Truck Accident Lawyers

Despite the necessity of commercial vehicles, sharing the road with them can be risky. Pressured by their company, truck drivers may feel compelled to make reckless decisions. Whether it’s driving faster than they should or longer than the law permits, these choices can lead to accidents and fatalities on the roadways. But why should you have to suffer because they were in a hurry or simply not paying attention? The knowledgeable and skilled truck accident lawyers here at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP stand ready to effectively fight for the compensation you deserve, every step of the way.

Truck Accident Lawyers Serving Accident Victims

If you have sustained a severe injury during a trucking accident, reach out to the seasoned personal injury lawyers at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP at once. With over 90 years of experience dealing with trucking injury cases, we know that recovering from a serious accident can take time and money. Money that you may not have unless you are fairly compensated. Let us help you hold the liable party accountable for their actions today.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, but they are primarily a result of truck driver negligence. Some of the most common examples of truck driver negligence include:

• Distracted driving (e.g., using a phone, eating)
• Fatigue due to long hours or lack of rest
• Speeding or driving too fast for road conditions
• Improper lane changes without signaling
• Tailgating or following too closely
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Failure to check blind spots or “no zones”
• Overloaded or improperly loaded cargo
• Ignoring traffic signals or road signs

They Have Attorneys, You Should Too.

Successful representation for truck crash cases requires an in-depth understanding of the law in general and, more specifically, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. For this reason, we use a team of experienced lawyers, paralegals, and professional investigators. We’ll gather and protect evidence, take depositions, and conduct investigations. Our team will take every necessary step to ensure that your case is the strongest possible to take before a judge and jury, if necessary.

Trucking companies will have investigators and defense lawyers of their own to work aggressively on their cases. You should, too.

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations for most truck accident injury claims in California is two years. This means that truck accident victims cannot wait any longer than two years from the date of their accident to file a personal injury claim. If they do, they will most likely be permanently time-barred from suing. The sooner you reach out to our seasoned truck accident lawyers, the better.

Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyers Today

In addition to accidents involving semi trucks, we also represent people injured in all types of commercial vehicle incidents. Our personal injury and motor vehicle accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means that if we cannot help you recover damages in a settlement or trial verdict, we charge you no fees.