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(916) 438-1819 or (800) 391-8219
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Sacramento Truck Accident Attorneys

The experienced Sacramento truck accident attorneys at Eason & Tambornini understand how heavy the truck traffic is on our Sacramento roadways. Daily, we help people involved in accidents with commercial trucks throughout the region.

sacramento truck accident attorneyIf you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a commercial truck, our skilled team of truck accident lawyers can help. You will pay nothing until your case is settled. Also, we offer a no-risk, free consultation to review your situation. In other words, there is no reason to put off getting one of our legal professionals on your side right now.

We Have Your Best Interests in Mind at All Times

Trucking companies and insurers are looking for their best interests only; that’s why you need an aggressive truck accident attorney who will only think about you if we take your case.

Contact Eason & Tambornini today at 916-438-1819 and schedule your free consultation. Our legal team is ready to help put this situation behind you.

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Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer

When a commercial truck driver is involved in an accident, the trucking company does not send an adjuster to look into it; they send a team of adjusters, personal injury attorneys, and investigators to scrutinize every detail, from the accident site to the incident report, and they begin looking for ways to protect their interests immediately. Unfortunately, it is not your health or your finances that interest them. For this reason, you need an experienced truck accident attorney on California roadways who understands the complex laws governing the trucking industry.

Sacramento Truck Accident Attorneys Who Fight to Win

When we accept your case, we want you to know we intend to win. We’ve built our reputation in the Sacramento region as the best Sacramento personal injury attorneys because we believe winning means getting a maximum settlement for our clients. While many attorneys might be satisfied with the fastest settlement possible, we will pursue total compensation and everything you are entitled to under the law.

We are active members of the Sacramento County Bar AssociationCapitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA), and State Bar of California.

Truck Accident Attorneys Who Understand How to Gather Critical Evidence

Gathering evidence is the first step that our truck accident lawyers will take, and that is because truck accidents can be complicated. Commercial trucks are complex machines, and the trucking industry is governed by specific laws and regulations, including certifications that drivers and trucks must have. Some of the evidence our investigators will go after include driver logbooks, cell phone records, data recorders, GPS device data, truck maintenance records, operator (driver) history and certifications, and a CHP report, to name just a few.

Typical Causes of Accidents Seen By Our Truck Accident Attorneys in Sacramento

On California roads, trucking is a fact of life. Commercial trucks and large commercial vehicles travel virtually every freeway or interstate highway. More than 1.8 million commercial trucks operate on California roads, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported more than 13,000 large truck or bus accidents in California in 2019. With millions of passenger vehicles on our roads daily, accidents are inevitable. Truck accident attorneys stay very busy in California, and our truck accident attorneys are no exception.

While the root cause(s) are generally broken into four basic categories, including fatigue, unsafe driving, distracted driving, and mechanical failure, some of the more common reasons for truck accidents are:

  • Aggressive and poor driving skills
  • Cell phone use while driving
  • Driver fatigue or driving under the influence
  • Incorrectly loaded cargo
  • Improperly trained driver
  • Weather and road conditions

FAQ: What are some other types of commercial vehicle accidents?

Big rigs are not the only type of commercial vehicle that our personal injury lawyers encounter. Wrecks are becoming more common in California as roads get more congested with commercial vehicles such as garbage trucks, buses, emergency vehicles, parcel delivery trucks, tanker/hazardous material trucks, and trucks hauling fresh produce up and down the state.  Our truck accident attorneys can represent you in claims involving large commercial vehicles, regardless of the type.  

Why does hiring an attorney with truck accident experience matter?

The attorneys at Eason & Tambornini have helped many clients who are dealing with severe, even life-threatening injuries to collect settlements to cover medical bills, lost wages, and even loss of future earning potential due to injuries they sustained in an accident with a commercial truck. After an accident, average days can be mentally and physically challenging, and that means all of your energy should be spent recovering, not stressing about what tomorrow will bring. When you hire one of our experienced truck accident attorneys, you can be sure that we understand how to move through the process of truck accident claims efficiently and rapidly while always keeping in mind the maximum settlement possible. Our job, not yours, will be to field calls from trucking company lawyers, insurance adjusters, and investigators.

FAQ: When should I hire a truck accident lawyer?

A phone call to one of our Sacramento truck accident lawyers should be your first move after you are safely out of harm’s way and home with loved ones. Call one of our attorneys before talking with representatives from the trucking company or the other party’s insurance company.

Don’t be surprised if you get calls from insurance adjusters the next day who want to understand how you view the accident. Was it your fault? Were you distracted? Were you on your phone? Insurance adjusters will ask these questions to get you to admit some fault. They may even bully and try to intimidate you into accepting a quick settlement.

Most insurance companies will send their attorneys and investigators to review the accident scene and the truck and identify potential witnesses within 24 hours, if not the same day. Remember that memories can fade quickly; telling your story to your truck accident attorney as soon as possible is essential. And since video and roadway evidence such as skid marks can disappear quickly, it’s necessary to call a truck accident attorney immediately.

Will I have to file a lawsuit to get compensated for my injuries and lost wages?

While filing a lawsuit is possible, our experienced personal injury attorneys are skilled at negotiating settlements that reflect the maximum amount possible. This may even include pain and suffering, as well as reimbursement for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages or future earning potential, damages to your car, and transportation while your vehicle is being repaired. If these expenses are not fairly covered in a settlement offer and negotiations cannot resolve the issue, your attorney may advise you to file a lawsuit.

Truck Accident Lawsuits

Several steps are necessary to file a lawsuit (called a “complaint”). Here is a brief outline of the process.

  • Step 1: The plaintiff (the party suing) files a complaint, which starts the litigation (lawsuit) process. The complaint lets the defendant (the party being sued) know they are being sued for damages. It also notifies the court. The defendant has 30 days to respond to the complaint.
  • Step 2: Discovery. The next step, discovery, is when the attorneys for both sides will gather all relevant evidence. Part of the discovery process includes interviewing witnesses, tracking down and reviewing video footage (if any), and conducting depositions. Depositions are formal interviews, usually in person, at which your truck accident attorney will interview the driver and any other parties involved, and vice versa.
  • Step 3: Settlement. Most cases are settled during this phase and do not go to trial. The plaintiff may drop the case if an acceptable settlement offer is made. Over 90% of suits end during the settlement phase.
  • Step 4: Trial. The case heads to trial if a settlement cannot be agreed upon. This is where having a highly skilled truck accident attorney with trial experience is crucial. It takes an aggressive, knowledgeable attorney to prove a case and win the maximum settlement possible for you.

The Cost of Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney: Nothing Until You Win

Our contingency fee structure means that if an Eason & Tambornini truck accident lawyer agrees to take your case, you will only be charged a fee or even a bill once your case is settled. If you don’t win, we don’t get paid. Period. This is also why we will answer your questions honestly at your initial free consultation. No attorney wants to work for free, and no truck accident victim wants to walk away with a less-than-fair settlement. We go into every case intending to win and secure everything our clients deserve under the law.

Contact a Sacramento Truck Accident Attorney Today

The professionals at Eason & Tambornini are standing by. From the moment you call to schedule your free, no-risk consultation, you will be one step closer to putting your car accident behind you. We will review your case’s facts, listen to your concerns, and explain how the process works. Then, Eason & Tambornini will go to work for you.

If you would like to schedule your free, no-risk consultation, please call the offices of Eason & Tambornini today at 916-438-1819. We are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve.