Emeryville Truck Accident Attorneys
Truck Accidents
Trucks are large in size and extremely powerful, particularly when compared to standard passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or motorcycles. While big rigs and other oversized trucks are useful in transporting large amounts of cargo from one place to another, their size and weight place other drivers on the road at high risk for serious injuries in the event of a truck collision.
Unique laws apply to commercial trucks and their drivers, and accidents involving large trucks can be complicated. Although these cases may at first seem simple, they require extensive investigation and knowledge. Issues such as whether the truck driver was driving interstate or intrastate, how well-trained the driver was, and what sort of background check the trucking company performed on the driver can make a vast difference in your recovery. If you have been injured by an 18-wheeler or other large big rig, you should only hire an Orinda traffic accident lawyer who has experience with these type of cases.
There are many causes for Northern California truck accidents, which include:
- Truck maintenance - Large trucks are complicated machines, and to ensure that they run properly they require regular maintenance. If trucks are not serviced regularly, major problems may arise, including brake failure which may result in an inability to safely stop the truck.
- Truck driver negligence - Due to financial incentives and other motivators, some truck drivers knowingly disobey trucking laws and regulations by driving for longer periods of time than is legally allowed, refusing to take mandatory rest stops, and using over-the-counter stimulants or illegal drugs to stay awake and alert.
- Faulty or defective truck parts - Defects which involve tires, mirrors, brakes, lights, fuel systems and other truck parts can result in deadly accidents. All equipment and truck parts must be checked often to ensure that they are free from defects.
In the event of a Northern California truck accident, it is imperative that you immediately contact a skilled Walnut Creek truck accident lawyer from Balamuth Law. When you have been the victim of a Bay Area truck accident, you may be faced with countless unexpected costs, particularly those associated with medical bills, physical therapy, specialists, medication, lost wages and other accident related expenses. We have years of experience successfully representing clients who have suffered severe injuries in all types of serious accidents, and we will use our knowledge of and skill in California truck law to protect your rights.
Truck Accident Verdicts & Settlements:
Listed below are verdicts and settlements obtained by Balamuth Law on behalf of victims of truck accident injuries:
Case Name: Jon Doe v. Truck Driver; Trucking Company
Recovery Range: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000
Case Name: Lisa Doe v. Driver
Recovery Range: $650,000 - $1,000,000
Case Name: Doe Parents v. Driver
Recovery Range: $400,000 - $650,000
Case Name: Nelia Doe v. Trucking Company
Recovery Range: $250,000 - $400,000
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