Truck Accident

TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN California

In the aftermath of a truck accident, don’t trust just any lawyer to handle your case. Turn to The Law Office of Black & DePaoli, APC for experienced and effective representation.Travis Black currently serving of counsel is a former police officer and insurance adjuster who has the skills and the resources to take on big trucking companies. Kelsey DePaoli is a seasoned trial attorney who has a track record of winning in court. Our team has secured millions of dollars in compensation for accident victims in Folsom and throughout California.

Our firm believes that when you have been hurt because of someone else’s recklessness, you deserve to “Be Heard.” That’s why our attorneys and staff provide you with the caring, personal attention you need when going through the difficult process of recovering from a truck accident.

Contact The Law Office of Black & DePaoli, APC today for a free case evaluation with a knowledgeable Folsom truck accident lawyer. We can answer all your questions and begin work on your claim immediately.

BENEFITS OF HIRING A LOCAL TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER FOR YOUR CASE

Truck accident cases often involve a significant amount of complex evidence. Trucking companies and insurers also frequently delay or deny claims for injury compensation. A Local truck accident lawyer from The Law Office of Black & DePaoli, APC can:

Quickly begin an investigation of the accident and recover evidence that may prove critical to your case
Bring in top-tier experts in accident reconstruction and trucking industry practices to help us build an effective case on your behalf
Identify all potentially liable parties and available sources of compensation, such as insurance policies
Work with medical specialists to get a clear picture of how your injuries will affect you in the future
Check in regularly to see how your recovery is progressing and answer any questions you may have regarding the issues you are facing
Negotiate aggressively for the maximum truck accident settlement you deserve, and file a lawsuit in court if it becomes necessary to fight for your rights

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How Is Fault Determined in a Truck Accident Investigation?
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Truck Accident?
How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in California?
Common Types of Truck Accidents
Common Injuries in Truck Accidents
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Folsom
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WHY TRUCK ACCIDENTS ARE MORE COMPLICATED

Truck accident claims have a few unique complexities relative to other motor vehicle accidents, in that:

Truck accidents cause more serious injuries. Trucks are large, heavy, and have significant blind spots, all of which can lead to more devastating injuries. Furthermore, the claims process may become more complicated if an accident victim is still undergoing treatment when they bring their claim. In that case, a claim will need to include an estimation of anticipated future expenses and losses.

Truck accident cases involve more evidence. State and federal regulation of the trucking industry means that companies produce a lot of documentation. After a truck accident, our lawyers must review these documents and other related data to thoroughly investigate the crash and determine its cause. Only then can the responsible party or parties be held liable for the injuries and losses they caused.

Trucking companies may have complex corporate and insurance structures. Some trucking companies use complex, layered corporate structures and insurance policies to hide the full extent of the financial resources that may be used to compensate accident victims. Our Folsom truck accident attorneys have the resources to review the businesses and insurance policies in question to determine all possible sources of compensation.

Truck accident cases may involve more at-fault parties. In most non-commercial motor vehicle accidents, one or more of the involved drivers is ultimately responsible for the collision. But truck accidents may involve multiple responsible parties. This could include trucking companies, freight companies, mechanics, loading crews, truck manufacturers, and the drivers themselves, depending on the specifics of the collision.

HOW MUCH IS YOUR TRUCK ACCIDENT CASE WORTH?

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Folsom, you may be entitled to financial compensation for expenses and losses stemming from the collision. A full financial recovery in a truck accident case may include:

Costs of treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
Long-term care costs
Lost wages or income from missed time from work
Loss of earning capacity from disabilities that interfere with the ability to return to work
Physical pain and emotional suffering
Lost quality of life from disabilities or scarring/disfigurement
Property damage, such as costs to repair or replace your vehicle

It is impossible to know upfront how much your case will be worth. Our attorneys will need to take the time to document your losses and understand the extent of your injuries. The last thing you need is to rush to a settlement and be left with unexpected losses down the line.

HOW IS FAULT DETERMINED IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION?

