In a collision involving a large commercial truck, a passenger car occupant is far more likely to be injured or killed than the truck driver. Unfortunately, pursuing compensation for losses suffered in a truck accident is far more complicated than in crashes involving two passenger cars. Trucking companies and their insurers will fight fiercely to keep from paying large personal injury claims, even when the victim clearly deserves that compensation.
The experienced Sacramento trucking accident attorneys at Demas Law Group have helped thousands of injured victims recover the full and fair compensation they need to move forward with life. We understand what crash victims and their families go through, and we work hard to take as much of the burden off you as possible.
Our highly respected personal injury law firm knows how the trucking industry and trucking corporations operate, as well as what the law requires of them. Our trucking accident lawyers are not intimidated by their tactics or the resources they can draw on to fight claims, and we stand ready and well-equipped to help you.
Across Northern California, trucking accident victims have chosen Demas Law Group for our:
- 25 years of experience handling complex personal injury claims
- 99 percent success rate, including settlements and jury verdicts
- Commitment to VIP-level treatment for clients
- “No win, no fee” guarantee
Truck Accident Lawyers in Sacramento, CA
Don’t try to take on a large trucking company and insurers by yourself. Let us stand up for you. Schedule a free consultation with our trucking accident lawyers in Sacramento today. We will review the details of your case and go over all your options for pursuing the compensation and lost wages you need to move forward with your life. And you don’t pay us anything unless and until we recover money for you.
What Can a Truck Accident Attorney do for you?
A truck accident can cause extensive damage to the victims. It is not only the driver of the other vehicle that may get killed or injured in an accident involving a semi-truck but also every person within the immediate vicinity. This type of accident tends to involve multiple automobiles, which makes it even more complex and time-consuming for insurance companies to resolve.
Our Truck Accident Attorneys Can Make a Difference in Your Personal Injury Claim
The key to many truck accident claims is moving quickly to obtain evidence from parties connected to the crash before it somehow becomes “lost” or otherwise disappears. This often includes seeking a court order to compel the trucking company and/or others to preserve and make available a variety of records, as well as access to the wrecked truck.
Gathering Special Evidence in Semi-Truck Accidents in Sacramento, CA
Among the evidence our Sacramento truck accident lawyers will seek to obtain is:
- The crashed semi-truck and its event data recorder (EDR). These “black box” devices record data from the moments before and after collisions, including vehicle and engine speed, brake status, cruise control status, steering angle, forward collision, and lane departure warnings, sudden deceleration/acceleration, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) warnings, and GPS data.
- Hours of Service (HOS) logs, which all truck drivers are required to keep. Fatigued and drowsy driving is a factor in many commercial truck accidents. Drivers violate HOS regulations for their own purposes or because their employer pushes them to.
- Personnel records of the truck driver’s employment, licensing, work time, alcohol testing, performance, etc.
- Dispatch records to identify the truck’s intended route, intended vs. actual departure and arrival times, communications with the office, etc.
- Bills of lading indicate the type, quantity, and destination of the goods transported, as well as the handlers of a truck’s cargo, such as third-party service providers.
- Truck maintenance records, may indicate neglected work or suggest a mechanical problem that may have contributed to the accident. These records may also point to a liable third-party service provider.
- Surveillance video from public or private sources, such as stoplight cameras or store security cameras. Footage may show when the truck was on the road before the accident (potential evidence of HOS violations and fatigued driving) or could even show the crash.
- The truck driver’s cellphone records, which may show activity (i.e., distracted driving) at the time of the crash or at a time he or she should have been asleep according to HOS logs.
- Truck and/or truck component recall databases, which could indicate that a trucking company ignored a defect and negligently put an unsafe vehicle on the road.
In some truck crashes, we consult accident reconstruction engineers who use advanced forensic techniques to determine how collisions occurred. These specialists prepare detailed reports for us that serve as evidence in a claim.
Once we identify which party(s) should be held liable, we will identify and analyze insurance coverage that should provide compensation to you. Our legal team will manage every aspect of your injury claim so you can focus on your recovery.
Schedule a free consultation today to get started on your truck accident claim. If you have lost a family member in a truck crash, our truck accident attorneys can advise you of your options for pursuing a wrongful death claim.
Attorney-Client Relationship
An attorney-client relationship is paramount in any legal case. The Sacramento truck accident attorney can guide the client through the legal system and protect their rights. The client can provide the attorney with all the information needed to build a strong case on their behalf. This relationship allows for an open line of communication between both parties, which can be beneficial in getting the best outcome for the client.
