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If you have been injured or a loved one passed away in a recent truck accident in Orange County, California, contact The Law Office of Stephen Fredkin for a free legal consultation without delay. Our truck accident lawyer has over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney. He can help you and your family go up against a trucking company, insurance corporation or another powerful defendant in pursuit of justice and maximum financial compensation.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of commercial trucks travel across California. California is home to the largest shipping port in the United States: the Port of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the safety of the trucking industry is not a guarantee. In 2018 alone, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that 4,862 fatal collisions involved large trucks.
Most truck accidents are preventable; they are caused by human error and negligence. Negligence is the failure to use the right amount of care, resulting in injuries or harm to others. Common examples of negligence that cause trucking accidents are driver mistakes, trucking company carelessness, poor fleet maintenance, cargo securement lapses and truck breakdowns.
Determining the cause of your truck accident can help you file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party or parties. In California, if someone had the power to prevent your truck accident, that person’s insurance carrier is financially responsible (or liable) for your injuries and losses.
Hiring a truck accident attorney in Orange County can give you greater negotiating abilities during a lawsuit, without adding any pressure to you or your family members. Your attorney can handle complicated legal matters on your behalf – including going to trial, if necessary – while you concentrate on your medical recovery.
Retaining a trial attorney can be beneficial, as insurance companies respond differently to attorneys who have the power to go to court. They wish to avoid a trial at all costs. This often pushes them to offer higher initial settlement offers. If the insurance company still does not offer a fair amount, your trial attorney can file a lawsuit and go to court for maximum financial compensation.
The injuries involved in a commercial truck accident are often more dramatic than those in a standard passenger car collision. The weight and size of a commercial truck (which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds) can cause life-altering injuries to victims. Common injuries include:
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury in a truck accident in Orange County, we can help you fight for the financial compensation that you need to pay for your ongoing medical bills and other related losses. Discuss the potential value of your case with our truck accident attorney today.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Orange County, you do not have to go up against the trucking company or another defendant alone. Attorney Stephen Fredkin can help you seek a monetary recovery and hold the at-fault party accountable using proven legal tactics. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation at our conveniently located law office.
