Q: My mother was in an Auto accident and auto was totaled. Hit from behind by a trailer truck. Passed away a few week later

A: I’m so sorry to hear this. You didn’t ask a legal question but must be wondering what to do. The answer is that you should get in touch with a local attorney. The other driver’s insurer won’t take an unrepresented party nearly as seriously as one represented by counsel. Under Justia’s rules, we are not permitted to solicit through the open forum. You’ll need to reach out directly. These type of cases are handled on a contingency basis.

A: I am so sorry for what happened. It is important for your family to consult with experienced personal injury attorneys in the state where this occurred.

A: I'm so sorry to hear this. A truck crash is one of the most difficult ways to lose a loved one.

Since you say she passed away a few weeks after the accident, you may be wondering about causation. As a wrongful death attorney, I have medical experts who are very good at examining the facts and determining how the injuries from the accident led to the victim's death. They can be critical in a case like this.

It sounds like the at-fault driver was a commercial driver, if I am understanding your comment correctly. A tractor trailer driver will be covered by large commercial insurance policies. There are a few different parties that could have contributed to the accident depending on what happened in this case. There may be multiple parties and insurance policies to hold accountable here. It will be tough, but with a good and experienced trial lawyer representing you, you should be able to make a significant financial recovery. From experience, I can say it's unlikely that the insurance company will offer a fair settlement upfront without a legal fight. But if you hire a firm experienced in these cases, you don't have to worry about any of that and you will also get support from people who know how critical it is to make sure you care for yourself and your needs are met during the process.

My firm and I handle cases like this all the time, unfortunately. We would be more than happy to help you, whether you end up hiring us or just want to ask us a few more questions. We answer questions for free so you're welcome to reach out at any time.

A: I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. A question was not included, but if you are wondering about your possible rights in a wrongful death case, reach out to attorneys to discuss. If there is evidence available that could become difficult to find in the future (video footage, eyewitness statements, etc.), a reputable law firm could commence an investigation to gather such things. Good luck