Sydney Truck Accident Lawyer

Especially outside of the city, drivers often share the road with very large commercial trucks and road trains. These trucks and road trains are much bigger than a typical car, so it is no surprise that truck accidents often have catastrophic results. If you suffered serious injuries, discuss your legal options with a Sydney trucking accident lawyer at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers.

Truck accidents occur every day, and drivers suffer severe, life-changing injuries because of them. While you would usually find road trains outside of the city, the short doubles and general access heavy vehicles allowed in urban areas are also much larger than the typical passenger car or ute.

If you suffer injury in an accident, you will file a claim and a demand letter with the driver (or his insurance) or the driver’s employer under the laws of vicarious liability (i.e., an employer is responsible for the actions of its employees).

To receive compensation for your damages, you need to prove the liability of the truck driver, trucking company, or other third party tasked with manufacturing or maintaining the truck. This requires providing evidence to prove negligence. There are four parts to proving this:

• The driver or other party owed you a duty of care.
• He breached this duty of care.
• You suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses.
• The at-fault party’s actions led to your damages.

If you file a claim for the injuries you suffered, you may seek compensation for several categories of damages:

• Medical care and hospital costs
• Lost wages
• Other expenses, such as additional help with daily activities due to disability or injury
• Pain and suffering (not always available, ask your lawyer for details)

Experienced Sydney Truck Accident Lawyer

If you suffer injuries in a truck accident, receiving legal advice as soon as possible is important. In most cases, you have three years to settle a claim or file a court action to recover compensation for your damages. This time limit may vary, however, and missing this deadline typically eliminates your legal right to collect compensation.

If your claim is denied or you are refused a fair settlement, you have the option of filing a common law claim which will allow the court to decide whether you will receive compensation and if so, how much.

Speak with a Trusted Sydney Truck Accident Attorney

Legal expertise could play a vital role in getting justice for you in your case. Standing up against the insurance company on your own, especially when you are struggling to recover from serious, debilitating injuries, is difficult. However, you never have to be alone when you have a Sydney truck accident attorney at Carroll & O’Dea on your side helping you get the compensation you deserve.