When you have been involved in a California truck accident and sustained injuries, the team at Normandie Law Firm is here to assist with expert legal guidance. We understand the stress you feel as you face significant medical expenses, the loss of your income while you heal, and countless other challenges caused by someone else’s negligence. While you might feel alone in facing the hardships of this unfortunate incident, there are more than 5,800 truck accidents each year in the state that harm others. The Normandie Law Firm truck accident injury lawyers provide the legal skill and expertise needed to swiftly get those injury victims the compensation they need.
Our office team can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have the answers to all your questions as rapidly as possible. They will also help you understand that some information is required to answer your more case-specific questions, like the time needed to complete the case or its potential value. Rest assured; they will get you all the general information about your rights as the victim of truck accident injuries and assist you in taking the next step in answering all your questions by booking a free consultation with a Normandie Law Firm truck accident injury lawyer to evaluate the case.
At your free consultation, you will share the details of the truck accident and your injuries as your lawyer gathers all the critical information about the incident. Then, they will explain the legal merit of the case and if you have grounds for a truck accident injury lawsuit. They can explain the process and begin immediately if you wish to move forward with legal action. But please also know that you will never be pressured to make any choices related to hiring Normandie Law Firm or filing a lawsuit. Our firm only provides this valuable information to you to ensure you have the ability to make wise choices and to protect your future and financial stability. All we ask is that you reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss your case and gather more vital information because there is a time limit for you to take legal action.
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What Causes So Many California Truck Accidents And Severe Injuries?
When you picture the size of a large truck compared to the average passenger vehicle, you realize that they are massive and can actually crush most cars and SUVs. A full semi can weigh up to 20 times as much as your car, pickup truck, or SUV, which means it can cause catastrophic damage to the vehicle and its passengers. However, the actual cause of most of the accidents involving a truck is negligence on the part of someone associated with the truck, such as the driver, owner, or maintenance provider.
Typically, the victim of a truck accident injury assumes that the truck driver is responsible for the incident and their injuries. In some cases, that is true, and the liability leads back to poor choices made by the truck driver, such as:
- Driving while under the influence
- Driving too long and becoming fatigued and overly tired
- Driving in an aggressive manner, which is commonly called road rage
- Speeding or choosing to operate the truck at a rate of speed that is inappropriate and unsafe based on the traffic, road, or weather conditions
- Driving while distracted by other activities such as texting, talking on the phone, adjusting the radio, setting other technology items, eating or drinking
It is also vital for victims of truck accident injuries to know that the truck driver might not be the only person to blame for their injuries. It is possible that another party is partially or wholly responsible for the accident that caused your injuries. Other people or entities that could share in the negligence and liability for your truck accident injuries include:
- The owner of the truck, if they failed to request or authorize service and repairs to the vehicle, needed to maintain its proper function and safety
- The service team or maintenance staff if they failed to properly inspect and repair the truck or provide the services needed to ensure its function and safety
- The manufacturer of the truck if there was a known defect that affected the safety of the truck, but the vehicle was not recalled to correct the hazard
- The city or state could be responsible if the roadway was damaged and caused the accident or safety signs were missing or damaged and caused the truck accident or contributed to it.
- A property owner at the scene of the accident could share liability if a tree from their property fell and was blocking the road or if an overgrown landscape was blocking the view of signage or vision at an intersection
While all these options can sound confusing, all you need to know is that the legal professionals at Normandie Law Firm will explore these and all other options to determine who you can hold accountable for the negligence that caused your injury, expenses, and losses. We are here to handle these tasks and all others associated with your truck accident injury lawsuit to eliminate your worry and stress so that you can focus on making a complete recovery.
How Much Could My Truck Accident Injury Lawsuit Be Worth?
When you are hurt and unable to work, you will quickly become stressed about how you can cover your medical bills and other expenses caused by the truck accident, as well as your daily living costs. At Normandie Law Firm, we understand these pressures and will do our best to provide you with information and services that will eliminate the issues as quickly as possible.
The first piece of information you need to know is that the actual expenses and losses you incurred because of your truck accident injuries will be used to determine the compensation you receive. The court does not award predetermined compensation amounts for any lawsuit. Working with your Normandie Law Firm truck accident injury lawyer, you will gather all the documentation to confirm the allowable expenses caused by the injuries you suffered. The items typically used in this process include but are not always limited to:
- The replacement cost of any personal property that was destroyed or damaged in the truck accident incident
- Your legal expenses related to preparing, filing, and litigating your truck accident injury lawsuit
- All current and estimated future medical costs related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries sustained in the truck accident, as well as any emotional care or therapy required for the trauma and emotional stress of the injuries
- Your lost income if the injuries suffered in the truck accident prevent you from returning to work at your regular job until you have healed and reached a complete recovery
If you suffered severe harm and will require a lengthy recovery time, you will be permitted to seek added compensation for your pain and suffering caused by the injuries. As this is not a documented amount like your medical bills or lost income, you will rely on your Normandie Law Firm truck accident injury lawyer to offer guidance in selecting a reasonable amount for this aspect of the compensation. They typically refer to recently resolved cases with similar details to ensure they are aware of the amount the court is willing to grant for injuries such as yours.
What Is The Time Limit To File My Truck Injury lawsuit?
The Statute of Limitations determines the time provided to victims to file their lawsuit with the court. In the case of personal injuries such as your truck accident injuries, the time limit is two years from the date of the injury incident and is strictly enforced. Once the time limit expires, you will no longer be permitted to seek compensation for the losses and expenses caused by that injury incident. There are also minimal expectations that would provide added time to pursue legal action after the Statute of Limitation has expired. It is also critical to know that in cases where the liable party is a government entity or agency, the time limit to take legal action decreases to only six months from the date of the injuries. Please contact Normandie Law Firm to discuss the time remaining for you to file your lawsuit.
How Can I Decrease The Time Needed To Resolve My Truck Accident Injury Case?
The best way you can speed up the processing of any legal action is to hire the best legal team to handle the matter for you. In cases related to personal injuries, the team at Normandie Law Firm brings decades of combined expertise to each case they handle. This experience and its countless successes are why Normandie Law Firm is known for the speed at which it resolves truck accident injury cases and the robust compensation it delivers to its clients. Please contact our team today to learn more and how we can pledge to work diligently and provide the fastest resolution to your lawsuit.
No Added Stress Of Upfront Legal Fees
When you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your truck accident injury lawsuit, we never demand any upfront payments. Instead, our firm only gets paid after the case is completed, and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. This simple payment policy ensures that all truck accident injury victims get the expert legal services they need and deserve to receive the compensation that is owed to them. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm truck accident injury lawyer fails to win your case and deliver the compensation you need, you owe the firm nothing for its time and financial investment in building the case. Please do not hesitate to contact our staff today to learn more about getting the justice you deserve for the harm you suffered due to another person’s negligence.
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