Pearblossom Truck Accident Lawyers
Getting hit by a tractor-trailer is the stuff of nightmares, but for you, it is a terrible reality. Collisions between trucks and cars often cause fatalities and the worst kind of injuries. Most of those injuries and deaths do not involve the truck occupants, but the driver and passengers in the smaller vehicle. The Pearblossom personal injury lawyers at Ellis Injury Law work hard so you might receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
Catastrophic truck accident injuries
While truck accident victims might feel grateful to have survived the accident, many will suffer severe or catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries are those in which the person is permanently impaired and can never make a complete recovery. Catastrophic truck accident injuries include:
- Amputation
- Burns
- Disfigurement
- Internal injuries
- Multiple fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
Truck accident victims usually need to remain in the hospital or a nursing home for a long time after the accident, and when they are able to leave, they may require new living arrangements or major home modification.
Truck accident liability
When it comes to truck accidents, there is a good chance more than one entity is liable for the crash. A Pearblossom truck accident lawyer thoroughly investigates the causes of the crash, interviewing witnesses, viewing any surveillance footage and going over law enforcement and maintenance reports. While the truck driver is generally responsible for the crash, it is possible that a mechanical defect, poorly loaded or secured cargo or inadequately maintained vehicle is a partial or primary reason for the accident. Thus, the trucking company, the manufacturer, the freight-loading company or other parties may also share liability for the victim’s injuries.
California statute of limitations
In California, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is typically two years from the date of the incident. If a person dies from their injuries, family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the death date, not the accident date.
Two years is not a long time when a person faces mounting medical bills, loss of work, loss of transportation and all the other hardships associated with severe injury. It is likely that the trucking company’s insurance representative will contact the victim, making what may seem like a generous offer. Never accept a settlement without consulting a personal injury attorney, even though the amount may seem like a lot. An experienced personal injury attorney specializing in truck accidents knows a fair settlement for the serious injuries and the type of long-term care and needs the patient may require over the years.
How a Pearblossom truck accident lawyer can help
If you or a loved one experienced the horror of a truck accident, you need the services of a personal injury attorney with vast experience in truck accidents. At Ellis Injury Law, our legal team has obtained more than $350 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Call us today or contact us online to arrange a free legal evaluation. If confined to the hospital or your home, we will come to you. If we move forward with your case, there is no fee unless we win.