{"id":37,"date":"2024-09-04T11:11:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gabadie6.wordpress.com\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2025-03-12T00:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:05:29","slug":"general-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/longhaullaw.com\/index.php\/legal-services\/injury-claims\/general-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"General Injury Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element service-top has-background\" style=\"background-color:#626484;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-header is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c4495dd wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block items-justified-left\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-icon-background-color has-freedom-blue-background-color has-freedom-blue-color\" style=\"background-color:#1e2e65;color:#1e2e65;width:10vw;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);border-radius:9999px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"48px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"48px\" fill=\"#fff\" aria-label=\"Golf Hole\"><path d=\"M480.16-563q-76.62 0-124.39-48.46Q308-659.91 308-734.97q0-76.03 47.6-124.53Q403.19-908 479.34-908q77.12 0 125.39 48.38Q653-811.24 653-735.42q0 75.83-48.11 124.12Q556.78-563 480.16-563Zm-.33-91Q515-654 538-676.78q23-22.77 23-59.05Q561-771 538.17-794t-57.5-23q-34.67 0-58.17 23T399-735.33q0 35.67 23.31 58.5Q445.61-654 479.83-654ZM138-50v-259q0-43 22.11-75.49 22.11-32.48 59.89-49.61 50-23.9 116.81-42.4T479.92-495q76.29 0 141.41 18.08Q686.45-458.84 739-434q39.13 18.12 61.56 50.06Q823-352 823-309v168q0 37.81-27.91 64.41Q767.19-50 731-50H401q-48.09 0-81.55-33.55Q286-117.1 286-165.32q0-48.23 33.45-81.95Q352.91-281 401-281h114l53-115q-22.58-5-43.26-6.5t-44.91-1.5q-69.85 0-122.84 14.5Q304-375 261.78-355.21 250-348 239.5-333.02 229-318.03 229-305.16V-50h-91Zm263-80h36l35-71h-71.36q-12.44 0-23.54 11.64-11.1 11.65-11.1 25 0 13.36 10.9 23.86T401-130Zm134-11h196v-163.56q0-13.93-9.87-27.95Q711.25-346.54 697-355q-10.2-4.32-22.6-8.66Q662-368 647-375L535-141Zm-55-595Zm7 472Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-337ef373464b568b7326b2cf10a3620b wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0%;font-size:3vw\">General Injury Claims<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7add5d76311e9bd0f9e8c5e42e7e41eb\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Injuries on the job can leave truck drivers facing painful recovery, costly medical bills, and lost wages. Whether it&#8217;s a minor accident or something more severe, dealing with insurance companies and at-fault parties can be frustrating. Handling an injury claim on your own often means settling for less than what you deserve. At Long Haul Law, we fight tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for your injuries, lost income, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/longhaullaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/general-injury-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2113 size-full\" style=\"object-position:25% 50%\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- This is to move the rest of this page's content below the sidebar. A JavaScript function exists in this theme's functions.php named \"fixSidebar()\" that relocates it properly. -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/main>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer-animation-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sliding-element-right\" src=\"https:\/\/longhaullaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/truck-right.png\" alt=\"Sliding image\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull service-how-we-help has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e9e93294 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d8d4ec;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b22bf95b326e97f8405da1178377cd17\" style=\"font-size:6vw\">How We Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a8b1c99e171a9a9b64dd57956db9c595\" style=\"padding-right:15%;padding-left:15%;font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.5\">When you hire Long Haul Law, you&#8217;re not just getting a lawyer &#8211; you&#8217;re getting a team committed to winning your case. Here&#8217;s how we&#8217;ll handle your claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns service-icons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block items-justified-center service-help-icon\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-icon-background-color has-american-red-background-color has-freedom-blue-color\" style=\"background-color:#c6121a;color:#1e2e65;width:96px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);border-radius:9999px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"48px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"48px\" fill=\"#fff\"><path 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prevent low-ball offers and make sure you are compensated fairly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer-animation-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sliding-element-left\" src=\"https:\/\/longhaullaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/truck-left.png\" alt=\"Sliding image\" \/><\/div>\n<section><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element service-faq has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c9b1bc;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/longhaullaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/general-injury-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2095 size-full\" style=\"object-position:55% 63%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5037d5fe6971203bf1880a22ef568b5a wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:0%;font-size:4vw\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-df51e418f3d897f76e80e88609a3451f is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><summary><strong>What should I do if I\u2019m injured in a trucking accident?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c62013ebf03565e35363031b3934e32a\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\">First, seek medical attention immediately, even if you don\u2019t feel hurt right away. Report the accident to your employer, document the scene with photos and witness statements (if possible), and avoid making statements to insurance companies before speaking with an attorney. Contact Long Haul Law as soon as possible to protect your rights.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5fdc88f2eb1b4ce6800fcba725044fe1 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><summary><strong>Can I file a claim if I was partially at fault for the accident?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a7438735a99796799bf8f60632acc82d\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\">Yes, you may still be eligible for compensation even if you were partially at fault. Many states follow comparative negligence laws, which means your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. Our attorneys can evaluate your case and fight to maximize your recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-328e64e159c919250e34f9951fec0151 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><summary><strong>What damages can I recover in a trucker injury claim?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e596695d97eac108661333028330f369\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\">Truck drivers injured in accidents may be entitled to compensation for: medical bills (current and future), lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability or disfigurement, rehabilitation and therapy costs, property damage (such as repairs to your truck or lost belongings).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5130892fee4ce8da2caf8aeb5cbb5ad0 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><summary><strong>How long do I have to file an injury claim?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d530e54c1d35666ac7896fc87f7f9fd4\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\">The time limit, or <strong>statute of limitations <\/strong>varies by state. In many cases, you have <strong>two to three years <\/strong>from the date of the accident to file a claim. However, deadlines can differ based on specific circumstances, so it\u2019s crucial to contact Long Haul Law as soon as possible to ensure you don\u2019t miss your window for compensation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d6dd8faccd11fe3c24189976573a1816 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><summary><strong>Will my injury claim affect my job as a truck driver?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-freedom-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e1de7b7d3b0ba4a2f15982e911a60301\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5\">Filing an injury claim should not impact your employment. If you are covered by workers\u2019 compensation, your employer cannot legally retaliate against you for seeking benefits. If your injury was caused by a third party (such as another driver or a defective truck part), pursuing a claim against them will not involve your employer. Our attorneys can help you understand your rights and ensure your job is protected.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer-animation-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sliding-element-right\" src=\"https:\/\/longhaullaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/truck-right.png\" alt=\"Sliding image\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull service-act-now has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b6c1f246 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d4d6e8;min-height:450px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-american-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14227e8b9577a4fa55d41314be288880\" style=\"font-size:6rem;text-transform:uppercase\">ACT now<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"font-size:2.5rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">YOU PAY <em style=\"color: #1e2e65\">NOTHING<\/em> UNLESS WE <em  style=\"color: #1e2e65\">WIN.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size lhl-button-filled is-style-fill has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">(770) 878-2552<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How We Help When you hire Long Haul Law, you&#8217;re not just getting a lawyer &#8211; you&#8217;re getting a team committed to winning your case. 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