Have you been in a truck accident? It is a troubling occurrence to suffer through a crash with a truck, and many victims may not know how to proceed or what steps to take afterward to ensure they are protected and safe. The dangers of truck accidents are much more apparent than car accidents due to the relatively large size of the vehicles. Even seemingly minor accidents with trucks can result in devastating injuries. If you have been hurt, you can take legal action against the truck driver, or even sue the company he works for if he was on the clock at the time of the accident. Our Pasadena truck accident lawyers are more than capable of handling your claim for you and ensuring that you get the maximum compensation you deserve. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our law firm, the Downtown LA Law Group, for more assistance.

Truck Accident Information

Trucks are sizeable vehicles, often weighing a few tons; they are usually even heavier due to the trailers and containers they have hitched to the rears. Drivers can be employed by companies that require them to make deliveries and drop off and pick up goods at other locations. The drivers may have to cross state lines or go on lengthy trips lasting a few days. As a result, they may not get enough sleep or they may be careless when it comes to obeying driving regulations and laws.

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Truck crashes can occur for various reasons, but driver negligence is the most common cause. We have seen drivers get involved in accidents due to the following:

• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Ignoring right of way laws
• Running red lights
• Running stop signs
• Truck defects
• Uneven weight distribution in the container
• Improperly hitched trailer
• Blown tires
• Driver exhaustion
• Drunk driving
• Texting while driving
• Uncovered loads or improperly or overly filled loads
• Lac of warning signs or hazards on the truck
• Road defects
• Steep hills and sharp turns
• Inclement weather

Truck accidents often happen on freeways and highways, since most trucks do not travel on residential streets. The trouble with the location of these accidents is the obviously high speeds – trucks must go 55 mph if they are towing or have numerous axles, and they must travel in the right-most lane, but not all drivers adhere to that. They usually swerve around traffic and break the law, often to meet crucial deadlines. Because trucks are so much larger than regular vehicles, the ensuing accidents can cause greater or more devastating injuries. A minor car crash at an intersection could give you whiplash and a few sprains, but the very same accident with a truck could potentially paralyze you and total your vehicle. We have seen clients suffer myriad injuries from truck accidents, including:

• Broken bones
• Neck and spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Brain damage
• Concussions
• Internal organ damage
• Closed head injuries
• Herniated discs
• Crushing injuries
• Nerve damage
• Puncture wounds
• Torn muscles
• Severed limbs and digits
• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia
• Whiplash
• Coma
• Death

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Some of the most severe injuries happen in truck accidents, and you should be prepared to take appropriate legal action against the driver in the event of a crash. Our team of Pasadena truck accident attorneys is well equipped to handle your claim and secure you the compensation you deserve. You should not be expected to cover the expenses that added up after you were hurt due to the negligent action of another party.

Proving Negligence of a Truck Driver

In order to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible driver, you must establish that he was negligent. Proving negligence requires you to show these four points:

• You were owed a duty of care
• The duty of care was breached in some manner
• The breach of duty led to an accident or incident
• The accident resulted in actual physical injuries

All four of these points must be true or you will not be able to file a claim. If even one falls apart, the entire claim will be rendered false. For example, if you were not physically hurt, you won’t be able to file a personal injury claim. Rather, you would only be able to pursue damages for lost wages and damaged property. You may not have any legal experience, and thus, proving that a truck driver was negligent could be very difficult for you. If you do not have the means or knowledge to show how a truck driver is responsible for your injuries, your claim could very well be thrown out with little to no consideration. Contact our truck accident lawyers in Pasadena for more assistance.

Steps To Take After A Truck Accident

You may be confused after a truck accident and not know what to do. Too often, individuals don’t go to the doctor or they simply leave the scene of the accident if they weren’t that injured. They may fail to collect information and evidence, which could come back to haunt them if they do decide to pursue legal action. Because some injuries may not appear immediately due to adrenaline or because of previous injuries becoming aggravated, victims may sometimes hold off on pursuing claims. If you do not go to the doctor after you were hurt, the insurance agent can also claim that you were not seriously injured and that you are fabricating a story concerning the incident and the consequences. For the sake of your claim and your health, you should go to the doctor immediately after the incident. It is also necessary that you gather evidence at the scene of the accident. This includes photos of your injuries, the scene of the crash, the license number of the truck, and more. You can collect eyewitness statements and testimonies from bystanders, and you could request a copy of the police report from the cops who showed up. You should hold on to any medical receipts or doctors or paramedic’s notes that you acquire so you can show the treatment you received and how much you paid for your injuries. If the driver was working at the time of the incident, you could request his business information and file an incident report with the company. You should still write down his contact information and insurance details regardless.

