Maison Law represents accident victims hurt by truck drivers in Fresno. We also get aggressive when drivers and trucking companies try to deny fault and reject injury claims. Maison Law is ready to present stronger evidence and apply legal pressure to get clients a second chance at the recovery support they need.
You can contact us for a free case consultation to talk over your options. A real Fresno truck accident lawyer will go over how to get your case reopened to earn the support you need for recovery. It’s a no-risk, informational meeting, and there’s never any obligation.
When You Should Have a Lawyer for a Truck Accident Claim Appeal
When you are in a truck accident involving a serious injury that wasn’t your fault, it’s a good idea to have a skilled attorney’s help. The higher your medical bills go, and the more hours you lose at work, the harder companies and their insurers will fight to avoid blame.
Insurers might even reject your claim without a solid reason, hoping you don’t seek a lawyer’s guidance and just give up. A lawyer becomes even more critical if you receive a rejection letter. You may earn an appeal, but if you submit generally the same case with the same evidence, it’s hard to expect a better outcome.
Your lawyer fully investigates your case and makes sure all evidence is included in a claim. It’s definitely worth a talk with a lawyer if your case involves a broken bone, a neck or back injury, a Traumatic Brain Injury, or any other serious wound.
In California, drivers are always allowed to file a claim, an appeal, or a lawsuit on their own. But a skilled lawyer can make a real difference in the outcome of your redo opportunity. Your lawyer can also often earn you much more than you could by handling a claim or an appeal yourself.
Scheduling a Free Consultation with a Real Fresno Truck Accident Attorney
An accident caused by a delivery driver or a produce truck driver can make it hard to figure out who should take the blame. Should it be the truck driver, the company that sends the driver out on the road, or perhaps the owner of a local farm?
We offer a free, confidential review with no obligation. It’s a quick way to determine who might be responsible and your options for getting help if your first claim is denied.
What You Can Demand in a Truck Accident Claim Appeal
You were the victim of a careless truck driver’s mistake. That should never mean you have to lower your expectations on the support you seek and shouldn’t have to beg for.
It’s true even if your claim was denied by an unfair or shady insurance company. You don’t have to give up on some of our demands when you take a second shot at getting justice.
Every medical bill, missed payday, and the changes an accident and injury causes to your wellbeing should still be the trucking company’s responsibility.
Your attorney gathers evidence and documentation of every hardship you endure and makes sure the list is included in any appeal or lawsuit.
The list must include these and other factors:
- The totals on your current medical expenses and estimates on any future care likely to be needed
- Estimates on long-term costs if you come away from a truck accident with a permanent disability
- Compensation for the physical pain victims suffer and for any therapy needed
- Compensation for the emotional distress victims are put through in recovery and for any therapy required
- Reimbursement for income you lose while missing work
- Travel expenses to make a lot of doctor’s appointments and for potential visits to specialists out of the area
- Car repair costs if your vehicle was damaged
- Wrongful death benefits for families if a loved one is killed in a tragic truck accident
Your Options After Being Denied Coverage After a Truck Accident
Fresno is a hub for so much industry and agriculture across the Central Valley. Semi-trucks roll out of factories and packing plants and travel busy routes like Highway 99. Produce trucks from local orchards or ranches are big enough to take up more than one lane on 180. Loaded-down delivery vans can rush around Fresno neighborhoods.
It’s already a dangerous journey with a heavy load, but any truck driver who isn’t paying full attention to the job or gets a bit reckless only increases the accident risks.
You or a family member may have been hit and have already filed a claim with the company or corporation responsible for the truck driver. But these businesses can afford teams of lawyers and also have insurance adjusters who will try to cast doubt on your case and your injuries. They can even find an excuse (or manufacture one) to reject your claim and shut you out.
But you shouldn’t give up all hope after a rejection. The insurer is required to give you an appeal option, and there are other avenues allowing victims to take action.
- File an Appeal. Your attorney can send a formal letter appealing the insurer’s decision. This should earn an appeal. A different claims adjuster should be assigned to your case, and the claims process should start over. It’s a great opportunity for Maison Law to bring in new evidence and data from an accident reconstruction team to prove fault and win support.
- File a Lawsuit. If a local trucking company or a corporation like Amazon still refuses to compensate you for your hardships, Maison Law can file a lawsuit on your behalf. A trial is often a powerful threat that makes insurers treat you fairly and reconsider offering you a fair settlement check. They don’t want to lose profits by paying for an expensive trial and lose standing when the facts of your case come to light.
- Report the Insurer to the California Department of Insurance (CDI). If insurers broke state law when they denied you coverage, state administrators may award you full compensation and force the insurer to pay a penalty. The CDI may be slow to investigate your case, with its workload already high. They might also rule against you.
Speak to a Fresno Truck Accident Lawyer After a Claim Denial
If you are seriously injured in a collision caused by a truck driver, and your claim is tossed out by a commercial truck insurance company unjustly, you should speak to a local lawyer as soon as possible.
If your claim gets rejected, it doesn’t have to be the end of the story. With a good lawyer and an aggressive response, you can still earn justice and support. Maison Law offers a free case consultation to go over what a rejection letter means and how to fight back.
And you should never have to worry about the cost of hiring a lawyer while you’ve been made to wait on support after a claim denial. There are no up-front costs to hire Maison Law. We also don’t get paid unless we win your case or appeal. If we win, our fee comes out of the settlement check that a trucking company must write for you.
