Fresno Truck Accident Attorneys

For Injury Claims Against Trucking Companies

Truck accident claims are complicated because they almost always involve not just a negligent truck driver but also a trucking company that hired them. You could be going head-to-head with defense attorneys who are kept on staff by trucking companies and insurance companies that sell policies to trucking companies. You should not try to take on such a powerful legal force on your own, especially when you should be focused on rest and recovery.

To confidently bring an injury claim against a trucking company and/or truck driver after a crash in Fresno, come to Alvandi Law Group, P.C.. Our truck accident attorneys have the experience, resources, and legal knowledge necessary to handle virtually any case against a trucking company, including those that go to trial. Let us guide you through the entire legal process, so you can take care of yourself while we take care of your case.

Contact us online or call (800) 980-6905 to ask for a free case evaluation to get started today.

Different Types of Truck Accidents in Fresno

Fresno is crossed by several highways, including California Highway 99, 180, 41, and 168. Commercial trucks use these highways at all hours to carry freight in all directions. Unfortunately, with so many big rigs and 18-wheelers on the roads of Fresno at any given hour, the risk of a truck accident of one type or another is quite high.

Different types of truck accidents include:

• Jackknife accidents
• Rollovers
• Underride accidents
• Rear-end collisions
• Tire blowouts
• Wide-turn accidents

No matter what type of truck accident you were in while driving through Fresno, our attorneys can help you make sense of your situation. We have the investigative knowledge and resources to sort through the details of any wreck.

FMCSA Violations & Truck Accidents in Fresno

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a government agency in charge of regulating the trucking industry and related industries with the main goal of keeping the roads and highways of America safe for everyone. When a truck accident happens, one of the first things our attorneys will question is whether an important FMCSA safety regulation was violated. If the truck driver or trucking company violated an FMCSA regulation, resulting in your truck accident, the violation could act as the groundwork for your injury claim.

Important FMCSA violations that promote roadway safety include:

• Hours of service regulations (i.e., 14-hour limits per shift)
• Weight limits (most commercial trucks cannot weigh more than 80,000 pounds)
• Maintenance and service requirements for trucks and truck parts
• Drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers
• Training and licensing requirements for truck drivers

Holding the Right Parties Liable for a Truck Accident

Who is responsible for your truck accident that happened in Fresno? It might seem logical to blame the truck driver who hit you, but you might be surprised to learn that other parties could be to blame, too. With an investigation of a truck accident, it isn’t unusual for multiple defendants to be named in a truck accident claim.

Liable parties in a truck accident claim often include:

• Truck driver if they have a separate insurance policy
• Trucking company if the truck driver was an employee, not an independent contractor
• Maintenance crew or part manufacturer if a part failure caused the accident
• Cargo loaders if a cargo issue (overloaded or top-heavy) caused the accident

Serious Injuries & Significant Compensation

Truck accidents tend to result in severe injuries far more often than comparable car accidents. Due to the massive weight difference between a commercial truck and the average passenger vehicle, the force of an impact disproportionately affects the people in the smaller, lighter vehicle. In many cases, the impact is strong enough to cause life-changing injuries like broken bones, head injuries, and back or spine injuries.

In calculating the value of a truck accident claim, the injuries suffered by the plaintiff are often the most important factor. The worse your injuries are, the more likely you will need to pursue a larger sum of compensation for your damages. Our Fresno truck accident attorneys are equipped with the experience and legal tools needed to calculate how much compensation you should receive due to the extent of your losses, even if the final total reaches more than six or seven figures.

Damages to pursue in a truck accident claim may include:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical care costs
• Future special needs expenses
• Lost wages
• Reduced ability to earn an income in the future
• Pain and suffering
• Lessened enjoyment of life and independence
• Shortened life expectancy
• Property damage (vehicle damage costs)

Make Us Your Trusted Legal Team – Call Now

You deserve a full recovery after being in a truck accident, but it might require a legal battle. Get all the support and counsel you need from Alvandi Law Group, P.C. and our Fresno truck accident attorneys. We are ready to fight for you and tirelessly pursue the recovery you need and deserve.

Dial (800) 980-6905 to request a no-cost case evaluation today.