Trucks are often on a tight schedule to deliver cargo to customers. Oakland is a major container / cargo port. Since I-580 and I-880 run through Oakland, Alameda, Hayward, San Leandro, and other East Bay area communities, there are more trucks on the highways and surface streets than on the Peninsula. Truck drivers trying to meet a deadline may speed, drive in excess of the amount of hours they are allowed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), or may change lanes without checking to see that blind spots are clear of other drivers.
At the Dolan Law Firm, out East Bay trucking accident attorneys work with accident investigators in exposing negligence on the part of truck drivers and violations of FMCSA requirements that lead to accidents.
If you've been seriously injured or have lost a family member in a fatal truck accident, contact East Bay trucking accident lawyers at the Dolan Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Injuries and Fatalities: The Reality of Truck Accidents
Our East Bay trucking accident attorneys recover financial compensation for people suffering from the following kinds of injuries sustained in a truck accident:
- Head trauma
- Brain damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paraplegia / quadriplegia
- Amputations
- Neck and back injuries
- Burns
- Broken collar bones, hips, femurs, etc
- Disfigurement
Protecting Your Interests when Insurers Call
Insurance companies are aware of the catastrophic nature of injuries that often accompany truck accidents. After a truck accident, a team of investigators from the trucking company's insurer will arrive on the scene to begin collecting evidence. An insurance agent may call you, sounding concerned and empathetic in the hopes of getting you to say anything they can later use against you at trial to shift some or all of the blame onto you. At the Dolan Law Firm link to Attorney Profile page, once you hire us our East Bay trucking accident attorneys handle all communications between a truck company and you. We make sure your rights are protected while putting insurers on notice that you can't be intimidated or fooled into settling early before the full scope of your injuries is known.
Contact East Bay Trucking Accident Attorneys at the Dolan Law Firm
Our East Bay truck accident attorneys have represented countless clients in truck accident cases. We regularly consult with medical economists and life care planners in order to determine the full financial impact of our client's injuries. When children are involved, we explain the advantages of a structured settlement or the establishment of a special needs trust.
To schedule a free consultation to learn how we can help you, contact East Bay truck accident attorneys at the Dolan Law Firm today.
