Truck accidents often result in fatal or life-altering injuries, in large part because of their enormous size and weight compared to other vehicles. A fully loaded truck can weigh 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger vehicle only weighs about 4,400 pounds.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you need an experienced and skillful San Bernardino truck accident attorney to fight for your right to recover maximum compensation.
Trucking companies usually fight hard to deny or devalue your claim. However, the truck accident lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers know all the insurance companies’ tactics and how to combat them.
Our San Bernardino personal injury attorneys have over 50 years of success representing truck accident victims and getting them the maximum compensation they deserve.
Call us at (909) 245-8920 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you take the steps to get the justice you deserve.
How A San Bernardino Truck Accident Attorney Can Help
Truck accident cases can be much more complex than most car accident cases in San Bernardino. The stakes are high with the types of insurance coverage trucking companies must carry.
Insurance companies will do everything they can to deny or devalue your claim so they don’t have to pay as much in damages. You need an experienced San Bernardino truck accident lawyer to fight for you.
At Jacoby & Meyers, we have the experience and resources to investigate your accident thoroughly, determine all possible causes, and identify potentially responsible parties. We work tirelessly to ensure you get every dollar you deserve.
Some of the actions we will take to build your case include:
- Determine negligence or wrongdoing. Trucking companies may try to alter their log books or misrepresent drivers’ hours behind the wheel. An experienced, skillful truck accident attorney knows how to properly investigate to spot these red flags and discover truthful evidence.
- Proving your case. Many truck accidents involve multiple parties, and proving liability can be difficult. However, our attorneys often collaborate with experts, such as accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, and economists, to prove your claim.
- Promptly collect and preserve important evidence. Key evidence can be lost, destroyed, or minimized over time, so we act quickly to secure it. If a party destroys or loses evidence, we fight to hold them accountable to the court.
- We level the playing field. Trucking and insurance companies have deep resources and often retain top attorneys to defend against your claim. At Jacoby & Meyers, we have the resources, experience, and skill to level the playing field, prove your case, and help you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
Trucking accident cases are challenging. Don’t try to face this challenge alone or with just any attorney. You need Jacoby & Meyers by your side.
Compensation in San Bernardino Truck Accident Cases
The amount and type of compensation you recover will largely depend on the extent of your damages.
The most common types of compensation you may receive include economic and noneconomic damages.
Economic damages are more straightforward to value and include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning potential
- Cost to make necessary modifications to your home or vehicle due to your injuries.
- Damages to your vehicle
Non-economic damages are more complex to quantify, subjective, and harder to value. However, they are often just as devastating, or more so, than economic damages. Non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Permanent disabilities and impairments
Punitive damages are rarely awarded in California personal injury cases. They are reserved for cases in which you can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with malice, oppression, or fraud.
Punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, are not designed to compensate the victim. Instead, they are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar future behavior.
Common Types of San Bernardino Truck Accident Injuries
Truck accidents can cause numerous types of injuries. Many of them can be fatal or life-altering. Some of the most common types of San Bernardino truck accident injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range from concussions to severe brain damage.
- Spinal cord injuries ranging from herniated discs to spinal fractures can cause paralysis and long-term disability.
- Broken and crushed bones can cause severe pain and the need for extensive surgeries and ongoing medical care.
- Organ damage and internal bleeding can be life-threatening and often are not immediately apparent.
- Whiplash injuries can lead to neck pain, headaches, stiffness, and sometimes more severe cognitive impairments.
- Soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains can cause severe pain and limited mobility issues that impact daily life and the ability to work and support yourself and your family.
- Truck accidents frequently cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Some accident victims are unable to drive because of their severe PTSD.
These are only some of the types of injuries caused by truck accidents. They can cause the need for long-term medical care and leave you with permanent disabilities, scars, and disfigurement.
You must have an experienced San Bernardino truck accident attorney with a proven track record of success fighting for your rights. You need Jacoby & Meyers by your side.
We have been protecting truck accident victims for over 50 years and have a proven track record of getting our clients every dollar they are entitled to. We want to do the same for you.
Contact a San Bernardino Truck Accident Attorney Today
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a San Bernardino truck accident, we want to help you.
Trucking companies and their insurance providers will work hard to deny your claim or reduce the amount they must pay. We know their tactics well and are experienced at successfully combating them.
Jacoby & Meyers truck accident attorneys have the experience, skill, and resources to hold the trucking company and all other liable parties responsible. We know how to investigate your accident, determine cause and liability, and get the evidence to build your strongest case.
Our attorneys have been protecting the rights of California truck accident victims for more than 50 years. We have a proven track record of winning big for our clients and want to do the same for you.
Call us at (909) 245-8920 or visit our contact page now to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
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