At The Law Office of Black & DePaoli, APC, you can expect our experienced Folsom truck accident attorneys to thoroughly investigate the cause of the crash and determine who can be held at fault. Types of evidence that our attorneys rely on in truck crash cases include:

Our law firm as extensive experience investigating tough truck accident cases. We knows how to interpret police accident reports and identify clues that could be overlooked.

The truck driver’s logs, which show how long the driver had been on duty and behind the wheel
The truck driver’s drug/alcohol screen, if they were given one after the accident
The truck driver’s employment and driving records
The truck’s electronic data recorder logs, which provide information about the truck’s performance, including speed, engine operation, acceleration, braking, or steering
In-cab camera footage
Surveillance or traffic camera footage
Trucking company dispatch records
The load manifest, which shows what cargo was loaded into the truck and how it was loaded
Truck inspection and maintenance records

WHO CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A TRUCK ACCIDENT?

Unlike most motor vehicle accident cases, in which the liable parties are usually limited to the drivers involved in the crash, truck accident cases may involve a variety of liable parties, including:

The truck driver
The trucking company
The truck’s owner (if different from the truck driver or trucking company)
The freight company that loads the truck or trailer with cargo
The truck’s mechanic
The truck’s manufacturer
The manufacturer of parts used in the truck (such as tires or brakes)

HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO FILE A TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWSUIT IN CALIFORNIA?

The statute of limitations on truck accident claims in California typically gives you two years from the date of the collision to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, you should begin working on your claim as soon as possible. Evidence can quickly be lost or destroyed, so the sooner you get an attorney, the better.

COMMON TYPES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Common examples of truck accidents that occur in Folsom include:

Jackknife accidents

in which the articulation joint between a truck and its trailer folds in like the blade of a folding pocketknife

Truck rollover accidents,

in which a truck overturns, tumbles over, or flips end-over-end

Wide-turn truck accidents,

which involve a truck sideswiping a vehicle in an adjacent left lane or having a head-on impact with an oncoming vehicle while attempting to negotiate right turns on narrow streets

Head-on collisions,

which typically occur when a vehicle drifts across the center line into the path of oncoming traffic

Rear-end truck accidents

which involve either the truck colliding with the back of a vehicle in front of it, or a vehicle running into the back of the truck or trailer’s undercarriage

Squeeze play accidents,

in which a vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle is caught on the inside right of a truck making a right turn

LEGALLY REVIEWED BY

KELSEY DEPAOLI

Kelsey DePaoli brings experience to a wide variety of personal injury cases, including vehicle collisions, wrongful death, dog bites, premise liability, public entity liability, and general negligence.

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COMMON INJURIES IN TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Given the size of a commercial motor vehicle and the speeds that may be involved, semi-truck accidents can result in serious injuries. Some of the most common injuries that result from truck crashes include:

Severe lacerations and bruising
Broken bones
Spinal disc injuries such as bulging or herniation
Whiplash
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Internal organ damage and bleeding
Facial injuries
Burns or smoke-inhalation injuries resulting from a fire

Soft-tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and tears
Neck and back injuries
Nerve injuries
Traumatic amputation
Traumatic amputation
Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries

TYPES OF TRUCKS

Our experienced personal injury attorneys have handled complex cases involving all types of commercial trucks, including:

COMMON CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS IN California

Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:

Violations of federal trucking regulations, especially violations of hours-of-service limitations
Tire blowouts
Drinking and driving
Failing to check blind spots
Inadequate stopping distance
Falling debris
Bad weather

Poor road conditions
Overweight or overloaded trucks
Over-the-counter drug use
Truck driver fatigue
Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
Faulty brakes or defective equipment
Unfamiliarity with roads

TALK TO A California TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY NOW

If you have been severely injured, or if you lost a loved one in a truck accident in California, contact The Law Office of Black & DePaoli, APC today for a free, no-obligation consultation. A California truck accident attorney will be ready to discuss your case right away. We want to help you “Be Heard.”