Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer - Commonly Asked Questions

If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to a collision with an 18-wheeler, your life is being overwhelmed with phone calls from insurance companies and investigators.  Your world revolves around pain and doctor visits and you need guidance as to what needs to be done.  Our Los Angeles truck accident lawyers have organized a list of questions they are most commonly asked by clients, and other people who have suffered injuries and damages due to a collision with a big-rig.  If you wish to discuss your case or have additional questions, contact our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys for a free consultation and learn how we can help you.

Q:  The trucking company's insurance adjuster keeps calling wanting a statement, shouldn't I talk to them?

A:  No.  Insurance adjuster's, investigators and defense attorneys know what questions to ask and how to ask questions that could be damaging to your claim.  Many times the insurance representative will call you days after the accident, before you have fully assessed your injuries and the damages sustained to your vehicle, lost income, and other damages incurred as a result of the collision.  You should always speak to a qualified, experienced truck accident attorney before speaking with any adjuster or investigator.

Q:  Can I be compensated for the damage to my vehicle? Doctor bills? Lost income?

A:  Although every case is unique with its own set of facts and circumstances, once it is established that the cause of the collision was the fault of the trucking company or truck driver, you could be entitled to compensation for present medical costs as well as future medical care, property damage, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses.

Q:  The insurance company for the trucking company has offered me a settlement, can't I take that and get on with my life?

A:  Many times the insurance company is going to offer you a quick settlement in order to have you sign a release which states that you will not file a claim for additional injuries and damages.  These settlements are typically offered within weeks of the collision and you usually haven't had an opportunity to fully evaluate the full extent of your injuries, what medical treatment will be required in the future, the income you have lost and could lose in the future, and other damages that are related to the collision.  Insurance companies are in the business of making money, not giving it away.  A quick settlement is their way to limit the pay out.  You should always consult with an expert truck accident lawyer before speaking to an insurance company representative, and definitely before accepting any check from an insurance company.  Accepting a settlement could prevent you from receiving the compensation you deserve.

Q:  Why should I work with your lawyers?  There are thousands of attorneys in Orange County.

A:  It is true; Orange County is well populated with attorneys.  However, collisions involving trucking companies are very complex.  It is not uncommon for investigators from the trucking company and their insurance carriers to arrive at the scene before it is cleared; the insurance company is out to limit the liability of the trucking company and truck driver which ultimately reduces the compensation to you.  With our qualified, expert truck accident lawyer on your side from the beginning, you have protection and guidance to ensure your claim is handled correctly.  Lawyers who do not have experience representing clients injured in truck accidents are normally not aware of the regulations and laws that truck drivers and trucking companies are governed by, and are unaware of the duties of a truck driver and the safety measures trucking companies must conduct on a regular basis.  For many years our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys have successfully represented countless clients who have suffered severe, catastrophic injuries as the result of a collision with a big-rig.

Call our Los Angeles truck accident lawyers for a case evaluation and consultation.  We are here to relieve your burdens allowing you to concentrate on your recuperation.