Did you get injured in a truck incident? Was someone you love hurt in an accident involving a tractor trailer? Semi trucks, weighing up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded are important to American commerce, yes, but they also can be dangerous for other vehicles and pedestrians. Experienced tractor trailer accident attorney Belal Hamideh has helped many victims of these accidents to receive the compensation they deserve.
What Damages Can I Claim After a Tractor Trailer Accident?
After a truck accident in California, you can claim both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include costs like medical expenses, therapy, lost wages, and vehicle repair or replacement costs. In severe cases, compensation for modifications to your home and in-home care may also be needed.
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, include intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of limbs, and diminished quality of life. We fight for you to be compensated for all your physical, emotional, and financial losses. When you meet Belal for a free case evaluation, he’ll let you know what your claim is worth.
Who’s Liable for My Truck Collision?
Usually it’s the driver, but they might not be the only liable party.
See, truck accident cases are often complex, involving multiple parties and complicated legal issues. Trucking companies and their insurance companies employ vigorous defense tactics, (to say the very least), making it challenging for victims to receive the compensation they deserve.
Belal is adept at handling these complexities, doing everything possible to make sure you get the compensation you’re owed.
In these cases, liability can extend beyond the driver, potentially encompassing trucking companies, leasing companies, cargo loaders, manufacturers, and even property owners where the incident happened. Identifying all liable parties is crucial, and Belal’s expertise ensures every stone is turned in pursuing your claim.
What Causes Truck Collisions?
It could be any number of factors, including:
Driving Under the Influence: Regrettably, some truck drivers steer their vehicles while intoxicated or under the influence of substances.
Excessive Speed: Trucks require a lot of time and distance to brake and stop, making speeding a bigger risk than it might be for other vehicles.
Fatigue: Truck operators often pressured by tight schedules might drive for prolonged hours, leading to delayed reaction times or even dozing off at the wheel.
Distracted Driving: Like any other motorist, truck drivers can cause accidents when they text or eat while driving.
Truck Maintenance Failures: Issues with brakes, tires, wheels, steering, and other critical components can cause accidents.
Defects in the Truck: Manufacturing flaws can heighten the probability of accidents, bringing a significant risk to drivers.
Improper Loading: Loose or unsecured freight can cause accidents, underlining the need for correct loading practices.
Environmental Factors: Harsh weather conditions, such as snow, ice, strong winds, or intense rain, can lead to fatal accidents.
If you were injured in a truck accident due to the actions of another, we can help. If you think that may be the case, give us a call.