Brentwood Truck Accident Attorneys 

Truck accidents among the most harmful motor vehicle accidents, often resulting in traumatic brain injuries and other lasting physical damages. If you have recently been involved in a trucking accident in California, consider reaching out to Harris Personal Injury Lawyers for help. Our experienced truck accident lawyers will investigate your crash, gather evidence, and file a lawsuit on your behalf against the potentially liable parties.

Collisions with Commercial Vehicles

If you were involved in a crash with a commercial vehicle, a different set of rules applies to your case. This is because commercial trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). As such, the drivers and companies that manage commercial vehicles must adhere to a strict set of regulations. When they fail to do so, this may be evidence of negligence and thus, liability for your injuries. Examples of commercial vehicles include: 

• Semi-trucks/18-wheelers 
• Truck-trailer combinations 
• Flatbeds 
• Livestock carriers 
• Tankers
• Cement mixers
• Utility vehicles
• Box trucks
• Moving trucks
• Dump trucks
• Garbage trucks
• Hazardous materials (Hazmat) vehicles
• Passenger buses

Our Brentwood truck accident attorneys are well-versed in FMCSA regulations and know how to investigate commercial truck accidents. We can determine whether any of these laws were violated at the time of the crash and as such, how to best approach building your case.

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents in Brentwood

Throughout the years, our truck accident attorneys have investigated and litigated numerous truck accident cases and have handled claims arising from all types of careless and reckless conduct by truck drivers, motor carriers, maintenance providers, and manufacturers. Through an investigation into the crash, we can uncover evidence of: 

• Driver fatigue 
• Alcohol or drug impairment
• Speeding
• Unsafe lane changing
• Distracted driving
• Deferred truck maintenance
• Wide turns
• Unsecured cargo loads 

What Can I Do to Protect My Truck Accident Claim?

Insurance adjusters tend to scrutinize cases, looking for reasons to deny injured parties’ claims. This means that you will need to work hard to preserve your claim to rebut any pushback you may face. Your attorney will help you do just that, and may advise you to do the following: 

• Seek treatment for your injuries, and do not delay: To avoid running into disputes (not to mention, to ensure you are taking care of yourself properly and healing as you should), visit a doctor as soon as possible after the accident. 
• Refrain from making any recorded statements until you’ve spoken with your attorney: It’s a standard practice for insurance companies to collect recorded statements from claimants describing their recollection of the accident. Insurance adjusters often use these statements to dispute your claim.  
• Minimize your social media use: To protect your claim, it’s wise to avoid posting to your social media profiles until your case is resolved.

Discuss Your Case with A Brentwood Truck Accident Lawyer Today!

Our attorneys have decades of collective experience representing accident victims in negotiations with large motor carriers and their insurance companies and are here to represent you. Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS to set up a free case assessment. If you are unable to travel due to your injuries, we will come to you.