A commercial truck accident typically results in catastrophic injuries for the driver and the passengers of the other vehicles. A passenger vehicle cannot stand up to the force of an impact with a commercial truck. The size and weight of the commercial truck is so massive compared to a typical passenger vehicle that the passenger vehicle simply cannot withstand the impact. This leaves the driver and the occupants of the passenger vehicle vulnerable to severe injuries and death in a commercial truck accident.
Therefore, damages from this type of traffic accident tend to be quite substantial. For that reason, it is extremely important to determine fault and to identify all responsible …show more content…
The flight recorder is commonly referred to as the black box. Large trucks also have this same technology to record information including speed, GPS location, use of the brakes, and duration of the trip. This information can be extremely useful in determining how the crash occurred and proving fault.
However, if we do not act quickly, the information on the black box can be erased or recorded over. Therefore, quick action on your part (contacting our office) and our part (putting the company on notice to preserve this data) is extremely important in a truck accident case.
Contact A Sacramento Commercial Truck Accident Attorney
The laws and regulations governing the trucking industry are complex. In some cases, the federal laws can be vague or convoluted thereby making them difficult to understand. An attorney who understands trucking law and personal injury law is able to sort through the various laws and legal theories to determine the best course of action to take in order to get you the compensation you deserve.
If you or your family member has been injured in a commercial truck accident, do not trust the insurance company for the negligent party to do what is in your best interest. Call the Tiemann Law Firm at (916) 999-9000 or chat with a representative on our website to schedule a free case