SCHWINGHAMER LAW HELPS VICTIMS OF STOCKTON TRUCK ACCIDENTS

With I-5, Highway 99, and Highway 4 all running right through town, Stockton unfortunately has more than its fair share of truck accidents. At Schwinghamer Law, we have not only represented many truck drivers over the years, but we have a long history of success filing, settling, and winning truck accident lawsuits.

Truck accident cases can be different from normal auto accident cases. There are state, local, and federal regulations that regulate the construction, maintenance, and operation of big rigs that do not apply to normal cars. For example, truck drivers often drive irregular schedules, but they have to keep detailed logs in order to make sure they are fully rested.

In addition, semi-trucks often have different, specialized equipment and technology. For example, many big rigs have “black boxes” (also known as “event data recorders”) that record information about time, speed, and sometimes even acceleration forces. Some trucks have specialized wireless or GPS tracking systems installed.

Truck accident cases can also be more complicated than other personal injury cases. Big rig (also known as “tractor-trailer”) accident cases often involve more than one party who may be at fault. The responsible parties may include the owner of the truck, the owner of the trailer, the company that loaded the trailer, the trucking company, or the truck driver’s employer.

If you have been injured in a truck accident case, it is beneficial to have an experienced truck accident attorney on your side, so you can investigate these issues and hold the negligent party at fault.

IS THERE INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR TRUCK ACCIDENT VICTIMS?

Another way that truck accident cases differ from normal auto accident claims is that trucking companies usually carry commercial insurance. Commercial insurance typically has a $1 million or greater limit, as opposed to the $15,000.00 minimum limit often found in auto accident cases.

This can be beneficial for truck accident victims, because semi-truck cases often result in major injuries. Schwinghamer Law can help fight to get you the maximum compensation that you are entitled to under the law.

WHAT COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT CASE?

If you have been injured by the negligence of a truck driver, California law entitles you to recover for:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Property damage
• Pain, suffering, inconvenience, and other items that don’t have a price tag

In the case of catastrophic truck accident cases, these money damages may include items such as:

• Future life care plans – money to take care of medical treatment for the rest of your life
• Vocational Rehabilitation – money to retrain you in a new line of work if the truck accident affected your ability to pursue your chosen profession
• Lost benefits – compensation for when the accident affected your ability to earn retirement benefits through your job
• Medical rehabilitation and surgical cost – money to pay for the surgeon, anesthesia, hospital, and more
• Medical imaging and diagnosis – money to undergo MRIs, CT Scans, or other medical imaging to diagnose injuries

CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENT CASES

Truck accidents happen for all sorts of different reasons. Some of the situations that we commonly encounter include the following:

• Distracted driving or texting
• Sleepy or fatigued drivers
• Failure to take legally mandated breaks
• Unsafe lane changes
• Unsafe mechanical condition of the tractor-trailer
• Dirty, difficult to see-through windshield
• Worn, unsafe tires
• Mechanical failure of brakes or other safety equipment
• Dangerous road conditions
• Speeding
• Overloaded trucks or trucks with shifting loads
• Automobile collision
• Driver inexperience

If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, the team at Schwinghamer Law is ready to help. We regularly work with law enforcement, accident scene investigators, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals to gather the evidence needed to win a case.

CONTACT SCHWINGHAMER LAW TO SPEAK TO AN EXPERIENCED TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER

At Schwinghamer Law, we only collect a fee on truck accident cases if we first get you money compensation. You never have to worry about up-front fees or monthly legal bills. Like all personal injury cases, truck accident claims are governed by a Statute of Limitations. The time limit for filing a claim can vary, depending on many different factors, but if you wait too long, you can lose the right to sue. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.