In a world where companies like Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon are constantly delivering packages, delivery truck accidents pose a serious risk to everyday drivers. Fortunately, If you get injured, our Newark delivery truck accident lawyers can help you file for compensation with insurers or New Jersey’s civil system.
Either way, you can trust us to advocate for your right to maximize your final settlement. O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble has spent every year since 2008 holding the right people accountable for serious accidents. Our efforts have made it easier for tens of thousands of people to secure the financial support they need to heal after a life-changing collision.
You can trust our Newark truck accident lawyers to leverage that experience on your behalf. Schedule your free delivery truck accident case consultation with our team today.
Can You File an Insurance Claim After a Newark Delivery Truck Accident?
Yes, you can file an insurance claim following a collision with a delivery truck in Newark. Most companies provide qualifying drivers with insurance, so long as they’re on the clock at the time of an accident. As such, you may have the opportunity to file an insurance claim with a corporate provider once you prove that a driver’s negligence caused your collision.
If you don’t qualify for insurance through a corporate policy, you may have the right to file for support with an independent driver’s provider.
You don’t have to let these insurance companies go back and forth when deciding which of them has to compensate you for your losses. If you feel like your delivery truck accident claim is stuck in bureaucratic limbo, you can connect with a Newark personal injury lawyer and discuss how to challenge attempts to slow down your recovery.
Can You Sue a Truck Driver After a Newark Delivery Truck Accident?
You may have the right to sue a truck driver after a collision. Before you can, you need to determine how a driver’s contract might affect liability. If a driver works as a corporate employee, but a corporation’s insurance doesn’t cover the extent of your losses, you may have to sue a trucking agency for additional financial support.
However, most trucking agencies bring drivers on as independent contractors. Independent contractors might benefit from insurance while on a job, but they need to provide their own insurance when they do not qualify for additional support.
You may subsequently have the right to sue a driver if they work as an independent contractor and didn’t qualify for coverage at the time of an accident. You can discuss this right to action in greater detail during conversations with a Newark delivery truck accident lawyer.
Don’t Let Companies Misrepresent Your Accident
Big companies like Amazon, Home Depot, and Walmart have spent decades developing arguments that can reduce their liability for delivery truck accidents. These companies prefer to work with independent contractors because corporations don’t have to provide contractors with legal support after a collision.
Our lawyers know how to hit back when companies start claiming that an independent driver needs to represent themselves. Our thorough investigations into your accident can accurately establish a driver’s employment status and examine what protections they and you stand to benefit from, even if a corporation argues otherwise.
When’s the Best Time to Contact a Newark Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer?
The sooner you can get in touch with a lawyer following a delivery truck accident, the better. It’s hard to work with insurance companies and trucking companies, as both of these entities want to do everything in their power to limit their financial involvement with your recovery.
If you want to preserve your right to comprehensive financial support, you need an ally on your side who understands how these entities work and can exercise your right to aid under the law.
The team with O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble can help you:
- Explore the different tools you can use to financially recover from an accident
- Choose a tool that centers your recovery goals
- Build out your case for compensation using concrete evidence of negligence
- Communicate with insurance adjusters, trucking company representatives, and legal parties on your behalf
- Protect your right to request comprehensive financial compensation in all arenas
- Stay on top of the deadlines relevant to your case, including New Jersey’s personal injury statute of limitations (N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-2(a))
Our Legal Team Doesn’t Ask for Money Upfront
Can you afford to work with a lawyer after an accident with a delivery truck? If you connect with O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, your answer is a resounding yes. We understand that you’re struggling to make ends meet and don’t want to make your financial situation worse. That’s why our delivery truck accident lawyers in Newark work on contingency.
Our contingency fee policies allow victims of serious accidents to connect with legal professionals without putting any money down. We will not require you to pay a deposit or retainer before our delivery truck lawyers take your case. Our lawyers don’t charge by the hour or send you bills while representing you.
Instead, the legal team with O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble only gets paid once our attorneys win clients’ cases. There’s no fee unless we win your case.
Asking for Compensation After a Delivery Truck Accident
Don’t let insurance companies or delivery truck agencies lowball the value of your accident settlement. Working with our legal team makes it easier to preserve your right to comprehensive financial support for an accident, whether you pursue an insurance claim or a delivery truck accident lawsuit.
We are here to help you track the economic and non-economic losses associated with your accident. We can work with you to assign a dollar value to those losses, then transform those calculations into a comprehensive request for financial support.
The losses you may have the right to include in your claim could cover your:
- Emergency medical expenses and prolonged medical care
- Lost wages or workplace benefits
- Property damage, including vehicular repair or replacement costs
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Lost quality of life
Contact O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Today
Insurance adjusters and trucking companies do not want to make it easy for you to financially recover from a serious accident. You will have to fight tooth and nail to get the financial support you need after a collision. Fortunately, you don’t have to fight alone. You can connect with O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble today to secure legal representation.
Our delivery truck accident attorneys in Newark, NJ, can help you discuss your right to compensation with insurance adjusters. We can also protect your right to file a delivery truck accident lawsuit against the parties responsible for your collision.
We customize our clients’ cases based on their long-term recovery goals. You can meet with us for free to discuss how you want to recover from a recent collision. Once we understand your circumstances, our team can develop a legal strategy that centers on your needs. Contact us today to set up your first appointment.