Were you hurt in an accident involving a tractor-trailer? Has someone you love been hurt in an accident with a big rig? These can be some of the most devastating injuries. Beyond that, the daunting aftermath also often involves property damage, emotional distress, mounting financial burdens from medical bills and worse. Belal Hamideh, an experienced tractor trailer attorney in California is here to help you and yours.
Having handled numerous such cases, Belal has helped clients just like you to receive maximum compensation for all that they’ve been through. When you sit down with him for a free case evaluation, he’ll let you know what compensation you can receive and outline the ways he can help. Hablamos Espanol.
Potential Compensation for a Tractor-Trailer Accident
By filing a lawsuit against all liable parties, Belal makes sure you have the best shot at getting maximum compensation. You can recover both economic and non-economic compensation.
Economic compensation is meant to cover economic losses like medical bills, rehabilitation, conveyance costs, and lost income. Non-economic damages for pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life can also be claimed.
Drawing upon his years of experience, Belal will do everything possible to make sure you receive all that you should for everything you’ve been through.
What Makes a Truck a Tractor-Trailer?
Often referred to as “trucks,” “semi-trucks,” or “big rigs,” these massive vehicles comprise the engine-carrying “tractor” and the cargo-holding “trailer.”
Regardless of what you call them, the size and weight of tractor-trailers make their accidents devastating. Collisions with these vehicles generally result in severe injuries, massive property damage, and sometimes, sadly, loss of lives.
What Causes Tractor-Trailer Accidents?
There are many different causes of tractor-trailer accidents. No matter how it occurs, each poses unique hazards to other motorists:
- Jackknifing: This occurs when the trailer and truck cab fold at the joint. This causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Speeding, poor driving, and equipment failures are just some of the potential causes of jackknifing.
- Rollovers: An overturning truck can smash into multiple vehicles, causing substantial damage.
- Underride Accidents: Given their height, trucks can easily cause cars to underride during collisions, leading to grave outcomes. In spite of underride guards, these accidents are common and often result in severe injuries.
- Unsecured Load Accidents: Federal law mandates proper securement of cargo in tractor-trailers. An improperly secured load that shifts on transit can put the truck and other vehicles in peril.
- Blown Out Tires: Truck tires (particularly those that have been neglected) can blow out, leading to control loss by the driver. Debris from such tires can pose a threat to nearby vehicles and pedestrians, potentially causing supplementary accidents.
This list is by no means comprehensive. Tractor-trailer accidents can occur in many ways. If someone else’s actions led to your accident and injury, we encourage you to reach out to us.
What Do You Do After a Tractor-Trailer Accident?
Safety should be your priority right after a tractor-trailer accident. Move you and yours to safety and out of harm’s way, should you be able to do so. If you can, assess injuries. Then, inform law enforcement about the incident.
Get medical attention even if you don’t feel like you’ve been hurt. Internal injuries can take a long time to manifest.
Exchange information with the other driver(s). This should include crucial info like driver’s details, insurance data, and trucking company specifics.
If you can do so safely, document the scene using photos and videos of vehicle damage, environmental elements, and injuries incurred.
Once you have done these, contact Belal for a free case evaluation.
Who’s Liable for M Tractor-Trailer Accident?
Besides the truck driver, parties like the trucking company, cargo loaders, manufacturers, or maintenance crew might also share the liability. Belal can execute a thorough investigation to pinpoint all accountable parties. Then, we can bring a suit against all who are liable, even if they’re just partially liable.
How Do I Pay for a Tractor-Trailer Attorney?
With an understanding of the emotional and financial impacts of such accidents, Belal and his team adopt a contingency model. This means clients need not fret over upfront legal charges.
Instead, legal fees are extracted from the eventual settlement, ensuring clients pay only if they win their case. With a success rate of 99%, Belal Hamideh has a proven track record of winning for clients.
When Should You File a Tractor-Trailer Accident Case?
Prompt action is crucial. There are legal deadlines to keep in mind. California law puts forth a statute of limitations, narrowing the time frame in which you can file a lawsuit. You most likely have two years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit. That’s less time than you might think.
However, you could have less than two years depending on certain circumstances. By acting swiftly and seeking legal advice, you significantly boost your chances of obtaining the due compensation.
What Are Common Accidents in Tractor-Trailer Accidents?
Any injury can be devastating due to how enormous these trucks are. Accidents involving tractor trailers can result in a variety of injuries. Injuries that Belal has seen all too commonly include:
- Broken bones
- Whiplash
- Head and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Road rash and cuts
- Back injuries, potentially leading to paralysis
- Extensive bruising
- Emotional distress, such as PTSD and anxiety
The compensation you’re entitled to hinges on several factors, such as the severity of your injuries and your level of fault in the accident.
As your legal representatives, we’re committed to advocating for you vigorously. Our goal is to secure the maximum compensation possible for the hardships you’ve endured.
Belal Hamideh: Experienced Tractor-Trailer Attorney in California
In the aftermath of a tractor-trailer accident, it’s understandable uncertain about the next step. Belal is here to represent you as aggressively as possible, always working to ensure the compensation you receive is fair. Your personal injury can become a personal victory. It all begins with a free case evaluation.
Schedule that using our website’s contact form or by placing a call.
