When Getting it there Faster puts Other Drivers at Risk
Trucking companies are under increased pressure to deliver cargo cheaper and faster. As a result, semi trucks traveling into and out of Sacramento on their way to Stockton or Oakland and the Bay Area often exceed the speed limit. In some cases, truck drivers may violate regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) limiting the number of hours a trucker may drive successively.
At the Dolan Law Firm, our Sacramento semi truck accident lawyers recover evidence from the scene of a truck accident, interview eyewitnesses, and analyze data from a truck's black box recorder and GPS system. We also review fuel receipts, driver log books, and credit card statements to determine how long a driver was behind the wheel, when he or she stopped, and whether there is reason to believe he or she was speeding.
Our Sacramento semi truck accident lawyers understand how truck accidents should be investigated and what important questions must be asked of a truck driver. To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact Sacramento semi truck accident lawyers at the Dolan Law Firm today.
Understanding Negligence in the State of California
California is a pure comparative negligence state when it comes to fault and recovery of damages after a truck accident. As a result, the amount of damages an injured person is eligible to receive will be reduced by an amount equal to the percentage of fault assigned to them. For example, if you suffer $200,000 in losses after a truck accident but are found 50% at fault by the court, you can only receive up to $100,000. Consequently, insurance companies have a financial incentive to find reasons to assign as much fault to you in the hopes of reducing the amount they have to pay.
Protecting the Rights and Interests of Truck Accident Victims
As Sacramento semi truck accident lawyers with years of experience in representing truck accident victims, we understand what needs to be done when dealing with insurers and the trucking companies they represent. We are prepared to work with experts of our own in order to recreate the cause and nature of a truck accident and assign fault to negligent truck drivers.
To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact Sacramento semi truck accident lawyers at the Dolan Law Firm today.
