was negligent in operation of the vehicle as well as how the trucking company was negligent in not enforcing safety policy. This was backed by the driver’s record for violations, and the firm’s failure to well maintain the vehicle in their fleet.
- Medical Evidence: They are still recovering with the help of the best doctors, but we managed to investigate the circumstances meticulously enough to prove the severe consequences for Jane’s quality of life. A number of medical reports and professional opinions were crucial to substantiate the extent of her suffering.
- Economic and Non-Economic Damages: Here we considered the measureable compensation, for example; mercantile losses such as medical bills and income loss as well as punitive or exemplary damages such as pain and suffering. But with an all-embracing analysis of Jane suffering in question, all possible angles have been provided into the settlement calculation.
Negotiating with Insurance Companies
Dealing with insurance firms can at times be complicated especially when it is with giant trucking industries most of which are wealthy institutions. Thank God that our team had the experience in handling such cases on our side. We also embarked on some negotiations in order to ensure that the insurance company agreed to compensate appropriately.
We argue a good case that should leave no room for the court to doubt that the truck driver and the trucking company was to blame. Our negotiation plan was based on the consideration of coming up with contractual amounts that would allow for Jane’s medical bills, income loss and rehabilitation costs to be well catered for.
Achieving a Favorable Settlement
After several meetings and argumentation with numerous evidences we managed to reach a $1 million compensation for Jane. This amount was extremely necessary in paying for all her medical bills, catering for all her needs in future, and above all compensating her for the pain and suffering she had gone through. The settlement also served a purpose of informing the trucking company about the implications of negligence.
The Role of John Foy & Associates
The firm of John Foy & Associates has been established on the principles of justice and the fight for the main client’s rights. Jane’s case was represented by the Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer John Foy and Chris Edwards, and their proficient team, who fought for Jane to receive the compensation they fought made sure that Jane received the necessary compensation. Below is the list of cases which proved that our firm has been always thriving to deliver justice to the victims of truck accidents.
Conclusion
To successfully negotiate a $1 million settlement in a truck accident case, there factors that involves efficient investigation, good legal planning and bargaining skills. At John Foy & Associates, we have on our side legal experience and zeal for clients’ right so that we can meet the objective of helping our clients. Anyone who has experienced a truck accident knows too well that the process of seeking the rightful compensation is very tedious; that’s why we’re here.