Suing after a collision with a Schneider is your chance to get justice and compensation. Suing trucking companies like Schneider can be more complicated than suing after an average car accident, and our lawyers are here to help you through it.
To sue Schneider after a truck accident, prioritize preserving evidence at the scene. Report the accident to law enforcement, have our lawyers calculate your damages, and abide by Maryland’s 3-year statute of limitations. You may not have to go to court when you sue Schneider for a truck accident, and our lawyers may resolve your case out of court, helping you claim the damages you need.
Get your free case assessment from our Maryland truck accident lawyers when you call Rice Law at (410) 694-7291.
How Do You Sue Schneider for a Maryland Truck Accident?
For help building, filing, and litigating a truck accident case against Schneider, turn to our lawyers in Maryland.
Preserve Evidence
To hold any person or company responsible for your damages, you need evidence of their liability. Physical evidence is quickly cleared after collisions, so other drivers aren’t in danger. Your best chance of preserving evidence is to photograph it. If you are not too injured, use your phone to photograph the scene.
Take photos of your vehicle, the commercial Schneider truck that hit you, and any other cars that were involved. Photos showing broken car parts or glass also help us piece together what happened.
Report the Crash
Document the crash with law enforcement. Although the police report itself is typically not admissible evidence, it’s important and helps insurance companies and our lawyers to get a better sense of what happened.
Reporting auto accidents to the police when there is injury or death is mandatory in Maryland, and it typically benefits you as the victim to do this immediately.
Calculate Damages
When plaintiffs file personal injury lawsuits, they request relief from damages. You seek a specific amount in compensation based on the losses you have sustained. We can calculate damages using medical bills, income information, property damage estimates, and your personal statements about your pain and suffering.
Follow the Statute of Limitations
To sue Schneider for a truck accident, you must file within a set timeframe. The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in Maryland is 3 years.
Ideally, you would file well before the statute of limitations expires so you can get compensation as soon as possible. Even if it’s been almost three years since your accident, you may still have time to file with our help.
How Do You Get Enough Compensation from Schneider for a Truck Accident?
You need enough compensation to move forward after a truck accident, and our lawyers can help you get it.
Consider All Damages
To get enough compensation from your lawsuit against Schneider, you must consider all damages. Victims often account for losses they have sustained to date, but sometimes forget to factor in future losses, such as medical bills from future procedures and lost or reduced wages from never being able to return to work.
Your pain and suffering might last a long time as well, increasing your deserved recovery of non-economic damages.
Patiently Negotiate
More often than not, the initial settlement offer that you get after a truck accident will be too low. Negotiations can take time, and the first offer is often not the best. We have the experience and skill to conduct successful settlement negotiations. We can balance aggressiveness and patience during negotiations to help you get the best offer.
Go to Trial if Necessary
If you never get a good enough settlement offer from Schneider for a trucking accident, going to trial may yield all the compensation you need. Plaintiffs may be intimidated by the prospect of going to court, and we can help them mentally and emotionally prepare for what a trial entails.
FAQs About Suing Schneider for a Trucking Accident in Maryland
What Evidence Do You Need to Sue Schneider for a Truck Accident?
The following evidence is often used by our lawyers in truck accident lawsuits:
- Eyewitness statements
- Medical records
- Photographs
- Vehicle black box data
- Video footage
What if You Don’t Sue Schneider for a Trucking Accident on Time?
If you don’t sue Schneider for a trucking accident within 3 years of the injury, you could be barred from getting any compensation, unless one of Maryland’s rare exceptions to the statute of limitations applies.
Is There a Limit to Your Recovery if You Sue Schneider for a Trucking Accident in Maryland?
Maryland only limits victims’ recoveries of non-economic damages. The cap at the start of 2026 is $965,000, and will increase by $15,000 on October 1, so you can still get a substantial amount for your pain and suffering, despite the limitations.
Can You Sue Schneider for a Truck Accident You Share Fault For?
In Maryland, sharing fault for your injuries bars you from suing Schneider or another party for damages completely because of the state’s pure contributory negligence rule. Simply apologizing could be misconstrued as you accepting liability, so don’t say you’re sorry to the truck driver afterward.
How Often Do Truck Accident Lawsuits Go to Trial?
Truck accident lawsuits don’t go to trial as often as they settle out of court. Trials typically only happen when defendants refuse to pay enough through settlements.
What Do You Have to Prove if You Sue Schneider for a Truck Accident?
If you sue Schneider for a truck accident, you must be prepared to prove liability by a “preponderance of the evidence.” When a case goes to court, the judge or jury decide if it is more likely than not that Schneider is liable and should cover your damages.
Call Our Maryland Lawyers for Help with Your Truck Accident Lawsuit
Call the Riverside, MD truck accident lawyers at Rice Law at (410) 694-7291 to have your case assessed for free.