Studio City Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents are scary, traumatic experiences. If you are involved in a truck accident with an 18-wheeler, semi, delivery truck, tractor-trailer, tow truck, dump truck, or other massive truck, you are at significant risk of injury or even death. We know you may be confused and overwhelmed after an accident – but calling the experienced Studio City truck accident attorneys at Walch Law Group can give you peace of mind and help you understand the lawsuit and recovery process. We can answer your questions and help you get paid as quickly as possible for your injuries. We’ll start working on your case right away because we understand you need results sooner rather than later. Call us today to get started.

Studio City, located in the San Fernando Valley area near Los Angeles, between the busy 101, 134, and 405 freeways. All these massive highways are commonly used by large trucks hauling cargo in the area, making deliveries, or going to collect trash or tow a vehicle. Motorists may not realize they share California’s roads with nearly 6 million commercial trucks registered in the state each year. These trucks average over 62,000 miles per year, many in and around Studio City going to and from Los Angeles. This means motorists are at risk for harm or death if an accident occurs – recently, a person was killed on the 101 freeway in Studio City south of the Ventura freeway in a collision with a trash truck.

Truck accidents have such a high risk of catastrophic injury or death due to the size disparity between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks commonly weighing over 100,000 pounds. The collisions also usually occur on highways with higher speed limits than are found on city streets, meaning crashes typically happen at higher speeds and generate greater force at impact, causing more damage.

These dangers have caused both California and the federal government to create laws regulating driver behavior and the trucking industry in an effort to reduce risk to others on the road. Laws have been passed regulating:

• Maintenance and inspections,
• Transport of hazardous material,
• Licensing of truck drivers, and
• Hour limits for drivers during a single shift.

Usually, injury victims pursue compensation by filing a lawsuit alleging they were hurt by someone’s negligence. Though in most cases the truck driver is at-fault, there may be other negligent parties you can sue as well. This includes:

• The driver’s trucking company,
• Maintenance or repair shops that performed negligent work,
• Your vehicle or the truck’s manufacturer, or
• The government agency that is responsible for building and maintaining safe roads.

If you can prove negligence, you may be entitled to damages such as pain and suffering, property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages that resulted from the truck accident.

• Notify the proper people – Call 911 if anyone is hurt or any property is damaged and notify law enforcement immediately. Give a detailed statement to the responding law enforcement officers to help them prepare their accident report. Call your insurance company and notify them of the accident, but do not give a recorded statement.
• Gather important evidence– If possible, get contact information from any eyewitnesses to the car accident. Their testimony may be helpful to establish fault later. Exchange license and insurance information with all other drivers involved. If possible, take pictures of the scene, vehicles, any injuries, and evidence such as skid marks on the roadway or speed limit signs. When the accident report is complete, get a copy from the responding police department or your insurer.
• Seek medical help – Even if you believe you were not hurt in the accident, seek medical attention immediately. Some injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, may not present symptoms for days but can be fatal if left untreated. Your health should be your top priority.
• Don’t destroy your case – Your words can be used against you, so try to avoid admitting fault or apologizing. Don’t speculate about your injuries (or lack of injuries) and don’t say you’re “okay” or “fine.” Avoid giving recorded statements to anyone.
• Contact a Studio City Truck Accident Lawyer – Discussing your case with an experienced attorney can help you avoid mistakes and walk you through the process of recovering compensation.

Truck accidents are traumatic experiences, but unfortunately the time afterwards can be even more stressful. For victims, not being able to work combined with mounting medical expenses can only add to the trauma of the accident itself. However, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether you can afford the Studio City truck accident attorneys at Walch Law to fight for you – all our cases are taken on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing you get paid. With over 45 years of experience helping victims like you, Robert and Gary are the ones you want in your corner after your truck accident. Call us to schedule your confidential, no obligation initial consultation and get started today!