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Amicus Legal Group represents victims of commercial truck accidents throughout the state. Our California personal injury lawyers help clients receive the necessary medical care for their injuries and the maximum compensation possible for their losses. We protect your rights and interests against truck drivers and their insurance companies who have failed in their duty of care toward you.
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Trucking accidents are different from traditional motor vehicle accidents. Not only are the vehicles larger and heavier, but truck drivers also follow different laws, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations:
Truckers must follow strict guidelines for the number of hours they can operate their semi-truck and the period of rest between trips. Per FMCSA regulations, truckers are limited to 60/70 hours behind the wheel in 7/8 consecutive days. After, they must rest for 34 consecutive hours before starting another shift. They are also restricted to the number of hours they may operate and rest in a day.
Per FMCSA weight regulations, the commercial vehicle’s gross weight cannot exceed 80,000 pounds. Further, the vehicle may only carry 20,000 pounds on a single axle and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle group.
Truck drivers must also keep current records on the period in which they have driven, the total miles, vehicle number, and carrier. These records must be held for six months. Some truck companies also employ electronic logging devices (ELD) to assist in this recordkeeping.
Additionally, the truck’s maintenance and regular inspections are required by FMCSA regulations, including brakes, tires, and lighting. Any failure to maintain these requirements could amount to negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company.
Another significant difference between semi-truck accidents and those involving passenger vehicles is that more than one party could be at fault for your injuries. Depending on the chain of command and the facts of your case, your claim may extend beyond the driver to the following parties:
Your accident could also be the result of another passenger vehicle driver.
Our legal team will investigate your accident and gather the evidence necessary to prove who the at-fault party was, how they are at fault, and what damages you have suffered.
For Amicus Legal Group, there is no greater responsibility than earning your trust. As your personal injury attorneys, we want you to focus on your doctor’s orders and getting better. Leave the fight with the insurance company to us. Our law firm has the resources to develop your case and fight for a settlement that fairly reflects your losses.
Negligence requires demonstrating four elements:
Proving these four elements requires evidence. Our legal team will investigate your trucking accident and gather the evidence necessary for your personal injury claim. The evidence in your case may include the following:
We may also employ expert witnesses, such as accident reconstructions, to clarify details and validate our findings.
Once collected, we will file a claim with each liable party and pursue the maximum compensation possible for your case.
Another unique aspect of truck accident cases is the fact that some of the evidence may be in the hands of a defendant. We advise reaching out to us as soon as possible so that we may send spoliation letters to the trucking company to preserve the records they have before they are lost or destroyed.
Call Amicus Legal Group today. Your California truck accident attorney can help you pursue the compensation you and your family need.
Truck accidents are often catastrophic for the victims. The injuries are typically more severe and permanent than those in typical accident cases. They can include catastrophic injuries such as the following:
Such severe injuries often require medical treatment at a level 1 trauma center, such as LAC+USC Medical Center or a similar facility. Such care is often very expensive. You can expect that the insurance company will not readily pay an adequate settlement for your injuries. Do not let them get away with a subpar offer. Hold them accountable by hiring our California truck crash attorney to represent your needs and interests.
We will document your injuries and ongoing losses. While all cases are unique, we have a proven track record of securing compensation for damages related to:
Under CCP § 335.1, you typically have two years to file a truck accident lawsuit with your local county courthouse. If you miss this deadline, you could lose the right to seek restitution for your losses. The courts could bar your case, and the insurance companies will have no reason to negotiate a settlement with you.
However, if you reach out to us as soon as possible, we can secure your rights.
Don’t leave your case to chance. Contact us for a free case consultation. Our California truck accident attorneys work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.
Call us today. Let us know how we can serve you best.
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