Beaufort Truck Accident Attorney

Help is Available from an Experienced Beaufort Truck Accident Lawyer 

A truck accident can turn your life upside down. These accidents often leave victims’ vehicles totaled, and in many cases they leave victims facing life-altering injuries. As a result, recovering just compensation can be extremely important. If you have questions about filing a claim, you should speak with a Beaufort truck accident lawyer right away. 

Attorney Luke Paulick has more than a decade of experience representing local accident victims and their families. If you need help in Beaufort, Luke can fight for just compensation on your behalf. He will stand by you throughout your recovery, and he will be there whenever you have questions or concerns. 

Causes of Truck Accidents

Several factors can lead to serious truck accidents—and most of these factors entitle victims and their families to just compensation. For example, some of the most common causes of truck accidents include: 

• Truck driver negligence (i.e., speeding, tailgating, or falling asleep behind the wheel)
• Trucking companies hiring inexperienced or unqualified drivers 
• Trucking companies failing to adequately maintain their fleet 
• Overloading 18-wheelers, box trucks, flatbeds, and other large commercial trucks
• Failing to properly secure a truck’s cargo

All of these factors can provide truck accident victims and their families with clear legal rights. In South Carolina, the law is clear: If a driver’s or company’s negligence is responsible for your losses, you are entitled to a financial recovery.

What to Do After a Truck Accident 

Regardless of the factors involved, after a serious truck accident, you should prioritize protecting your health and your legal rights. Determining the cause of a truck accident requires a thorough investigation, and you should not make any assumptions about what may or may not have happened. Instead, as soon as possible, you should: 

• Get the Care You Need – First and foremost, you should get the care you need. See a doctor, follow your doctor’s advice (or get a second opinion if necessary), and start doing everything you can to help yourself recover. 
• Write Down Everything You Can Remember – You should also prioritize writing down everything you can remember about the accident. The details matter, and you will want to write them down before they start to fade. 
• Talk to a Beaufort Truck Accident Lawyer – No matter what happened, asserting your legal rights effectively will require experienced legal representation. As a result, you should talk to an attorney right away. 

While these are some of the most important steps to take after a truck accident, these are by no means the only steps involved in protecting your legal rights. When you sit down for a free consultation with Luke, he will walk you through everything you need to know. 

How Much Time You Have to File a Claim 

One of the most common questions we receive from accident victims is, “How much time do I have to file a claim?” Technically, you have three years to file a claim for a truck accident in most cases. However, from the need to conduct an investigation to the need to move on with your life, there are several reasons why you should take action as soon as possible. 

Damages You Can Recover in a Trucking Accident Lawsuit

If you have a truck accident claim in Beaufort, you are entitled to just compensation (or “damages”) for all of the losses you incur as a result of the accident. When you hire Luke to represent you, he will seek full compensation for your present and future medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and other financial and non-financial losses. 

How Luke Can Help 

Let’s say you hire Beaufort truck accident attorney Luke Paulick to represent you. What can you expect as you move forward? Here are just some of the ways Luke can help: 

• A Free, No-Obligation Consultation – Every case starts with a free, no-obligation consultation. This is an opportunity for you to learn about your legal rights and decide if you want to take the next steps toward seeking just compensation. 
• Determining What Claim(s) You Can File – Luke will thoroughly investigate your (or your loved one’s) truck accident to determine what claim(s) he can file on your behalf. He will also carefully calculate the damages you are entitled to recover.
• Fighting for Just Compensation on Your Behalf – After filing your claim(s), Luke will fight for just compensation on your behalf. While this will most likely involve seeking a settlement, he will be fully prepared to go to court if necessary. 

Contact Us for a Free Consultation with Beaufort Truck Accident Attorney Luke Paulick 

If you need to know more about your legal rights after a truck accident in Beaufort, we invite you to get in touch. Please call 843-379-3285 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today.