Truck drivers must abide by many federal and state regulations. These include civil and traffic laws such as speed limits and weight and height requirements. Truck drivers must also abide by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules. FMCSA and DOT state how many hours a trucker should be driving on the road, licensing, and training. Following an accident with a large truck, an experienced truck accident lawyer may determine what regulations the truck driver has violated.
How Our Law Firm Can Help
We understand the life-altering impact of debilitating injuries suffered in a tractor-trailer collision. Our personal injury law firm is committed to representing Stockton residents with the zealousness, empathy, and dedication they need and deserve. We might be able to seek compensation for lost income, medical and hospital expenses, pain and suffering, loss of services and companionship of your spouse, and other out-of-pocket expenses, depending on the specifics of your case.
If the life of someone you love is tragically taken from you in a collision involving an 18-wheeler, you may also seek burial and funeral expenses in a wrongful death lawsuit. When a truck driver or trucking company engages in particularly reprehensible conduct, such as driving while under the influence of drugs, you might also have a right to seek punitive damages.
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Call a Stockton Commercial Truck Accident Attorney Today
If you have been injured in a big rig crash, our California personal injury lawyers are here to help you hold negligent truckers and truck companies financially accountable for your damages. Contact our Stockton truck accident attorneys today for free, friendly advice on your case at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
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