Many people think that they need to treat every auto accident the same way. You might have a general idea from your insurance company as to what you should do in the event of a car accident, which includes calling your car insurance agent. While some car accidents are a simple matter to sort out, truck accidents can be much more complex. Here’s how these accidents differ.
Multiple Vehicles
It is not uncommon for truck accidents to involve more than two vehicles. Multi-vehicle wrecks are common with semi-trucks because they are so large they can easily impact more than one vehicle in the course of losing control of the truck. Having multiple vehicles involved immediately complicates the matters of fault and compensation.
Potential Additional Parties
When you have a car accident with another vehicle, you usually don’t have to worry about other parties. The drivers are the only ones that can be held liable or receive compensation. But when there is a commercial truck involved, regardless of size, there are additional parties that might be legally at fault. In Myrtle Beach truck accidents this could include the company that owns the truck, the mechanic responsible for the truck’s maintenance, or the truck’s manufacturer, among others.
The more parties you have to an incident, the more complex the situation becomes. Not only do you have multiple parties, but all parties are represented by their own insurance policies. What insurance policy is responsible for which compensation can also get very complicated.
You Need an Attorney
A lot of people believe they can take care of a car accident themselves, working with their insurance company. But when you are in a truck accident in Myrtle Beach, you really need to talk to an attorney. As you can see, these truck accident cases can become very complex, and you want to make sure that you are getting the compensation that you need and deserve.
If you have been in a truck accident in Myrtle Beach, contact us today for a free consultation.