Accidents involving commercial trucks are much more likely to lead to catastrophic injuries or death than an accident involving two passenger vehicles. If you have been involved in an accident with a truck, and have suffered serious injuries, then we invite you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. In the meantime, read on to learn more about the options available to you.
There Are Several Parties Who May Be Held Accountable for Your Injuries
There are many reasons that accidents with commercial trucks can be challenging, including the fact that there are often several parties who could potentially be at fault. For example, it may be that the driver was at fault, the company that owns their truck, or the company that loaded their cargo. It could be that the city is responsible for not maintaining the roads.
The first job of your attorney will be to determine who was at fault. In many cases there is more than one party at fault. In fact, you may even be partially at fault. The good news is that California law allows you to sue other parties for their percentage of fault. For example, if your injuries are $100,000 and it is determined that the trucking company is 49% at fault, they would be responsible for 49% of your $100,000 of damages, which comes out to $49,000.
Examples of Ways in Which Others Can Be at Fault for Your Accident
There are many situations in which another party may be at fault entirely or partially for your accident. For example, it may be that the truck driver was drowsy. If this is the case, then they are at fault – but their employer may be at fault as well if they required them to work more hours than they were legally allowed to work.
It may be that the roads were unsafe and the truck driver drove anyway, but once again it may also be partially the fault of their employer for insisting that they drive. There may have been an issue when the truck was being loaded, in which case the truck driver, their trucking company, or the company that loaded the cargo could all potentially be at fault.
We Can Help You Get the Financial Assistance You Need
We know that no amount of money is going to take away the pain and difficulty you have lived through. That said, being compensated for your injuries can help you pay outstanding medical bills, get the physical therapy you need, and help you being your life again. If you want to know what your options are, we invite you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
