Trucks travel throughout Newport Beach daily, often without incident. Unfortunately, sometimes problems do occur, and the consequences can be deadly. Accidents with large trucks are significantly more likely to be serious or fatal because trucks weigh so much more than other vehicles and it is drivers in cars, pedestrians, and others on the road who pay the price.
If you or someone you love was injured in a collision with a commercial vehicle, a Newport Beach personal injury lawyer at Meissner Law can help. Our firm only represents injured victims, and we’ve recovered more than $200 million in compensation over more than 40 years of standing up for those who have been hurt.
To learn more about the personalized representation we can offer, and to talk directly with an attorney who can evaluate your case and help you move your claim forward, give us a call or contact us online today.
You can schedule a free consultation with a Newport Beach truck accident lawyer by calling (310) 833-2335, and you’ll only be charged legal fees if we win your case.
Types Of Truck Accidents In Newport Beach
The Meissner Law Firm represents clients injured by many different kinds of truck accidents, including:
- Delivery truck accidents
- Jackknife accidents, where the trailer swings to the side of the tractor
- Underride accidents, where a vehicle gets trapped directly under a truck
- Crashes caused by faulty brakes or poor truck maintenance
- Truck crashes caused by driver fatigue
- Impaired driving crashes
- Rear-end crashes, which are common because of a truck’s long stopping distance.
These are just some of the many different kinds of truck accidents that are common on Newport Beach roads and that our team has extensive experience with.
What Does A Newport Beach Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
The job of a Newport Beach truck accident lawyer is to help you get full and fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damage you have endured.
To do that, the Meissner Law Firm will:
- Help you identify all defendants: If the truck driver was working for a company as an employee at the time of the incident, vicarious liability rules could make the company liable as well as the driver. We’ll work with you to identify anyone who could be made to compensate you in order to ensure there’s enough money for your losses.
- Build a strong claim: Our firm is there from the first day until the end of your case. Our job is to help you gather evidence and make legal arguments. This could include obtaining black box data from the truck, getting maintenance records, and subpoenaing toxicology reports or reports of the hours the trucker was on duty.
- Negotiate a settlement: When possible, settling a case can be easier and less stressful. We’ll stand up to big trucking companies and their insurers to argue for fair compensation so you don’t have to choose between accepting a low settlement offer or going to court.
- Litigate your case. Our personal injury firm stands apart because we have so many experienced litigators who know how to present solid claims in court.
Our team has the knowledge of truck accident laws needed to help you make your case. For instance, we know the lower BAC limits applied to commercial drivers, as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules for the amount of time a driver can be behind the wheel without a break. A violation of these rules makes it easier for you to prove your claim.
Contact Meissner Law Today For Help
The Meissner Law Firm has a proven track record of success in truck accident claims, and our clients praise both our big wins and the compassionate representation we offer. To learn more about the personalized service, support, and legal help our firm can offer you, give us a call or contact us online today.