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Santa Ana Truck Accident Lawyer

Being involved in a traffic collision can be a life-changing event, but truck accidents are among the worst. Trucks are large, and they weigh a lot, even when they are not fully loaded. Their size and weight create a massive force during an impact that leads to more property damage, more severe injuries, and a higher chance of death than other types of traffic collisions. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that about 70 percent of injuries and deaths from a truck accident occur to drivers and passengers in the other vehicle; truck drivers often walk away with minor personal injuries and typically do not die in the most severe truck accidents.

Severe injuries from truck accidents often leave victims in the hospital for weeks. They cannot work while medical bills from their injuries accumulate, often totaling far more than other types of traffic accidents. If you suffered injuries in a Santa Ana Truck accident, California law entitles you to seek compensation for losses related to the accident and your injuries. An experienced Santa Ana truck accident lawyer from Kash Legal can evaluate your claim, determine the viability of a lawsuit, and help you seek maximum compensation for your injuries while you focus on recovering from your injuries.

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Liability in Santa Ana Truck Accidents

Many truck accident claims include at least two defendants, making these claims more complicated than other traffic accident injury claims. Trucking companies often share liability for damages if their employee caused an accident. Even when a trucker is completely at fault for a truck accident, their employer can be involved because they provide insurance coverage. It’s less complicated when a truck driver is an owner/operator. Here are three examples of situations where a trucking company might be wholly or partially liable for losses related to a Santa Ana truck accident and injuries:

Poor Truck Maintenance
Federal trucking regulations require trucking companies and other truck owners to maintain their trucks in a way that keeps them roadworthy. This includes conducting regular inspections, fixing known mechanical problems, and performing preventative maintenance, like changing the oil and replacing worn tires. The law also requires truck drivers to perform pre- and post-trip inspections. However, if the trucking company does not take action about things a driver brings to their attention, they are open to liability if a mechanical breakdown at a critical time causes a truck accident.

Negligent Employment Practices
Although truck drivers must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate their rigs, they do not all have a large amount of experience. Trucking companies have a legal duty to hire drivers with experience or train them thoroughly before sending them on the road with their trucks. Trucking companies must also hire and train those who load trucks and secure cargo. Poor loading and securement practices sometimes lead to dangerous, multi-vehicle truck accidents. Trucking companies that hire inexperienced people and fail to train them properly can be 100 percent financially responsible for truck accident injuries.

Forcing Drivers to Violate Hours of Service (HOS) Rules
Hours of Service (HOS) rules refer to strict regulations the federal government has about how many hours per day and per week a trucker can drive. Electronic logbook use makes it difficult to "cook the books'' and go over HOS limits. However, not all companies have electronic logs on their trucks and some consistently force their truck drivers to go beyond the limits to meet demanding schedules. If a fatigued driver causes a Santa Ana truck driver, the trucking companies could be financially responsible for damages.

Recovering Damages After a Santa Clarita Truck Accident

Santa Ana truck accident victims could receive compensation for various things if they reach a settlement agreement or win their case in court. Damages often included in truck accident claim payouts include compensation for:

  • Current and future medical treatment costs
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity when a Santa Ana truck accident leads to permanent injuries that prevent a trucker from working
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of consortium with a spouse/partner

Your Santa Ana truck accident attorney can review your claim and let you know which damages apply to your truck accident case.

Statute of Limitations in Santa Ana Truck Accident Injury Lawsuits

Under California law, truck accident victims have two years to bring a lawsuit against the trucker, trucking company, or another negligent party responsible for the accident and their injuries. Failure to meet this statute of limitations deadline often results in victims missing out on the chance to recover damages. The same time limit to take legal action applies if you wish to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against a party after a loved one lost their life because of fatal truck accident injuries.

It’s best to consult with a Santa Ana truck accident lawyer soon after your truck accident. An experienced attorney can evaluate your claim and determine your eligibility for compensation. Most importantly, they can begin investigating your accident and building your case immediately. As time passes, you put the strength of your claim at risk. Finding photographic evidence that shows the accident on a traffic camera or from a nearby security camera is less likely, and eyewitnesses move away, pass away, or struggle to remember exactly how the truck accident occurred. Meeting with a lawyer quickly after a truck accident gives you the best chance to obtain maximum compensation for damages related to your Santa Ana truck accident.

Reach Out to an Experienced Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney Today

Contact the Experienced Santa Ana Truck Accident Lawyers at Kash Legal Today

It’s in your best interest to hire an experienced Santa Ana truck accident attorney to advocate for you after a Santa Ana Truck accident. Having someone in your corner to handle communications with intimidating insurance companies and defense legal teams gives you a better chance of receiving compensation for your injuries and allows you to focus on healing.

The experienced Santa Ana truck accident lawyers at Kash Legal have the knowledge and resources to help you after suffering truck accident injuries. Let us investigate your claim and build a strong case against the other side. Contact us online or at (888) 527-4128 to discuss your Santa Ana truck accident, your injuries, and the way they have impacted your life.

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Jonathan has been great in getting my accident case settled and for more than I expected. They took care of everything for me so I didn't have to deal with any insurance agencies. Highly recommended.

Cynthia R.San Francisco, CA

Kash Legal Group . Jonathan and his team are the best. Never have I delt with such a professional, caring group. They kept in touch and informed me the whole journey. Eileen was so comforting to me. And I would MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS TEAM ..

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I am super satisfied with the job Kashani and his team had done for me after my car accident. They help me get all the attention I needed after accident plus got me a good compensation. They all are very pleasant and know what are doing, they are very professional and sharp . The group firm assisted me till make sure I was healed and make sure everything was paid by other insurance.

Felipe C.Riverside, CA

After my injury, I contacted Kash Legal in hopes of getting justice for what had happened to me. Kash Legal has helped me achieve that goal, and even during the COVID pandemic, they had always kept fighting and updating me on the case with extreme professionalism. Kash Legal changed my life for the better, and did a fantastic job doing so.

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