SACRAMENTO BIG RIG ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Sacramento Semi Truck Accident Lawyer, Big Rig Injury Attorney, Tractor Trailer Injury Accident Lawyer
Statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration only tell part of the story. Over 5,000 people died and
131,000 were injured in truck or trucking accidents in 2001. Which people? Most of its passengers were in cars. Trucks can
be 40 times heavier than cars, and in a truck/car collision, the car and the people inside sustain most of the damage.
Trucking accidents are different than other vehicle accidents because of the federal laws that govern the trucking industry.
Federal regulations require that certain evidence must be maintained, but only for a limited amount of time. For example,
the truck driver’s log may be destroyed after
six months if an attorney does not obtain a court order or take other immediate action.
Over the road trucks must also carry various levels of insurance coverage, depending on the nature of the materials in the
truck. This can create a situation where the hauling and leasing companies may spend months or years arguing about which
insurance company is responsible for compensating the victim in a truck liability case. You will need someone to represent
you in this potentially long, drawn out process as you deal with other issues in your life.
Truck Liability also involves trucking companies. As you probably know by now, the trucking company’s claims adjuster begin
to protect the trucking company’s interests right after your accident. The designated investigator has already started to
collect evidence to defend or minimize the claim. In addition, the trucking company may attempt to steer you away from
legal counsel because trucking companies know that if you have a trucking accident attorney, you are likely to
receive a larger settlement. We highly recommend that you do not discuss your accident with anyone unless you have legal representation, as anything you say may be used against you later.
If you or one of your loved ones has been involved in a serious trucking accident, we are truly sorry for your loss. Based
on our experience, we know that what you are going through is extremely painful and difficult. One of the most important
things you can do right now is protect yourself and your family from any further damage. Contact the Law Offices of Frank D. Penney today and we will guide you through the legal process and make sure you get the money you need for medical bills, lost work time, and other damages.
