SoCalGas Truck Accident Injury Lawyer

Car accidents often cause serious injuries to one of more parts of your body. It’s essential that you seek medical assistance right away, as you can be left with permanent health issues if you fail to see a doctor within the first 48 hours. Injuries that are eligible for compensation from a SoCalGas vehicle accident injury claim include:

• Broken nose and other facial bones
• Traumatic brain injury
• Shoulder dislocation
• Kneecap fracture
• Deep cuts and burns
• Permanent disfigurement
• Damage to the spinal cord
• Whiplash
• Hip or pelvic fracture
• Broken bones in the hands or wrists
• Ankle sprain
• Damage to your teeth
• Paralysis

Company vehicle accidents happen quite often due to careless or reckless driving by the employee. Below are the most common causes of accidents caused by SoCalGas workers:

• Distracted while driving (texting on the phone, for example)
• Failure to obey traffic laws
• Driving while intoxicated / under the influence of drugs
• Fatigue from overwork or too little sleep
• Operating vehicles with defects or lack of maintenance issues

As you are probably aware, auto accident claims are typically filed against the driver at fault. But the process of suing for a commercial vehicle accident is more complicated. In this situation, the company – as well as the driver who works for them – is liable, as long as the incident took place within the scope of employment. Your right to sue SoCalGas is based on the legal principle of vicarious liability, which our attorneys can talk to you about during a free consultation.

If you are eligible for a car accident injury claim against SoCalGas, you can seek payment for damages that have to do with the losses you suffered. Though you may not qualify for all the damages listed below, it’s essential to understand each of these categories:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Attorney’s fees

By speaking with a SoCalGas truck accident lawyer, you can learn about the compensation you deserve by law and go after the people that failed in their duty of care to you. Our attorneys can also help you figure out how much your case is worth and negotiate a favorable settlement with the utility company.

If you suffered harm in a car accident with a SoCalGas vehicle, it’s essential to take the right steps and build a solid foundation for an injury claim. To protect your right to monetary damages, here are the actions we recommend:

• If you have serious injuries, go to the ER or call 911 for an ambulance.
• No matter what, call the police to ensure that you have an accident report.
• If you can, take photos of any injuries and the accident scene, including any damage to your car.
• Try to get contact info from witnesses, who may be willing to provide written statements.
• Look around for any surveillance cameras in the area that may have footage of the accident
• After you have sought medical attention, start a collection of evidence, like your hospital records, copies of police reports, notes of what you remember from the accident, the clothing and shoes you were wearing at the time, etc.
• As soon as possible, contact a SoCalGas car accident lawyer.

All personal injury claims in California are subject to a deadline of 2 years, starting from the date when you are injured. To put it another way, the statute of limitations for an auto accident lawsuit is 2 years from the date of the accident. Claimants that fail to initiate a claim within this amount of time generally lose the right to demand compensation from the negligent party. Considering what you have to lose, we recommend that you contact our law firm immediately and learn about the legal process from one of our legal experts.

There’s no denying that filing a claim with a major utility provider is complicated, especially when you are trying to recover from injuries that were caused by a car accident. Our legal team is here to guide you from start to finish, while ensuring that you pay $0 for the cost of legal services.

We have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy, so instead of charging you upfront for legal fees, we will ask SoCalGas to cover the cost of representing you in our settlement demands .That means we have to win your lawsuit in order to get paid, and you owe us absolutely nothing if we fail to recover your payment.

Please contact us at your earliest opportunity if you were injured in a car accident with a SoCalGas vehicle. We also offer free second opinion consultations if you would like to discuss an existing claim that you filed with another law firm.

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