California Truck Accident Claims & Compensation 

What Is a Truck Accident Claim?

A truck accident claim falls under the category of a personal injury claim, and is a legal request for compensation from the insurance provider of the at-fault truck driver or trucking company. When the request is denied or unfairly negotiated, a truck crash attorney may take additional action by filing a truck accident lawsuit, involving the court system in the process of recovering compensation from those at fault for your injuries. 

Truck Accident Injury Claims and Insurance Claims are Different

Though the language may look similar, filing an injury claim after a truck accident differs from submitting an insurance claim. An insurance claim is typically a request made to your own insurance company after an injury, with the intention of covering a loss under your policy. 

Our team of attorneys at Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyers will fight for the justice and compensation you may be entitled to under the law. We’ll speak with the insurance companies, submit your truck accident claim, negotiate a fair settlement, and represent you at trial when needed. 

We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars for our injured clients. Start the important conversation about your truck accident claim today. Contact us 24/7 to schedule your free case evaluation. 

Collecting Compensation via a Truck Accident Claim or Lawsuit

When an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle causes an accident, our truck accident injury lawyers step in to pursue your compensation, known as “damages,” so that you can be made whole again in the eyes of the law. 

We’ll file your truck accident claim with those responsible. 

Our attorneys work for our clients to recover compensation that covers nearly all of your potential costs and needs, including:

• Punitive Damages – In some circumstances, the truck driver or trucking company’s actions are so destructive and outrageous that courts allow for punitive damages as punishment for those responsible. We’ll help determine if this applies to your injury claim.
• Medical Expenses – Those responsible should pay for your hospital stay, surgeries, doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, and medications. You may also deserve compensation for any medical devices you need during your recovery.
• Future Medical Bills – Because truck accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, you may face future medical needs on top of your current ones. Our Los Angeles big rig accident attorneys can help you calculate these potential costs, including ongoing care or in-home nursing if your injuries require it.
• Lost Wages – As you recover, you’re likely going to miss time off work. Claiming lost wages allows you to focus on your healing, rather than trying to get back on the job as quickly as possible.
• Lost Income Potential – Serious, permanent injuries may make it impossible for you to do your job like you did in the past, and this can hurt your future income. You may be eligible for compensation to make up for these lost future wages.
• Pain and Suffering – Pain and suffering is a way to put a dollar amount on the physical pain you have after your accident. You may also require therapy for challenges like PTSD after a truck accident. When merited, we’ll pursue this compensation on your behalf.
• Home Adaptations and Accessibility – If you have a serious neck or spine injury, you may require a wheelchair. A truck accident claim should include a demand to cover the changes needed to make your home accessible.
• Loss of Consortium – If you’ve lost a loved one in a crash, or their life has been dramatically altered in ways that affect the companionship you once enjoyed, we’ll demand compensation for this loss.
• Funeral Expenses – In fatal accidents, the family members left behind must cover funeral and burial expenses. Our truck accident attorneys will include this in your truck accident claim.
• Property Damage – In addition to injuries to the accident victim, truck accidents often cause property damage, including vehicle damage and personal items.

How Our Truck Accident Compensation Lawyers Fight for You

Call us 24/7 to get a free evaluation of your truck accident injury claim. Your case matters to us. When we take you on as our client we will:

• Provide a Free Case Evaluation: Sharing your important story is critical. We’ll help determine the strength of your truck accident claim and pursue compensation before any deadlines expire. Your starting place is with a free case review with our skilled truck accident lawyers.
  
• Investigate the Accident: Our lawyers will review police reports, medical records, inspection reports, maintenance logs, and any additional evidence to build a strong case.

• Meet Deadlines for Filing a Truck Accident Claim: Your claim must get filed before your opportunity for a lawsuit expires. Because filing and notice deadlines do exist, we encourage you to contact our law firm as soon as possible after an accident.
  
• Submit a Demand Letter: We’ll demand justice and fair compensation from trucking companies and their insurance providers.
  
• Negotiate on Your Behalf: You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future lost income, pain and suffering, and more. We’ll work hard to negotiate a strong and fair settlement with the insurance providers.
  
• Litigate Your Case when Needed: We’ll file a personal injury lawsuit when needed and prepare for a trial in court.
  
• Reach a Settlement or Verdict: If the trucking company fairly negotiates, you may decide to accept a settlement. But should they not offer a fair settlement, we’ll be prepared to argue your case in court and demand a fair verdict from a judge or jury.
  
• Collect Your Compensation and Close Your Case: Once a settlement or verdict has been reached, we’ll finalize any remaining details to help you collect recoverable damages.
  

Don’t delay. Contact our experienced truck crash lawyers 24/7 to get started on your injury claim. 

Negligence & Liability: California Is an At-Fault State

Unlike “No-Fault” states, California is considered an At-Fault state, using a system called Pure Comparative Negligence.[1] This means that the truck driver or trucking company who contributed to the crash is responsible, or “liable,” for paying compensation (known as “damages”) to those who have been injured. 

Our injured clients may still recover damages even when they are partially or nearly completely at fault (up to 99% at fault), and whatever the injured party collects will be reduced by the percentage they are at fault. For example, if you are deemed 40 percent at fault, you may still collect 40 percent of the damages.

Your Truck Accident Claim Has a Deadline: The Statute of Limitations

In order to pursue a truck accident claim or injury lawsuit, you must take action before the deadline. California’s statute of limitations for truck accident injuries is two years, and typically six months for accidents involving government entities.[2] This means you must file your claim within two years, or even six months, from the date of the accident to seek compensation. 

We Use Contingency Fees to Help Our Clients Succeed

When we work on your case, we’ll use the popular Contingency Fee pricing model seen in many truck accident injury cases. Schedule your free case evaluation and learn more about our Contingency Fee Lawyers: You pay no fees unless you win. Our lawyers have recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured people and their loved ones. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Claims

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