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Sacramento Truck Accident Attorney
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, including death, permanent disability or serious injuries with a long and painful road to recovery. If you have been injured or lost a member of your family in a truck accident, the accident may have been caused by the driver’s negligent operation of the vehicle or the trucking company’s negligent maintenance, in which case you may be entitled to substantial compensation.
At Estey & Bomberger, our truck accident lawyers are experienced in all aspects of truck accident claims. To establish liability for your injuries, we consult with experts, including accident reconstruction experts, biomechanical engineers, training and safety experts and road design experts. We will investigate every aspect of the accident, including the driver’s training history, the truck’s maintenance history, and whether it was properly loaded. Our results-driven approach to truck accidents results in maximum recovery for clients. We have obtained numerous large verdicts and settlements for truck accidents – see our case results.
Truck Accident Injuries
Injuries resulting from truck accidents may be very serious. Catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries and others can leave victims permanently disabled. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, you deserve to be compensated for the injuries you have sustained. Damages in a California truck accident personal injury claim can include money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses. In cases of fatal truck accidents, wrongful death claims can include additional compensation for family members and loved ones.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Many truck accidents are caused by some degree of negligence on the part of the truck driver or the trucking company. Potential liable parties for a truck accident include the driver of the truck, the owner of the tractor, the owner of the trailer, the company that loaded the truck, and the company that maintained it. Some of the common causes of injury-producing truck accidents include:
- Aggressive driving behavior, such as tailgating
- Dangerous or reckless truck driver with a long record of wrecks and fatal traffic accidents
- Driving in conditions of poor visibility due to fog, snow, rain, or smoke (e.g. Truck rain accident)
- Failure of trucking company to install an under-ride protection or under-guard
- Failure of truck driver to yield the right of way
- Fatigued or tired driver; driving for too many hours without resting
- Improper or unsecured cargo loading
- Lack of training or experience on the part of the truck driver
- Not driving safely in light of weather conditions
- Poorly maintained or manufactured truck brakes
- Running off the road
- Speeding over the limit or driving at high speeds beyond the road and weather conditions
- Text messaging
- Truck drivers driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or prescription medications
- Unsafe passing
- Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights, and other warning devices
Truck Accidents and FMCSA Regulations
The trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the United States Department of Transportation. The FMCSA has established rules and regulations pertaining to safe vehicle regulations, including inspection, repair and maintenance, proper cargo loading, use of safety procedures and equipment, and keeping records. Because we have successfully litigated numerous truck accident cases, we are familiar with FMCSA regulations and how they affect any truck accident lawsuit.
Truck Accident Attorney Consultation
The first step to filing a claim for your injuries is having an attorney review your case. To speak with an experienced Sacramento truck accident attorney at Estey & Bomberger, call (916) 903-5217. In your free case review, a truck accident lawyer will evaluate your potential claim, answer your questions and explain your options for recovery. We do not charge for our consultations. If we represent you in your California truck accident claim, you will only be charged if we recover money for you.
Estey & Bomberger
California Personal Injury Attorneys
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