Who May Be Responsible for a Truck Accident in California?
When you get behind the wheel of your car, the last thing on your mind is involvement in a collision with an 80,000-pound truck carrying heavy cargo. These 18-wheeled trucks loom loudly over other cars on the freeway and streets every day and require strict regulations to ensure the safety of everyone involved is protected. When an accident occurs due to the recklessness of a driver, the company, or even a third party and you are injured, you are entitled to file a claim for damages.
At NK Law Group, we specialize in truck accident cases, providing expert legal help for these complex situations. Our team knows how to handle the unique issues of truck accidents, such as dealing with trucking laws and big insurance companies. Don’t let the liable party get away with their negligence, and partner with our team today.
Determining Fault After a Truck Accident
Various parties may be responsible for your truck accident, most commonly including the truck company. Even if the truck driver is found negligent, the truck company is directly responsible for their employees’ actions under the respondeat superior law. Other possible liable parties could include third-party vendors such as the cargo-loading company or even another driver on the road.
When determining who is at fault after the accident, the components of negligence will be used. By demonstrating that the liable party owed you a duty of care, that they breached the care, and that the breach resulted in your accident, injuries, or property damage, you are entitled to hold them accountable for their actions. If multiple parties were negligent, including yourself, you may still be able to recover damages. California currently adheres to a comparative negligence law, meaning you can file a personal injury claim for compensation as long as you are not found to be the primary liable party. For more information on this, our team is happy to review your case and provide you with an evaluation of the accident.
How an Attorney Can Help Your Truck Accident Case
When navigating the aftermath of your accident, your best possible course of action is to partner with a dedicated attorney from NK Law Group. While you concentrate on getting better, our team is prepared to begin an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding your accident. This may include:
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Acquiring expert opinions and testimonies
- Filing your claim
- Maintaining all scheduling
- Handling all communications with the insurance company, including negotiations
We understand the importance of a high settlement offer, which is why we will negotiate for every single cent you deserve. California allows victims of personal injury to recover both economic damages and non-economic damages, which is coverage for losses such as medical bills, lost wages, physical therapy, property damage, and emotional trauma.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Knowledgeable Attorney Today
Nobody deserves to pay the financial or physical price of another person’s negligence. When you partner with a compassionate and knowledgeable attorney from NK Law Group, it means more than just a lawyer to help with paperwork; you get a team that understands the specificity of your unique situation and actually cares about your case.
We are ready to help you at every step of the process, ensuring your rights are protected and your voice is heard from the first consultation to the final settlement offer. Start getting the help you need by contacting us today through our contact form or by calling (510) 519-9497.
EXPERTLY REVIEWED BY
Naseer Khan, Esq.
December 29 2023
Top-rated personal injury attorney Naseer Khan, Esq. has over a decade of experience advocating for injury victims in California. As an award-winning attorney and a member of the American Association for Justice, Khan has a stellar track record of success and devotion to justice for his clients.