San Bernardino Truck Accident Lawyer

San Bernardino Truck Crash Attorneys

You were driving down a San Bernardino street, minding your own business, when out of a side street came a semi-truck, running a red light. With no chance to avoid an impact, the truck crashed into your car. You've become the latest San Bernardino County truck accident victim.

Trucks can weigh up to 18,000 tons, so accidents involving truck crashes cause more injuries and greater damage than car-on-car accidents. If you were in a car or on a motorcycle involved in a truck crash, you and your passengers probably got the worst of the truck accident. What can you do now?

If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident, you need help, and the sooner the better. Find an experienced San Bernardino truck crash lawyer today, to make sure your rights are protected.

What to Do After a Truck Crash in San Bernardino County or Elsewhere

The first thing you will be doing after a truck crash in or around San Bernardino county is checking to make sure everyone gets the necessary medical care. Once these immediate needs are met, what should the truck accident victim or the victim's loved ones do?

• Get a medical evaluation: Of course, you needed no prompting to get medical attention if there were obvious, acute injuries following the truck crash, but don't stop there. Even those drivers and passengers who seemed fine just after the truck accident may need medical care. Some medical problems, such as back strains, brain injuries and internal bleeding may go unnoticed following a truck crash, and a delay in treatment could have catastrophic results.

• Make sure an accurate report is made of the truck accident: If possible, review the truck accident report written up at the scene of the truck crash by the San Bernardino police or the Highway Patrol. Make sure that it is an accurate and complete account of the circumstances of the truck crash.

• Collect evidence: Take down the names and contact information of witnesses to the truck crash. If you or someone you can count on are capable of doing so, take pictures at the scene of the truck crash. You may be able to do this with your camera phone even if you have no camera handy. If you suspect that bad road conditions contributed to causing the truck accident, take note of potholes, puddles and other problem areas. Again, take pictures.

• Keep discussion of the truck crash to a minimum: Even if you feel that you were partially at fault for causing the truck accident, admit nothing. Wait until you have hired a San Bernardino truck crash attorney, who will speak to lawyers, insurance representatives and others on your behalf.

Recovering Damages For Truck Accident Injuries and Property Losses

Finding out who should pay you for your truck-crash-related injuries and property damages is part of your San Bernardino truck accident lawyer's job. Your lawyer may work with truck accident experts to find out not only how the truck crash happened but also who, besides the truck driver, might be responsible. This is important because, the more responsible parties that can be identified, the more likely you are to recover all the truck accident damages you are due. Each truck accident is different, but some possible parties responsible for your truck crash might include:

• The truck's driver;

• The drivers of other vehicles, if there were multiple vehicles involved in your truck accident;

• The trucking company;

• Government entities that failed to maintain safe roads;

• The truck's or your car's manufacturer, if equipment defects contributed to causing the truck crash;

• The truck company's maintenance service; and

• Your car insurance company.

Once liability is established, you may be able to recover damages to compensate for your losses, including:

• Medical costs

• Pain and suffering

• Lost wages

• Reduced earning capacity

• Home assistance services

• Wrongful death

Finding the Right San Bernardino Truck Accident Attorney

The owner and driver of the truck involved in the truck crash will have lawyers and insurance representatives with expertise in truck accident claims working for them. You don't want just any lawyer handling your truck accident claim.

The Reeves Law Group has been representing personal injury plaintiffs exclusively for more than 20 years. Our attorneys have handled thousands of road accident claims, including claims involving 18-wheeler accidents and semi-truck accidents. We know what it takes to investigate truck accident claims and fight truck company attorneys. If you or someone you care about have been the victim of a truck accident, call us for a free consultation about your truck crash case at (800) 644-8000, or email us.