When Should I Sue?

This is an excellent question and one that can be difficult to answer. Knowing when to sue is a different question
from knowing if you should sue, so in this article we’re going to go over this difference. More importantly, if
you’ve been in a truck accident and you aren’t receiving the care and attention you deserve, or if the insurance
company or the company of the driver isn’t cooperating with you, we can help. Please Call or Contact our Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Louis at your
earliest convenience.

When Should I sue after a Truck Accident?

You’re hurt, you’re dealing with the pain of your injuries after a truck accident you didn’t cause and now either
your insurance, the drivers insurance, or the company that employed the driver isn’t cooperating with you and they
are telling you that you have no other options than to take what they are offering. If it sounds like they are
forcing you to accept an option that isn’t in your benefit, it’s probably because they are trying to cut you off and
mitigate their damages and losses. This isn’t right, or fair.

You didn’t ask to be in an accident, you didn’t ask to be hurt, and you shouldn’t have to deal with the
underhanded tactics they are going to use against you. Regardless of what they say or demand, you have
legal rights, by law, and you do have other options than what they are offering. Here are a few of the points during
a truck accident claim when you should pursue legal action:

• Refusal to Pay or Accept Fault – You know whether or not you caused the accident, and if you’re
  here, chances are that you weren’t at fault. Admitting fault means that the other side will also have to pay for
  the damages, bills, and any continuing injuries you may have. This is something that they are not going to want
  to do. While you can try to take these cases on alone, there is a reason Personal Injury
  Lawyers stay in business. Large corporations and insurance companies make a living cheating people
  out of what thery are owed. We know the tactics, we know what they are going to say to you, and we can help. And
  remember, we don’t get paid unless you do.
• Settlement that is Offensively Low – Here is an example. Your medical bills alone cost nearly
  $100,000, and you’ve lost work and wages and may not even be able to return to work at your original capacity.
  This accident has drastically changed your life. In response, either the trucking company or the insurance
  company is offering you $50,000, take it or leave it. Regardless of what you say, the bills you show them, or
  any other damages or facts you make them aware of, they refuse to budge and are even putting a time limit on the
  date you either need to accept or decline by. We can answer this for you. Decline their offer. You deserve
  better, and are owed more. You may want to call us first to make sure it’s the right decision for your claim,
  but our personal injury lawyers can confidently say that if you’ve been injured and you have bills, and they
  aren’t offering to cover your bills, they aren’t offering to cover your lost wages, or any ongoing injuries you
  now have, you are not getting a good deal, not even a fair deal.
• They are Stonewalling you – Let’s say that they’ve accepted fault. Let’s also say that they
  have someone looking at the claim, but that they can’t give you any more information at this time, and that they
  just ask for your patience. You wait, a few days go by, and they give you the same answer again. You wait a
  week, and once again, they are asking you to wait, and asking for your patience. They say they are trying hard,
  but they just have a few more things to figure out before they can give you anything, and they make sure to
  remind you to please wait and be patient. At this point, with injuries and bills piling up, they are hoping that
  you get desperate and take whatever they are offering you. They want you to take a bottom barrel offer that
  releases them from any further obligations, and puts you out in the cold. They know that you have to get back to
  work, and that you’ve been paying out of pocket for expenses that you shouldn’t have to. They aren’t going to
  stop, and they don’t care about your injuries or what you are owed. It’s time to talk to a personal
  injury lawyer, and most likely, time to sue.
• Your Injuries get worse. – Sometimes serious illnesses and injuries arise after the claim has
  been finished. You are still entitled to recover from and for your injuries, and they are still obligated to
  pay. Remember, had the accident not happened, you wouldn’t have to deal with any of these issues. You would be
  fine, living your life exactly as you want to without any issues. You didn’t ask to be hurt, and you don’t
  deserve to suffer. Yes, you can go back for another settlement after the initial one is finished. Our
  Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Louis can help ensure that you get %100 of what you are owed.

Every case is different. If you are being taken care of, if all of your expenses are being met, and there is
excellent communication between you and the insurance company you’re dealing with or the company you’re dealing
with, then you may not need a personal injury lawyer. But if that isn’t the case, if you’ve been seriously injured
and they are trying to cheat you out of what you are owed, you have rights and you can use your rights to recover.
If you have any questions or concerns about your current claim call or contact our
personal injury lawyers in St. Louis. Our consultations are free, and we don’t charge any fees
unless we win your claim.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO

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