Truck Rear-End Collision Accidents
Las Vegas Trucking Accident Lawyer Explains

Trucking accident lawsuits

If you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian who got injured in a rear-end collision involving a commercial truck, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a trucking accident lawyer. Accidents involving commercial vehicles can be devastating, may result in serious bodily injuries and even death.

While no lawyer can reverse an unfortunate event of a commercial truck crash, we can help you get money to pay for your medical bills (past and future) and other damages.

What is a commercial truck rear-end collision?

Rear-end collisions are common types of accidents on the road. Most of the time, commercial trucks are involved in two types of rear-end collisions:

• Commercial truck rear-ending another vehicle (car, bus, RV, another commercial truck) or
• Car hits the back of a commercial truck.

The commercial truck involved in a rear-end collision could be a tractor-trailer, garbage truck, dump truck, or tow truck.

The process of filing a truck accident claim in Las Vegas

The beginning process of filing a truck accident claim is the same as any other auto accident type.

First, the injured victim (or multiple victims in some cases) requires medical treatment.

Second, once the accident-related medical treatment has concluded, the law firm assembles all of your medical records, medical bills, proof of lost wages, and the cost of replacing your damaged property and sends a demand package to the insurance company. This demand package includes compensation for your pain and suffering.

Usually, after thirty days, the insurance company offers accident compensation. After negotiating back and forth two or sometimes three times, either all involved parties will be able to resolve the case, or the trucking accident lawyer files a lawsuit with a court, and the case goes to trial.

Attorneys settle most of the commercial trucking accidents.

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Filing a claim: truck vs. car

In Las Vegas and Nevada, the difference between a truck accident insurance claim and a personal vehicle accident claim is an evidence gathering and establishing fault. Usually, large and medium-sized companies owe and operate trucks, but some trucks are owner-operated or rented. The trucking operators must comply with many federal and local regulations, and you need an experienced trucking accident lawyer who knows the government requirements for the trucking companies and can trace any irregularities and include it in a lawsuit.

Truck accident claims

Our trucking accident lawyer routinely handles accident liability claims with USAA, Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and many other insurance companies. The method of preparing a demand package, filing a commercial truck accident claim, and negotiating a settlement is the same.

Are you automatically at fault if you rear-end someone?

No. There are cases when the rear-ended motor vehicle contributed to the accident. Examples include: the driver reverses suddenly; the driver made a stop to make a turn but changed his mind and continued driving; a driver's brake light didn't function, or the driver had a flat tire and didn't turn on a vehicle's hazard lights.

Another reason for a rear-end collision could be because the leading vehicle driver got distracted (e.g., answered the mobile phone call).

In cases when the victim is found partially at fault, Nevada's comparative negligence laws take effect.

If you have any questions or got injured in an accident where you were partly at fault, call our office at 702-432-1000 to speak with our trucking accident lawyer. We don't charge for consultations.

Who is liable in a truck rear-end collision?

In Las Vegas and everywhere else in Nevada, the at-fault driver (or their insurance) is financially responsible for all damages. It includes past, present, future medical bills, lost wages, property damages (e.g., your vehicle), and pain and suffering.

Usually, the driver of the car that rear-ends a leading vehicle (car, commercial truck, or bus) is negligent and at fault. However, there are cases when the victim contributed to the accident.

Comparative negligence

If you are less than 51% at fault for an accident, you still are entitled to the settlement. It includes all truck accident lawsuits.

The statute of limitations

In Las Vegas and Nevada, you have two (2) years to file an injury accident claim.

How long does a rear-end collision settlement take?

Depending on the case, a rear-end collision accident involving a commercial truck may take between 6 months and three years to settle. In some complex cases, it takes longer.

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How much should a truck rear-end collision settlement be?

It depends on many factors. One of them is your injury and how much medical help you will require in the future. Another is the accident insurance limit of the at-fault driver or the trucking company he is working for. The number of victims also can affect the amount of your rear-end collision compensation. Some rear-end collision accidents involving commercial trucks get settlements in six or even seven figures.

Reporting your accident to insurance: What to know

In order of importance, after the accident, first, get emergency medical assistance and then speak with an attorney. We recommend that accident victims talk with a trucking accident lawyer before contacting any insurance company. Ideally, the accident victim should never speak to an insurance company without their attorney present or at the direction of an attorney. The more contact a victim has with an insurance company, the more danger they will make a mistake and tell something that will negatively affect the lawsuit.

Why hire a trucking accident lawyer?

Commercial truck accident cases can be very complicated and may involve multiple vehicles and multiple victims. Specific federal and local laws regulate trucking operators, and you need a trucking accident lawyer who knows trucks' government requirements and who handled many similar cases in the past.

Our law firm successfully defended many clients injured in rear-end commercial truck accidents. We have the knowledge and the resources needed to win the most challenging cases.

We work on a contingency basis, which means - you only pay if we get settlement money for you.

To discuss your case, call our trucking accident lawyer at 702-432-1000.

Your consultation will be informative and free.

We represent clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin South, and other Nevada cities.

Last updated on February 3, 2024.

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