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California state experiences the second highest number of fatal truck accidents throughout the country, and much of that trucking traffic goes directly through San Francisco.
The high level of truck traffic inevitably contributes to the significant number of trucking accidents that happen in our city. Unfortunately, you could be on the wrong side of one of those crashes one day, and as you can imagine, a collision with a heavy, loaded semi can be disastrous.
When that happens, it’s best to get the medical help you need first and then contact a truck accident lawyer in San Francisco before taking additional steps. The right lawyer can provide solid, reliable legal counsel to help you make good decisions. They’ll also help you go over what happened to determine your legal options for financial recovery. Learn more about trucking accidents in San Francisco and how our law firm can advocate for your rights below.
Expertise in Handling Truck Accident Cases in San Francisco
A commercial trucking crash is often very serious considering the weight, speed, and sheer size of trucks compared to the vehicles, pedestrians, or motorcyclists they collide with. This fact alone suggests that you’ll need a solid legal representative with the right experience and expertise to handle your situation.
Trucking accidents can lead to substantial property damage, serious long-term injuries, and significant financial losses. Without the right attorney, you could wind up accepting a settlement that’s far less than what you’re entitled to. Here are Kermani LLP, we’ll do our due diligence to ensure your losses are properly evaluated the first time and negotiate a fair settlement for you.
Common Types and Causes of Truck Accidents in San Francisco
A San Francisco truck accident can happen for many reasons, but in the majority of collisions, human error and negligence are the main culprits. A wreck with another vehicle will typically happen when one driver takes their eyes off the road, loses focus, gets aggressive, or is simply driving recklessly. Here are a few of the most common types and causes of truck accidents in San Francisco:
- Distracted driving accidents;
- Truck versus auto collisions;
- Truck versus motorcycle accidents;
- Pedestrian crashes;
- Alcohol-related collisions;
- Fatigued driving;
- Rear-end crashes;
- Rollovers;
- Jackknife accidents;
- Tire blowouts;
- Blind spot crashes.
Essential Actions to Take Following a Truck Accident
Since a collision with a truck is pretty serious, it’s best to always involve the authorities when you’ve been hit. Knowing what to do after an accident can preserve your future rights to filing a claim, and involving the police helps ensure that the basic foundation of your claim is created while you get the medical care you need. Below, we’ll go over the most essential actions you need to take to ensure you can file a successful claim later.
Report the Crash
First, always report the crash. When you call the police, you need to tell them that you’re hurt. They’ll bring along emergency medical personnel to give you any on-site treatment that you need. Once the police do get to the crash scene, they’ll start a report and begin an initial investigation. They’ll ask you and the other driver questions, start gathering evidence, and attempt to determine what happened and who might be at fault. They’ll also secure the scene so that traffic can flow freely again.
Get Medical Treatment
It’s paramount to receive timely medical treatment after a trucking accident. Not only does prompt medical care protect your physical health, but it also ensures your future rights to compensation. A delay in seeking out care could derail a future claim because the other party might argue that this delay made your injuries worse.
That said, the most essential thing to do to protect your rights is to seek prompt medical care. If your injuries don’t require immediate transport to the hospital after the accident, then make an effort to visit the hospital or emergency room for a full physical checkup as soon as possible after the crash. In general, the less time there is in between the accident and seeking out care, the less opportunity the other party has to use your own actions against you.
Document Your Losses
It’s also essential that you start documenting your losses and collecting evidence quickly. You won’t be able to properly estimate the value of your claim until you’ve determined the extent of your losses.
Start by keeping a copy of the medical bills you receive at the hospital. If you get a diagnosis that suggests your injury is substantial or long-term, then make sure to ask for a copy of that official diagnosis, too. Next, take your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle to the repair shop to get an estimate of what it will cost to repair your damaged property. When you’re missing time off of work, it’s also prudent to contact your employer and ask them to write a statement that outlines your average income and how much income you’re losing due to the injury.
