18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer

It’s difficult to give even a general dollar amount for how much your case may be worth without first knowing the details of the accident. Some cases we’ve taken on have been worth tens of thousands of dollars, while others were worth considerably more. In every case, however, we consider the economic and noneconomic damages you may have suffered.

Economic damages deal with the real monetary losses you may have suffered due to the 18 wheeler accident. These damages are typically easy to prove since you will probably have invoices, receipts, bills, and other evidence. Economic damages include medical bills, property damage, out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and more.

Noneconomic damages are more unclear. That’s because they have nothing to do with the money you lost. Instead, they have to do with the physical and emotional pain you suffered. Noneconomic damages include physical disfigurement, pain and suffering, permanent or temporary disability, mental anguish, and more.

In some instances, you may also be able to sue for punitive damages. These damages are intended to punish the person responsible for the wreck. Typically, you have to prove that that person acted with wanton recklessness or intentional misconduct. These criteria can be difficult to prove since most cases happen because of negligence, so punitive damages aren’t assessed too often.

Technically, an 18 wheeler is another name for a tractor-trailer. This means it’s the combination of the cab or the truck itself, as well as the trailer it’s hauling. However, 18 wheelers are also commonly referred to as semi-trucks (which technically only refers to the truck, not the trailer) and semi-trailers (which refer to the trailer itself, not the truck).

When a semi-truck carries a semi-trailer, it becomes a tractor-trailer or 18 wheeler truck. As the name suggests, when a semi-truck and trailer come together, it presents a total of 18 wheels and tires on four axles. The very front of the truck has an axle with one tire on each side for steering. There are two additional axles on the back of the semi-truck with two tires on each side. In total, the truck itself has 10 wheels and tires.

A typical semi-trailer has two axles at the rear, with two tires on each side of each axle. This adds up to eight wheels and tires on the trailer, and 18 total tires and wheels on the combined truck and trailer. In some cases, there may be more the 18 wheels on a combined truck and trailer. This is usually only the case if the truck is carrying something especially heavy. However, 18 wheels are the most common configuration.

18 wheeler truck accidents are often devastating. They cause severe (and sometimes fatal) injuries, leading to weeks of lost wages, mounting medical bills, and other expenses. In addition, you may become permanently disfigured, you might suffer a disability, and your life could be changed forever.

Trucking companies know how serious these accidents can be. That’s why they have teams of lawyers on hand representing their interests. As such, it’s crucial you have an 18 wheeler accident lawyer on your side who has the skills and experience to successfully represent yours.

Give the attorneys at Auger & Auger a call at (855) 969-5624 or contact us online today for a free, no-obligation consultation.