Hit and Run Truck Accident Lawyers

An accident on the road involving a truck occurs every 16 minutes in the U.S. Sometimes, truck drivers engage in risky or illegal acts such as sleeping at the wheel or taking stimulants to stay awake. When an accident occurs due to their negligence, a truck driver may fear the consequences and escape the scene of the accident. In this case it is essential to contact an expert California hit-and-run truck accident attorney who has experience in helping you get the justice you deserve.

It is absolutely illegal to leave the scene of an accident without properly identifying yourself and your insurance company. Many truck drivers' careers however, depend on a clean and impeccable driving record, and therefore may risk losing their job due to the accident and run from the collision site. This will leave the victims with a horrible burden of taking care of medical and other expenses, not including the actual injuries or deaths from the accident. An experienced attorney can investigate and uncover the actions that caused the accident and help track down the perpetrator and bring him or her to justice.

Since trucks are so enormous and have great inertia, severe injuries often occur and compensation needs to be well planned for the long-term. Injuries that happen with truck accidents may include severe brain damage, spinal cord damage, migraines that could last for life, concussions, broken bones, a severed or broken limb, and even fatal injuries. Rehabilitation may be extremely expensive, and should be planned with an experienced hit and run truck accident attorney, who will be more aware of what special care is needed after handling other complex hit and run truck accident cases.

There are several motives why truck drivers usually run from a car crash:

They are uninsured
They are drunk, high, or sleep deprived
The truck is stolen
They panic and leave the scene for fear of greater consequences.

After a hit-and-run car accident, it is critical to interview witnesses and, if applicable, seek out and vigilantly examine red-light camera recordings and other video evidence. If the driver who left the scene can be identified, he or she can be held accountable.

Whether you find the hit-and-run truck driver or not, you can still get help.

If the at-fault driver isn't caught, you can still proceed with your bodily injury claim through your uninsured motorist coverage (if you carry this type of coverage on your insurance plan). Your insurance carrier will pay for the claim instead of the at-fault driver. Furthermore, you are entitled to personal injury damages including: current and future medical expenses, lost wages and future lost earnings, as well as pain and suffering.

In California, hit-and-run laws include severe legal consequences including the suspension or cancellation of one's driver's license (lifetime revocation of a driver license is possible in certain jurisdictions). It is often considered a criminal offense, which may be penalized by time in prison. Also, insurance carriers often void the policies of drivers involved in this offense.

Truck accidents such as those with 18-wheeler tractor trailers are some of the most perilous collisions on the road today. On average, a loaded commercial trailer hauled by a tractor can weigh anywhere from 55,000 to 80,000 pounds, while an automobile weighs in only about 3,000 pounds. The anxiety placed by employers on drivers to work long hours and carry overly large loads both lead to severe accidents.

Our attorneys are experienced California hit and run truck accident lawyers who have represented truck accident victims for over thirty years. We have a long track-record of success including:

$3,476,250 for a Defective Truck Case
$1,950,000 for a Truck Accident Case
$200,000 for a woman who was fatally injured when her car crashed into an illegally parked semi truck.
$250,000 for a forklift injured a delivery truck driver on a loading dock.
A U-Haul that caused two Ford Explorers to roll over, fatally injuring a child. We fought for the victims and received a substantial confidential settlement for them.

Since 1978, our firm has had the familiarity in successfully settling claims against negligent truck drivers and trucking companies. We specialize in hit and run cases and have specialists and investigators on call that have made the difference in past settlements. Your initial consultation with us is free. We sit with you and listen to your story, and then determine if we believe you have a case against the truck driver and his or her insurance company based on our extensive understanding and knowledge of California law.

You do not pay us any out-of-pocket expenses while we represent you. In other words, no bills will come from us in the mail and there won't be any calls from a collection agency asking that you give us money. We only receive compensation when your case is settled or if an award is given after a successful trial. We are paid with a fraction of your settlement or award; the rest is used to pay for your injuries, medical bill, lost wages and other damages.

If you or someone close has been injured in a California hit and run truck accident, contact our experienced truck accident lawyers today.

Call us now for a free consultation at: 1-877-854-0004.

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