U-Haul is a popular company to use to transport your goods when moving. You can choose to rent trucks to carry your items or lug trailers behind them, or you can rent cargo containers themselves. Regardless of the option you select, you should still endeavor to protect your belongings and your health. Driving an unfamiliar truck or towing a heavy trailer can be difficult if you have no experience. Many accidents with U-Haul trucks happen because drivers are not used to the size or because they have never been behind the wheel of such a vehicle. To protect their customers, U-Haul offers insurance and protection, but it can sometimes be a pain to get them to pay, especially if there are extenuating circumstances. Fortunately, our team of attorneys at the Downtown LA Law Group can help you receive the compensation you deserve, and we can file a lawsuit if necessary to win any additional damages.
U-Haul would lose many customers if it did not offer adequate protection for its customers and drivers. Most of the time, personal auto insurance policies will not cover the truck you drive or the trailer you rent. U-Haul offers a few different options when you rent a vehicle or a trailer from them. If you do not select any coverage, you will be responsible for all damage done to rented equipment, dollies, vehicles, trailers, and more. Summaries of the coverage options you can select can be found below:
The different types of accident insurance and protection offered by U-Haul allow you to stay safe throughout the trip and for your items to be protected. If you need information for U-Haul insurance coverage, call our law firm for more assistance.
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U-Haul vehicles involved in accidents should be covered by U-haul’s policy if the customer bought the coverage. If you were transporting your items U-Haul might try to abstain from paying out any damages, though, especially if the accident were not your fault. Some of the causes of U-Haul accidents include:
Often, accidents are caused by the negligent behavior or careless driving of another person on the road. If you were not responsible for the crash, you should not be responsible for paying off the numerous debts that accrued from it. U-Haul may be partially responsible, especially if the crash happened because of defective equipment.
All personal injury claims are filed based on negligence. If you were in a car accident with a U-Haul vehicle, you may be able to show that the U-Haul driver was negligent. If you were operating a rental truck, though, you might be able to prove that no one but the company was responsible. U-Haul must provide its customers with working trucks and ensure that the drivers are not dangers. If you are given a truck or any rental equipment or trailer hitching equipment that is broken or clearly does not work, you could request new items. The trucks should always be inspected before they are rented out, and all equipment should be tested and maintained. If something happens to the truck or trailer mid-trip, U-Haul should pay for the damages. The company will likely try and shift blame, though, and state that you were driving recklessly or that you caused the issue when you were loading. In order to file a personal injury claim against U-Haul, you must show that U-Haul owed you a duty of care that was breached, and that the breach of duty led to an accident that resulted in physical harm. You can also show that the truck had a design defect or manufacturing error, or that there were no hazard signs or warning signs on the equipment (if you choose to file a product liability claim).
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You have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a claim against U-Haul if you were injured in an accident. This statute of limitations is in effect to ensure that claims are filed within an acceptable amount of time and do not take forever to be handled. The sooner you file your claim, the more likely it is that you will have ample evidence and your memory or the statements of coworkers will not degrade. There are a few exceptions to the statue of limitations, such as when a minor is injured, a driver or passenger is left physically or mentally incapacitated, or when the defendant leaves the state. In all circumstances must return to normal – that is, the minor must be 18 to sue, the incapacitated individual must return to physical health, and the defendant must return to the state. Tin all situations, the statute of limitations will be suspended until normalcy returns.
If you were involved in a U-Haul accident, you should follow these steps to have the best chance of success with your lawsuit and to stay safe and healthy.
Victims of U-Haul accidents should not be expected to pay for the expenses that racked up after accidents if they were not at fault. We will see to it that you are fully covered for all damages after an accident, and if we have to fight around the clock to bring you the maximum coverage available, we will do so. We will help you win the following damages:
Your case may be worth an ample amount if you were seriously injured. The insurance agent responsible for your claim will weigh the case according to the degree and severity of the injuries you suffered and how much of an impact they had on your career and daily life. If the settlement offer is not up t our standards, we will negotiate until we are satisfied with the result.
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The Downtown LA Law Group can provide you with all the info you need about who insures U-Haul trucks, what steps to take after an accident, and what you should do if you were involved in a U-Haul truck crash. Our attorneys are well-versed in U-Haul accident lawsuits and we have decades of combined experience handling accident claims. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, and we know how to win cases quickly. For a free legal consultation, call our law firm today at (855) 339-8879. We will tell you all the information you need to know about the legal process and will answer all your questions. We will also tell you how much we think your claim is worth and what we will do to win you the most damages available. If you hire us to represent you, we will give you our zero fee guarantee. This is a promise that you won’t have to pay a dime for our services. We will only get paid if we win, and if we lose, we will take no money at all from you. For the best services available for your U-Haul accident, reach out to the Downtown LA Law Group today.
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