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If you need help at any point, we will gladly walk you through the procedure to ensure that you get all the necessary evidence available. If you are unable to collect proof, we will do our due diligence and gather it for you, including employing our own top experts to provide insight and testimony. For the best chance at success, you should call (855) 339-8879 – truck accident attorney in Pasadena.

Deadline To Sue For A Truck Accident

In California, there is a 2-year limit on personal injury lawsuits. You will not be able to sue a truck driver beyond that point if you miss the deadline. The sooner you take legal action, the better it is for your claim. You should not wait for your evidence to start getting corrupted; the longer you wait, the more likely it is that memories will fade or you will lose key pieces of proof. You could potentially have the 2-year limit extended, though. Your case’s circumstances can influence this. If you were underage at the time of the truck accident, your statute would start when you turn legal age at 18 years old. Your statute can also be lengthened if you were left physically or mentally compromised after the incident; it would start when you return to normal. Further, the defendant must be present in the state if you intend to sue him. If he leaves the state, the statute would be suspended until he returns. To ensure that your claim is filed on time and that you do not run the risk of missing any important dates, call (855) 339-8879 – Pasadena truck accident lawyer at our firm today.

What You Can Win From A Truck Accident Lawsuit

You can win ample forms of compensation from a truck accident lawsuit. Civil cases result in monetary earnings from the responsible party to cover the expenses that accrued. If the defendant broke the law, he could have criminal charges brought against him as well. We will strive to wn you the damages you deserve, including:

• Medical expenses from the past and future for surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, medication, ambulatory transportation, and more
• Lost income from days of missed work and missed wages from the future if you need additional time to recover or if you must undergo more medical treatments
• Property damage for your vehicle and reimbursement or repair for your lost or broken personal items and belongings
• Pain and suffering damages to cover emotional anguish, fear, PTSD, anxiety, and more
• Punitive damages if the truck driver tried to harm you or acted with egregious negligence, but these damages are viewed as unnecessary and severe by many juries and can only be won by a skillful lawyer
• Wrongful death expenses if a loved one died in the incident, which could result in coverage for the funeral, pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of expected inheritance and savings, and more

You should not accept a low offer from the insurance agent. Your claim may be worth over $1,000,000, and we intend to bring you every penny you deserve. It is not uncommon for individuals to be duped out of their fair earnings because the insurance agents weren’t helpful or because the attorneys weren’t truthful. Our Pasadena truck accident attorneys will stand by you and represent you every step of the way.

Our Firm’s Goal

At the Downtown LA Law Group, we strive to bring you the maximum settlement available under the law. We treat all of our clients like family and always make sure that you are taken care of, receiving ample medical compensation, and adjusting to life after an injury. We handle all the legal proceedings and legwork of the case and do not add any stress to your life. Our aggressive lawyers pursue your rightful restitution and we do not give up until we are satisfied that we have covered all of your bases. If we need to go to court to defend your rights, we are always willing to do so. Call our firm at (855) 339-8879 for a free legal consultation with an expert attorney. You can ask us anything you wish and we will tell you what we think we can win for your claim. We won’t release any private or confidential information and you can rest assured that you will be going down the correct path. By hiring us to litigate your claim, you will also not have to pay a single penny out of pocket for our services. We will give you our zero fee guarantee, which states that we will only get paid if we win the case – and the insurance agency will cover the legal fees as a portion of the settlement we bring to you. If we do not win your case, we collect no money at all, and you won’t owe us payment. Let our truck crash attorneys in Pasadena at the Downtown LA Law Group take on your case and secure you a worthwhile settlement.