Sacramento Truck Accident Attorneys

Some of the most serious motor vehicle accidents involve big-rig trucks, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and semi-trucks. At Estey Bomberger, we understand the reality of life-changing injuries resulting from trucking accidents, and the physical, emotional and financial effects of a serious accident. In every case we handle, our goal is to recover the maximum possible, full and fair compensation from whoever is responsible for our clients' injuries in a truck accident, or the wrongful death of a family member.

Unique Legal Issues of Trucking Accidents

Because the U.S. government regulates the trucking industry, truck accidents have numerous legal issues that are not relevant in a private vehicle collision. Attorneys not familiar with the laws that regulate driver hours, drug and alcohol testing, and inspections and maintenance may not be able to fully establish a trucking company's liability following a crash. For all of our trucking accident injury and wrongful death claims, our Sacramento injury attorneys work closely with experts in the trucking industry, including trucking training and safety experts, road design experts, biomechanical engineers, and accident reconstruction experts.

Common Types of Truck Accidents

With more than 70 years of experience practicing personal injury law in California, the Sacramento traffic accident lawyers have handled virtually every type of truck accident claim. We've represented victims of accidents involving underride rear-end collisions with parked big rigs, head-on collisions, jackknifing accidents, and multi-vehicle pileups involving big-rigs. We've also handled trucking accidents involving motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Truck accidents may be caused by negligence of the truck driver (i.e. texting and driving, drinking and driving, falling asleep at the wheel), insufficient driver training, improper loading, negligent maintenance and inspections, mechanical defect (i.e. defective brakes or tires), or dangerous road conditions. It is very common for more than one party to be responsible and liable for a truck accident.

Types of Trucking Accident Injuries

Because of the sheer size of trucks compared to cars, the injuries sustained from trucking accidents are usually much more serious than collision involving two passenger vehicles. Serious and catastrophic injuries sustained as a result of a truck accident include:

Skull fractures
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions
Broken bones
Amputation injuries
Internal injuries to bowels, spleen, liver
Punctured lungs
Fractured ribs
Torn aorta
Fatality (wrongful death)

Trucking Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims

Each year, there are several hundred fatal accidents involving big-rig trucks in California. The majority of fatal truck accidents occur during the day, in rural areas, and on weekdays. When someone is killed in a truck accident, and that accident is caused by negligence, recklessness, or carelessness, the family may hold the at-fault party or parties responsible in a civil claim for wrongful death. Compensation awarded in a wrongful death claim can be substantial, and include monetary damages for final medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings and benefits of the decedent, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

Free Sacramento Truck Accident Attorney Consultation

At Estey Bomberger, we believe it is important for all truck accident victims to understand their legal rights. If you have been injured in a truck accident, talk to an experienced attorney before you accept any settlement for your injuries. You may be surprised to learn that you are entitled to far more compensation than is initially offered to you. The Sacramento accident injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger offer a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your potential case and answer any questions that you may have. If we handle your trucking accident injury claim, we will not charge any fees unless we recover a favorable verdict or settlement for you.