Maison Law represents victims injured in truck accidents in Redding, California. If you or a loved one is in need of extensive medical care after an accident with a big rig, but are unsure if you can afford the costs, then you’ve come to the right place.
We understand that everything in your life changes after a truck accident injury. That’s why we make it our priority to recover everything you’ve lost and get you compensated as soon as possible, so all your current and potential future damages are covered.
A truck accident injury is very serious, but it doesn’t have to determine the rest of your life. Get the legal help you need to get your life back on track by contacting Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
How Maison Law Helps Redding Truck Accident Victims
Redding experiences truck accidents primarily along I-5 due to the heavy traffic on the north-south corridor. The mountainous terrain and sub-optimal weather can cause big rigs to flip if they’re not approaching the local roads with caution. This type of driving can put many Redding drivers at risk of being involved in a life-altering big rig accident.
In many cases, truck accident victims can be left with permanent disabilities, leaving them and their families with astronomically high medical bills and an uncertain financial future. The financial and physical toll these accidents can have on a person’s life is why it is advisable to speak to one of the Truck Accident Attorneys at Maison Law. Our firm can help you recover the damage done to your life by offering you the following legal services:
- Investigating and determining wrongdoing or recklessness: Trucking accidents are complicated due to the number of victims and liable parties involved. There will be several people to get statements from, and some parties may only be discussing their involvement through their attorneys.
- Collecting and preserving key evidence: Trucking logs, street cameras, dash cams, and witness statements are all key points of evidence for your case. Our lawyers will take the proper legal steps to obtain this information and strengthen your claim.
- Communicating with insurance companies and other attorneys: With trucking companies and drivers having insurance, it is recommended to have an attorney speak to the insurance adjusters on your behalf. Oftentimes, insurance companies will attempt to trick you into taking part of the blame or get you to say something that hurts your claim. Our attorneys will protect you from liability and your right to fair compensation.
- Proving liability: with several parties being involved, any number of them could have caused or contributed to the incident. This makes determining and proving liability challenging. Our attorneys will assign a team of investigators to determine the cause of the accident, identify all liable parties, and hold those responsible for compensating you for your damages.
Get a Free Consultation
Maison Law offers a free consultation to all injured victims in California. Our Personal Injury Lawyers are here to discuss the details of your incident at no cost to you. Our firm will evaluate if you have an injury claim and the next steps you should take, free of charge. Everything you discuss with us is protected under attorney-client privilege, even if you decide not to take legal action. For more information, contact Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
What Info is Needed During a Law Firm’s Intake Process?
The intake process usually starts off with a questionnaire to assess the merits of the case. This questionnaire will provide the law firm with key information to help determine if a case is worth pursuing or not. However, if you’d like to speak directly to an attorney, you can usually setup a brief meeting to discuss the details of your situation prior to answering a questionnaire. The following data is what potential clients will need to begin the intake process with a law firm:
- Employment details: current or former employer, job title, dates of employment, and compensation information.
- Nature of the complaint: type of carelessness that led to your injury (premise liability, car accident, defective equipment)
- Timeline of events: dates of key incidents, formal complaints filed, relevant communications with employer
- Witnesses: names and contact information of potential witnesses to the alleged misconduct
- Documentation: list of relevant documents (x-rays, MRIs, doctor’s diagnosis, physical therapy appointments, workers’ compensation forms)
- Prior legal action: if you’ve filed previous personal injury claims, then the details of your previous case may be relevant to your new case
- Medical information: details about your medical diagnosis and treatment plan
- Social media presence: your injury may be documented online, as well as you discussing the details of your personal injury
Truck Accident Liability Law
In the case of a commercial truck being involved in an accident, the corporation that owns the truck will most likely be liable for the actions of their truck drivers through vicarious liability. Examples of truck owners could be:
Truck company liability is covered in California’s Respondeat Superior Law, which states:
“The employer or a principal could be held vicariously liable for an unlawful or unjust act of an employee or an agent. For the employer or the principal to be vicariously liable under the respondeat superior, the employer or the agent must commit the wrongful act while working in the scope of the employment agency.”
However, trucking accidents are more complex because several parties can be liable for causing your accident. It may seem simple, but there are a lot of different factors that go into truck transportation. Other liable parties include:
- The manufacturer of the truck and its parts
- Vendors providing services to the carrier
- The owner of the cargo
- A local government or contractor responsible for road or highway maintenance
- Other third-party drivers on the road
Proving Liability in a Truck Accident
When dealing with truck accidents, it is not always easy to prove fault. In some instances, there are multiple parties involved, as well as comparative negligence. Comparative negligence is when blame is divided amongst multiple “at-fault” parties, as stated within California’s Comparative Negligence Law:
“Under the pure comparative negligence rule, the state allows the plaintiff to claim damages for the 1% they are not at fault even when they are 99% at fault.”
Regardless of how many parties are involved, if you can prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you will most likely have a case. The following are four elements of evidence necessary to prove fault in a wrongful death case:
- Had an obligation to act with reasonable care: If a person is driving a car or a truck they are expected to follow traffic laws, as well as be aware of other drivers on the road.
- Breached their “duty of care:” The injured party (plaintiff) must demonstrate they were owed a duty of care by the person at fault (defendant). For example, in a truck accident, the duty of care would have been ignored if a truck driver broke a traffic law and was driving dangerously before the collision.
- Acted careless or reckless: If the driver failed to follow the law or safety protocols and caused another’s death, the plaintiff must prove the other’s careless or reckless actions resulted in the loss of their loved one.
- Damages: The plaintiff must be able to prove they suffered damages due to the loss of their loved one.
Typical Compensation for a Truck Accident in Redding
If you’re injured in a truck accident in Redding, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages. There are three damages you can claim that will have a substantial impact on the amount of compensation you can receive. They include:
- Economic damages: financial damages you incurred due to the accident.
- Medical bills
- Lost Wages
- Loss of future potential earnings
- Loss of property
- Cost of repairs
- Non-economic damages: these are subjective, non-compensatory damages.
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages: these are damages awarded to serve as punishment to the at-fault party.
- Reckless behavior
- Actions performed out of spite
It is important to note that the final settlement amount varies widely depending on the circumstances of each case and the severity of your damages. So, to fully understand the value of your case, it is recommended to consult with a Truck Accident Attorney at Maison Law who can provide you with an accurate settlement estimate based on the details of your incident.
FAQs
Q: Do I have a time limit to sue for a truck accident injury?
A: Two years from the date of the accident is the statute of limitations for a personal injury in California.
Q: Do different laws apply to truck accidents in California?
A: Yes, specific laws are applied only to trucks due to the size and weight of the vehicle. There are for more rules and regulations to operating a commercial truck, or 18-wheeler.
Q: What if I was partly to blame for the truck accident?
A: California is an “at-fault” state, and a percentage of the blame will be assigned to you by a police officer, insurance adjuster, or a jury. If you reach a settlement, that percentage will be deducted from your compensation.
Contact Maison Law | Redding Truck Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident in Redding, then Maison Law can help you get the compensation you need. We understand that injured victims only have one chance at securing financial relief after being injured in a serious trucking accident. That’s why we focus on getting your case resolved and getting you paid quickly and efficiently, so you can have your life back.
So, don’t wait until it’s too late to take legal action for your truck accident injuries. Contact Maison Law today for a free, no-risk consultation and case evaluation. There are no upfront fees, and you don’t pay a cent until your case is won.