Establishing Fault in Truck Accidents
Under the law in San Francisco, the at-fault party will be considered legally and financially responsible for the fallout of an accident. If the truck driver caused or contributed to the crash, then things might be a bit more complicated. Rather than filing a claim against the driver themselves, you may opt to file a claim against the trucking company. Depending on the specific circumstances of your crash, other parties might also be potentially liable, like a truck part manufacturer or another driver. Establishing fault will hinge on an analysis of all the evidence secured in your case.
Seeking Maximum Compensation for Truck Accident Victims
When a trucking accident causes serious injuries or property loss, it’s usually in the injured party’s best interest to hire legal help. It’s challenging to estimate the potential future costs of a serious long-term injury or advocate for your legal rights without a solid understanding of San Francisco personal injury laws.
How Kermani LLP Advocates for Truck Accident Victims
Here at Kermani LLP, our team has extensive experience fighting for justice for individuals injured in trucking accidents across California, specifically in San Francisco. We leverage our courtroom and litigation experience, solid foundation of the law, and compassion to seek maximum compensation for our clients.
Kermani LLP’s Success in Truck Accident Litigation
Since our firm got its start in 2011, we’ve litigated hundreds of trials and succeeded in negotiating fair settlements in over 2,500 cases. Our results show our success in litigating truck accident claims as well as a diverse range of other cases.
Connect with Kermani LLP’s Skilled Truck Accident Lawyers
Are you searching for a truck accident attorney in San Francisco? We encourage you to vet our team here at Kermani LLP. Not only do we have a proven track record of success with trucking accident litigation, but we also strive to provide compassionate and client-centered legal care in every case. Our past case results and reviews both serve as evidence of these claims.
Once we take on your case, we’ll take a deep dive into what happened and how your injuries are impacting your life. We’ll compile the strongest possible claim by securing evidence, gathering the right documents, and consulting with medical experts and other professionals to properly value your losses.
We know that our legal strategies will prevail. We’ve been in business since 2011, so you can count on our team to carry you through the complexities of your case.
Are you ready to get started? Schedule your first meeting with our team now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What evidence is needed for a truck accident case?
If you get into a truck accident and you file a compensation claim, then you’ll need evidence to prove the following elements:
- The other party failed to uphold their duty of care and caused the accident.
- The accident caused your injury.
- Your injury led to specific losses.
Evidence may come in the form of physical proof like photographs, video of the accident, medical bills, police reports, property repair bills, and more.
How long does a truck accident lawsuit typically take in San Francisco?
The typical truck accident lawsuit in San Francisco takes several months to resolve. The reason why these claims take so long is because there are usually significant injuries, multiple liable parties, and quality legal representation on all sides.
How does insurance work in truck accidents?
In a truck accident, typically the trucking company’s insurance policy will cover the losses experienced after an accident when the crash is caused by the trucker or the trucking company. That said, the insurance company can deny the claim if they believe that another driver was at fault, your losses aren’t substantiated with evidence, or they believe the losses aren’t covered under the policy. If you receive pushback from a claim, then don’t hesitate to consult with an attorney.
Can families of victims file claims in fatal truck accidents in San Francisco?
If a San Francisco trucking accident leads to a fatality, then the surviving loved ones of the deceased can file a claim for compensation from the responsible party. On top of pursuing compensation for the losses experienced by the victim, the surviving family members can also file for compensation for expenses in the form of burial costs, funeral expenses, a loss of financial support, and pain and suffering.
How do truck accident lawyers assist in San Francisco cases?
After a San Francisco truck accident, a consultation with an attorney can help you go over the details of what happened, the severity of your losses, and the potentially liable parties. From there, the attorney should be able to determine if you have the basis to file a claim. If seeking compensation is in your best interest, then your attorney will help you build up your claim, gather up evidence, file the right paperwork, and negotiate with the responsible party. If the other party refuses to offer a reasonable settlement deal, then your attorney should be willing to take your case to court to ensure you get the compensation you’re entitled to under the law.
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