Seasoned Truck Accident Lawyer Serving California and Wisconsin
No matter their size, trucks always pose a worrisome threat on the road. Many drivers keep their distance from semi-trucks, attempt to stay out of blind spots, and exercise caution around these vehicles. And rightfully so — truck accidents can produce catastrophic injuries and damage.
Are you the victim of a truck accident in California or Wisconsin? At Kent | Pincin, we help truck accident victims start moving forward. Allow our truck accident lawyers to fight for your right to compensation.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Despite cautious drivers’ efforts, truck accidents can happen due to a range of causes. These massive vehicles require more training and attention to operate than the average passenger vehicle. One wrong move can lead them to strike another vehicle, jackknife, and spin out of control.
Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue: Commercial truck drivers sometimes go on little sleep. When a trucking company requires drivers to work long hours with few breaks, drivers can become fatigued, limiting their reaction times and decision-making abilities.
- Speeding: Speeding is never safe, but it poses even more significant hazards for large commercial trucks than passenger vehicles. Trucks require longer stopping distances than passenger cars, and speeding only increases the necessary distance.
- Improper maintenance: Truck drivers and companies are responsible for regularly maintaining their vehicles. A lack of maintenance can lead to dangerous malfunctions on the road.
- Distracted driving: Truck drivers may turn to texting and driving, talking on the phone, or other distractions that take their attention away from the road. This can quickly cause an accident due to driver error.
- Adverse weather conditions: Rainy, slick roads pose a significant hazard for trucks. Drivers can quickly lose control of large trucks and cause serious accidents.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Because trucks weigh much more than the average vehicle, even seemingly minor crashes can lead to serious injuries. Here are a few common injuries in a truck crash:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Broken bones
- Bruises and lacerations
- Soft tissue injuries
- Psychological impacts
Fatal truck accidents are unfortunately common as well.
If you suffered severe injuries in a truck wreck, you are likely facing mounting medical bills. Our truck accident lawyers can help you seek compensation to more than cover your costs.
Types of Trucks Involved in Accidents and How Truck Type Affects the Claim
The term “truck accident” often refers to accidents involving semi-trucks, but it can also encompass any other truck. The type of truck involved in your accident likely impacted the severity of the crash. It may also affect how you proceed.
- Commercial trucks: If the truck driver was on the job at the time of the crash, you likely need to seek compensation through the truck company rather than the driver. The good news about accidents involving commercial motor vehicles is that they often contain black box devices that record data about the vehicle’s movements, which can aid your accident case.
- Pickup trucks: Although pickup trucks don’t usually cause as severe accidents as semis, they can still wreak more havoc than sedans. Our truck accident attorneys can determine whether the pickup was a commercial or personal vehicle.
- Dump trucks: Accidents involving dump trucks can spell disaster, not only for the drivers involved but also for the community as a whole. You need an experienced truck accident attorney to guide you through the legal chaos.
- Delivery trucks: Delivery vehicle drivers sometimes speed to meet tight deadlines, causing accidents.
No matter what type of vehicles your accident involved, trust our truck accident lawyers to guide you through the compensation process.
Navigating the Legal Process After a Truck Accident
The idea of pursuing compensation after a truck collision may feel overwhelming. Our experienced truck accident lawyers will guide you through the process.
- Establishing liability for your case: Determining liability is the first step in any personal injury case. We can review the accident details to determine who was legally responsible: the truck driver, their company, a truck manufacturer, another driver, or a third party.
- Gathering evidence: You need extensive evidence to support a car accident claim, especially when the defendant is a major company. Let us collect photos and videos of the accident scene, witness testimonies, police reports, black box data, and other compelling evidence to support your truck accident claim.
- Filing an insurance claim: We can speak with all insurance companies on your behalf to file a claim. Allow our law firm to gather the necessary paperwork and submit all information to the insurance companies.
- Negotiating settlements: Insurance companies, especially those representing major corporations, are notorious for lowballing claimants. Our truck accident lawyers have extensive experience negotiating settlements in accident victims’ favor. We won’t rest until you have a fair settlement offer.
- Pursuing legal action: When insurance companies refuse to budge or cannot offer adequate payment, legal action becomes necessary. Our truck accident lawyers will represent you in a personal injury lawsuit and fight for your rights.
What Compensation Can You Seek After a Truck Accident?
Our truck accident lawyers can help you maximize compensation to make up for the impact this incident has had on your life. Through a personal injury claim, you can seek economic damages to ease the financial toll the accident has taken on you. These may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Future damages (ongoing medical care, loss of ability to work, etc.)
Many truck accident cases also involve non-economic damages. These compensate you for the physical and emotional toll of the accident, covering costs such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of companionship, in the instance of wrongful death
Our experienced lawyers will explore all avenues for compensation and seek a payout that fully covers your expenses.
The Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in California and Wisconsin
The statute of limitations dictates the amount of time accident victims have to file truck accident cases. They are as follows:
- California: Two years from the accident date
- Wisconsin: Three years from the accident date
Don’t miss the deadline and lose your opportunity for financial compensation. Contact our truck accident attorneys today to initiate a case against the at-fault party.
Meet Our Attorneys
Michael J. Kent & Emily R. Pincin
Michael Kent was inspired to become an attorney by his passion for piecing together puzzles and information in his younger years. He loves nothing more than analyzing cases to piece together evidence and find out what a defendant is hiding, to obtain a positive outcome. Michael’s father, as well as his in-laws, are attorneys who have provided valuable mentorship and guidance relating to the civil justice system.
“I want to help people piece their lives back together and move forward. They deserve to be given a voice and feel protected whatever the circumstances.”
Emily Pincin was motivated to become an attorney by her affection for reading, writing, and understanding the intricacies of the law. Raised in a household with a court reporter mother, Emily familiarized herself with the justice system and became passionate about helping others through their most difficult times.
“Everything about what we do really comes down to helping the client feel that they can achieve a feeling of justification and peace. We are working to help them attain a sense of vindication.”
How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Assist You?
Our truck accident lawyers will handle as much of your accident claim or lawsuit as possible while you focus on recovering from serious injuries. We can assist with all of the following:
- Pinpointing liable parties
- Gathering evidence to support your case
- Visiting the truck accident scene to take photos and videos
- Speaking with the insurance companies and all other parties for you
- Filing documentation with insurance adjusters
- Negotiating a settlement
- Representing you in court
Seek the Maximum Compensation After a Truck Accident With Kent | Pincin
Pass the responsibility for your truck accident case over to our dedicated law firm. Our personal injury lawyers have represented countless clients across Wisconsin and California through truck accident cases, and we would be honored to represent you as well.
Contact us today at 310-376-0922 (California) or 608-999-4954 (Wisconsin) to request a consultation with our truck accident lawyers.
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