The Davenport truck accident lawyers at Winstein, Kavensky, and Cunningham understand truck accidents can cause extensive damage to both property and the driver’s and passenger’s physical and mental health. Sometimes, the injuries sustained from truck accidents can lead to weeks (or even months) off of work, thousands of dollars in medical bills, and years of rehabilitation and counseling services.
Is it possible to receive financial compensation after a truck accident in Davenport? If your accident was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of a second or third party, you might be eligible for compensation. This compensation can help pay for related costs, from current medical bills to future time off work and beyond.
But, proving negligence can be difficult without the help of an experienced Davenport personal injury lawyer. At Winstein, Kavensky and Cunningham, we have represented our clients’ varied legal interests for over 50 years. To set up a free initial consultation for your truck accident case, call (309) 794-1515, fill out this FREE online form, or text via LiveChat.
What Kinds of Truck Accident Cases Have Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham Handled?
In our 50 years of experience, our Davenport truck wreck lawyers have handled all types of truck accident cases. Here are a few examples of truck accidents in Davenport:
- A truck strikes a smaller vehicle that’s in the process of lawfully passing them in the left lane.
- Objects loaded onto the truck improperly fall off, hitting other vehicles, or these objects cause the truck to lose control, leading the trailer to fall to its side, causing a vehicle pileup.
- Machinery within the truck breaks or fails, or the truckload is too heavy, causing the truck to be unable to stop.
- Truck driver recklessness, like distracted driving, fatigued driving, speeding, or driving under the influence.
These are just a few examples of truck accidents that can occur in Davenport, IA. Each accident may be caused by the truck driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturer, or a combination of these. The key to winning maximum compensation after an accident is effectively proving what caused the truck and car collision with verifiable facts.
What Should You Do After a Truck Accident in Davenport?
After a truck accident in Davenport, you can help strengthen your case by collecting evidence to help prove who or what was responsible for your accident. Of course, you should always seek medical attention first. But, if you are able:
- Snap a few pictures of the scene and any damage.
- Follow all medical advice.
- Keep physical notes about your symptoms and how they may worsen. Some symptoms may not appear for days after the accident.
- Ask the truck driver for his or her contact information, as well as the number of their employer.
- Give a statement to the police, and ask for a copy of the witness statements given by others.
Your truck accident lawyer from Winstein, Kavensky and Cunningham will collect these supporting documents from you and seek further evidence to prove who caused your accident.
Do Davenport Truck Wreck Lawyers Represent You in Court?
Yes, our truck wreck lawyers will represent you in court, but taking your case to court isn’t always necessary. After determining what party was the cause of your accident, our lawyers will also take a look at how much financial compensation you are owed. They will add up the following financial hardships:
- Lost wages
- Future lost wages
- Medical bills
- Future medical bills
- Cost of psychotherapy or counseling now and into the future
- Home improvement expenses ( i.e., if you need to add a wheelchair ramp or shower to your home)
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- And more
Then, our lawyers will draft a demand letter to the insurance companies involved in your accident. This letter indicates the amount of financial compensation owed to you, and often, that’s where the legal battle ends. If the insurance company comes back with a counteroffer, your truck accident attorney will negotiate on your behalf.
On rare occasions, the insurance company will refuse to settle. In this instance, the case will go to court, and your lawyer will represent you and your family’s best interests. The truck accident lawyers at Winstein, Kavensky, and Cunningham will fight for your maximum compensation.
Work with the Davenport Truck Accident Lawyers at Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham
If you have suffered an injury from a truck accident in Davenport, IA, contact a Davenport personal injury lawyer from Winstein, Kavensky and Cunningham. We are a full-service law firm that will meet you where you’re, whether at home, in the hospital, in the evenings, or on the weekends.
Our legal team represents accident and wrongful death victims throughout Illinois and Iowa, including but not limited to Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, Moline, or East Moline. And, you won’t pay us any fees unless we obtain a financial recovery on your behalf. So, don’t wait to start the process of seeking out financial compensation. Call (309) 794-1515, fill out this FREE online form, or text via LiveChat to connect with us today.