Truck Accident Claims in CA: What Challenges Can You Face?

 Posted on August 21, 2024 in Truck Accidents

Did you know that California consistently ranks among the worst states for having the most truck accidents? In 2022, California saw 13,616 truck crashes that injured 5,520 people and killed 519 more. Unfortunately, injuries sustained in truck accidents are often severe or catastrophic, requiring extensive medical treatment and producing life-altering conditions.

You deserve compensation for your injuries and related losses, but truck accident claims are typically more complex than those for car crashes. When you choose to work with one of our experienced lawyers at Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C., you do not have to face these challenges alone.

How Are Truck Accident Claims Challenging?

Possible complications with your truck accident claim can reduce the amount of your settlement. Most people do not know how to handle these challenges successfully, but you can rely on Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C. to help you overcome them and work toward a satisfactory resolution to your case.

Multiple-Party Liability

To collect a settlement after a truck accident, you must first identify how and why it happened. Evidence gathered through an investigation may point to one or more parties that share responsibility for causing the crash.

With most passenger vehicle accidents, the drivers are the only potentially at-fault parties. Commercial trucks, on the other hand, have several parties who may be liable, including:

• The driver

• The trucking company

• The truck owner or leasing company

• Cargo loaders

• Truck maintenance companies

• Parts manufacturers

These parties and their insurance companies often argue amongst themselves, blaming another party while claiming their own innocence. This bickering can delay your receiving your much-needed payout. Your legal team from Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C. will investigate your truck collision, determine who is liable, and work to protect your right to fair compensation.

Insurance Company Tactics

You would think that insurance companies voluntarily pay personal injury claims fairly. The troubling reality is that, in most cases, liable insurers fight paying claims. These companies may use various strategies to avoid paying you as much as they should, such as:

• Offering unreasonably low settlement amounts

• Twisting your words into an admission of fault

• Tricking you into signing documents that damage your claim

• Blaming you for more than your fair share of fault

• Making a quick settlement offer before the full extent of your damages is understood

• Denying your claim

These companies can be intimidating, but you do not have to accept disrespectful treatment. Your attorney from Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C. will handle communications and negotiate to recover the highest possible amount of damages on your behalf.

High Damages

Another unfortunate truth is that the higher your eligible damages, the harder liable insurers are likely to fight paying your claim. Damages in truck accidents are typically high, covering things like:

• Medical expenses

• Replacement services

• Property damage

• Lost wages

• PTSD, depression, and anxiety

• Pain and suffering

Case-specific factors determine how much money you might receive for these and other damages. We can discuss these factors with you during your free consultation. Rest assured that we will not let insurance companies take advantage of you.

Contact Our Glendale, CA Truck Accident Lawyers Today

The sooner you contact Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C., the faster we can get to work protecting your best interests. Call us at 818-242-8201 now to speak with one of our LA County, CA personal injury attorneys. We have extensive experience and a proven track record of handling truck accident cases successfully.