What To Do After A Truck Accident?
California is a big state and there are a ton of vehicles. There are also a lot of big trucks going around the state, especially in and around the Bay Area. They aren’t talking about normal pickup trucks. The kind of trucks they are referring to are commercial trucks, ones that weigh over 10,000 pounds. These are the kind of trucks that you try to stay well behind or pass when you are driving on the roadway. Not because they are particularly dangerous, but just in case. Unfortunately, sometimes accidents happen with these commercial vehicles. If you’ve been in an accident, you may need a truck accident attorney in San Francisco. At Allegiance Law, they understand that these cases can get complicated, from dealing with the companies who own the trucks to insurance companies, and they want to help.
Commercial Vehicles Commercial trucks are everywhere and perform essential services in their economy. Think about how many of these trucks you see daily:
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Tanker/Fuel Trucks
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Mail Delivery Trucks
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Cement/Construction Trucks
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Vehicle Delivery Trucks
From delivering food to their stores to helping build their infrastructure, these trucks are everywhere. But what happens when an accident occurs?
A Nightmare If a truck of this size crashes, it can be disastrous for many people on the roadway. Even though these trucks are supposed to be inspected and maintained regularly, sometimes companies take shortcuts for budgetary reasons. The consequences can be devastating.
More and more, drivers are becoming distracted behind the wheel. While technology has made most of our lives easier, it has also given people another thing to look at when they should be looking at the roadway.
What To Do? While they recognize that most large trucks operate safely, they know that sometimes other people’s negligence puts you in danger. You will have questions that can be hard to answer.
What Caused The Accident? ★
Whose insurance is supposed to cover damages and injuries?
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Is the company responsible or is the driver responsible?
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What if you miss work and lose income?
If you’ve been in an accident involving a truck, whether through a direct impact or another vehicle nearby, take care of any medical emergencies first. Call the police so a report can be made and keep all documents involving the accident.
After that, you may need a San Francisco truck accident attorney. Allegiance Law is ready to step in and advocate on your behalf. They will help handle insurance claims and any other liability issues that may have been caused due to negligence on the truck driver or owner’s part.
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