Accidents involving large trucks pose a persistent danger in Santa Clarita. Every year, dozens of truck crashes on area roads cause severe injuries and fatalities to innocent motorists. Most truck crashes in our area happen on the I-5 and Route 14 freeways, but they can also happen on in-town and neighborhood streets.
Victims of Santa Clarita truck accidents tend to suffer outsized damages. California law entitles them to financial compensation. But to obtain payment for their expenses and losses, they'll usually need the help of an experienced truck accident attorney.
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Our lawyers at Kash Legal perform virtually all of their work on a contingency basis. That means we only collect a fee if we win for you. We do not usually charge retainers and nor do we bill our clients by the hours in most cases.
Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a Santa Clarita truck accident, whether you get maximum compensation will depend (in part) on the lawyer you choose. Don’t make the mistake of thinking just any truck accident attorney will do. Truck accident cases present unique legal and factual challenges, making it critical for you to choose a lawyer who has experience representing truck crash victims like you.
What makes truck accident cases different? Size and complexity. Trucks are large, heavy machines. They cause widespread, catastrophic damage to multiple victims when they collide with other vehicles, tip-over, or run off the road. In the lawsuit that follows, lots of parties sift through mountains of evidence while maneuvering their clients into the most favorable position possible. Victims may have to compete against one another for their slice of damages, while simultaneously teaming up to ensure all at-fault parties—businesses, individuals, and insurance companies—are held accountable.
Protect Your Rights After a Santa Clarita Truck Accident
It is understandable if you feel confused about what to do, and in what order, in the wake of getting hurt in a Santa Clarita truck accident. Here are some suggestions that can protect your legal rights and financial interests.
Make Medical Care a Top Priority
Your health is vitally important. Always get a check-up after being in a truck accident, even if you think you walked away without harm. Many potentially life-threatening injuries—like brain trauma and spinal cord damage—may not show immediate symptoms. But a doctor can spot the telltale signs and begin treating you. As an added benefit, your medical records can serve as important evidence in your future truck accident claim.
Beware of Settlement Offers
The parties liable for causing a truck accident may try to escape their financial obligations by offering you a quick, low-dollar settlement of your claim. Saying “yes” to their proposal could leave you without the financial support you need and deserve. Leave it to an experienced truck accident attorney to negotiate a settlement on your behalf instead.
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer ASAP
You have no time to lose. Truck accidents frequently set off a mad scramble among victims and potentially liable parties to protect themselves. Contacting a lawyer immediately helps to ensure that you meet critical deadlines and that your voice gets heard.
About Our Truck Accident Law Practice at Kash Legal
The award-winning attorneys and legal professionals at Kash Legal know how to get results in truck accident cases. We have years of experience fighting to hold trucking companies, truck drivers, shippers, and others accountable when their trucks crash, jackknife, or roll on California roads. Our recent verdicts and client settlements include securing $1,000,000 and $800,000, respectively, for victims of two accidents involving large trucks.
While we cannot promise the same results in every case, we can guarantee that our clients will receive personalized service and our full dedication to seeing justice done and compensation paid for the trauma a truck accident has caused them and their families.
Contact a Santa Clarita Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Truck accidents cause chaos and destruction, leaving behind vulnerable victims who often need a steady helping hand to guide them through their physical, emotional, and financial recovery. Through quick action, attention to detail, and keen strategy, the truck accident lawyers at Kash Legal can help ensure our clients receive compensation to help them pay bills, rebound from trauma, and move forward in their lives.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a Santa Clarita truck accident, do not wait to get the legal representation you need. Reach out to us today by filling out our contact form or by phone at (888) 527-4128 for your free case consultation.
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