New Jersey Truck Insurance Lawyers
Insurance Problems in Trucking Accidents
One of the biggest problems people face after a trucking accident is dealing with insurance providers. Insurance companies for the truck drivers, the company the driver is working for and any other drivers of other vehicles are all involved after an accident. Because trucking insurance companies often have aggressive attorneys on their staff in order to try to save money by not paying claims it is important for anyone involved in a trucking accident in New Jersey to contact us for a free consultation.
Insurance companies will usually not do anything unless lawyers are involved, unfortunately. If these companies do admit some amount of guilt they will immediately send their lawyers out to coerce the victims involved to agree to a settlement that is far less than they are legally entitled to. In many incidents involving trucking companies the victims cannot even find the contact information for any insurance provider involved. The victim's own insurance provider also routinely refuses to thoroughly investigate an incident or even pay for vehicle damages or medical expenses.
Do not handle the outcome of any trucking accident without the expertise of an experienced NJ truck accident attorney. If the accident occurred within New Jersey please contact our office for a free consultation and free legal advice. Lependorf & Silverstein have years of experience dealing with trucking companies and insurance providers. We can begin working on your case immediately so do not hesitate to contact us.
Because most trucking companies operate in different states and countries there are federal and local state laws that come into effect in an accident. It may be difficult or even sometimes impossible for a citizen to find out which insurance providers cover which damages in a trucking accident. Some truck drivers will have the minimum of coverage and work for several different companies in different states. These companies will also have layers of insurance that are very difficult to figure out. An experienced New Jersey trucking accident lawyer can help you figure out exactly who to find to communicate with about the incident.
Once you have an aggressive attorney on your side these insurance providers will typically start communicating. It is important to have attorneys who know how to move beyond a simple settlement negotiation and into the possibility of having a trial. If an insurance company realizes that they are dealing with lawyers who understand the situation then they tend to look for a way out instead of taking the case to a trial.
Lependorf & Silverstein have years of experience handling trucking accident cases throughout New Jersey. Our Princeton big rig accident attorneys are aggressive and professional and know how to deal with insurance providers and their lawyers. Because we work most every New Jersey truck accident case on a contingent fee basis we can start working for you immediately with no money down. We are only paid these fees if we win your case and our payment is only a small percentage of the award only. We look forward to working for you on your New Jersey trucking accident case.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious truck accident in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.