California Truck Accident Attorneys

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues federal trucking laws, which are published in the Federal Register and the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. These laws are what truckers across the U.S. must abide by in order to operate large trucks in the state of California.

One of the best ways to avoid a trucking accident and subsequent injury is to drive defensively. At the end of the day, you cannot control what other drivers do. If a truck driver is going to drive while intoxicated, there is nothing that you can do to stop him. You also have no control over whether the parts making up a tractor-trailer are in good working order or manufactured correctly. Your best means of avoiding a trucking accident is to be aware of where these trucks are at all times and make sure you stay out of harm’s way. Don’t try to pass a truck to the right when it’s attempting to turn and don’t suddenly pull out in front of it.

There is no way to know what is going to happen in your case until it happens. This is because every case is different. In most trucking accident cases, the personal injury lawyers at The May Firm will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of your trucking accident and who was responsible.

We will also contact the insurance companies of the various parties involved to negotiate a settlement that will appropriately compensate you for your injuries. If one or more of the parties are unwilling to take responsibility and pay you what you’re legally entitled to, we will take them to court. When you hire The May Firm to handle your trucking accident case, you can expect us to remain in touch with you every step of the way – ensuring you are fully informed.

The victim of a trucking accident may be entitled to receive compensation from multiple sources. The individual or company responsible for reimbursing you for medical expenses, lost wages and pain & suffering will depend on how the accident was happened.

For example, a truck with faulty brakes may lead to liability on the part of the truck brake manufacturer. Driver negligence can lead to the victim receiving compensation from the driver and even the trucking company who employed them. At the end of the day, the one person who shouldn’t have to pay anything for a trucking accident is the innocent victim.

That’s why we suit up and stand-up for victims and their families everyday.

When you are injured in an accident that you didn’t cause, the most important thing that you can do is take care of yourself. It can be very difficult, if not impossible to effectively navigate through the truck accident claims process on your own.

Insurance companies usually attempt to settle cases as quickly as possible to avoid paying further medical fees for innocent victims like you. By hiring a personal injury lawyer, you can focus on getting back on your feet and you can trust that the battle is being fought by knowledgeable attorneys. Experience the peace of mind that comes from your phone no longer ringing off the hook, demanding that you handle with things that you are unfamiliar with.

As you heal from your physical and emotional injuries, an attorney will fight the insurance companies and the person who is at fault for the accident to get you the compensation that you deserve. The personal injury lawyers at The May Firm have extensive knowledge and experience handling truck accident personal injury cases in California.

Get medical help. Even if you feel fine and believe that you haven’t been injured, your safest move is to be medically examined by a physician. Many injuries do not immediately present themselves to the untrained eye.

In other words, if you were involved in a trucking accident, get yourself to a doctor!

Immediately following a trucking accident you should call 911 and report the accident. The local police and the California Highway Patrol are experts at investigating accident scenes. They can assist in determining who was at fault and what it was that they did wrong.

If you feel up to it, you should take photos of the accident scene. Document everything. Take photos, write down license plate numbers and any information about the trucking company that you can obtain from the side of the truck and/or trailer, and talk to witnesses.

But, most importantly, seek medical treatment. Then contact an attorney that specialized in handling trucking accident cases in California. Do not talk to the insurance company without first being briefed by an experienced personal injury lawyer, like The May Firm.