Hayward Truck Accident Attorney
Hayward 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers
Because of the strong manufacturing presence in Hayward, thousands of trucks are routed to and from this city of nearly 150,000 residents. The large numbers of trucks that pass through the city pose a serious danger for other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists on the road. The large bulky trailer trucks can weigh up to 40 tons, and are not only difficult to operate, but extremely dangerous. The trailer can be the cause of a number of different types of accidents unique to commercial trucks, accidents such as:
- Underride accidents
- Jackknife accidents
- Trailer overturning accidents
- Overloaded trailer accidents
- Runaway trailer accidents
- Trailer brake failure accidents
Truck Accident Injuries
Large trucks can cause catastrophic injury accidents, and are frequently involved in fatal accidents. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that over 500,000 truck accidents occur each year. In 2009, there were 3,215 fatal accidents involving large trucks, and thousands more that resulted in serious injuries like:
- Internal organ injury
- Blunt force trauma
- Fractures/broken bones
- Severed limbs
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
Trucking Company Liability
Under California personal injury law, when a negligent employee causes a serious injury accident, the employer may be held liable for the damages related to the accident. So for cases where the accident was caused by reckless driving, drunk driving, speeding, or other types of careless behavior on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company may be held just as responsible for the damages as they would be for accidents caused by insufficient training, overloading, or defective equipment.
Recovering Compensation
In any accident where another party is at fault, you are entitled to recover compensation for all of your losses and expenses related to the accident. Because truck accidents can have a lasting impact on your future well being it is important to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve. You only have one opportunity to take your case to court. Even if your condition worsens, once a case has been resolved, you will not be able to seek any additional compensation; so it is crucial not to settle for anything less than the maximum compensation possible.
Hayward Truck Accident Lawyers
The Hayward truck accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger, understand the difference a proper compensation can make on your recovery as well as your future quality of life. Our attorneys aggressively pursue the total compensation on behalf of all of our clients. No matter how long it takes, regardless of the length of a trial, settling for an inadequate sum is never an option. Our team of truck accident attorneys are prepared to defend your rightful compensation before a jury until you receive compensation for all of the past as well as future damages you have suffered after being involved in an unwarranted truck accident.
Seek Legal Representation
If you would like to speak to a professional Hayward truck accident lawyer, please call us today to schedule a free consultation. All inquiries are confidential and can be scheduled at our offices or in the privacy of your home or hospital for your convenience. Please schedule a free case evaluation today to ensure your rights are fully protected.