Delivery trucks are commercial vehicles that transport goods to homes or businesses. Since they're smaller than 18-wheelers, they're often used in urban or suburban areas, where they can go to places that are impractical for larger trucks to stop at. Most people don't necessarily understand the legal ramifications of being in an accident with a delivery vehicle, so in this article we'll answer the question: What legal remedy do I have if I'm injured in a delivery truck accident?
Answer: After being injured in a delivery truck accident, your main remedy is to file a negligence lawsuit against the truck driver and/or delivery company that is responsible for your injuries.
Why is a Lawsuit My Only Legal Remedy?
Some might object to the idea that a lawsuit is an accident victim's sole legal remedy when seeking compensation: "What about the insurance claims process?"
Here's the thing: There's actually no legal mechanism that compels anyone to enter into an insurance agreement. The agreements are established by the insurance companies outside the court system, and those companies generally have the final say about what the victim receives from a policy—a figure that is often far less than a jury would have awarded them.
The only legal avenue available to most delivery truck accident victims seeking full compensation for their losses is a lawsuit. Legally, it's not the police, a government agency, or even insurance companies that are empowered to determine the value of your case—it's a jury. However, before a jury can evaluate the details of your case and award you damages accordingly, the case must be taken to court. And in that court, it's always best to have experienced and skilled attorneys on your side.
Grossman Law Is Here to Help
The Texas truck accident attorneys at Grossman Law Offices have decades of experience helping victims of all kinds of commercial truck accidents, including ones with delivery trucks. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a delivery truck accident, call our offices any time for a free and confidential consultation.
