Accident Involving FedEx Truck in Stockton Area
Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) were dispatched to a call of an accident involving a FedEx truck in the Stockton area on the afternoon of Friday, June 11, 2021. The crash occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near the Louise Avenue onramp.
The incident was described by CHP traffic officers as a FedEx vehicle versus a silver Kia Soul. Additional details on the wreck in Stockton were not immediately available.
What You Should Know About Truck Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
A trucking accident may not only result in life-changing injuries but also challenging legal cases. The reason is that large commercial trucks must carry high bodily injury liability limits by law. Conversely, there may be other parties that may be held liable for a collision in addition to the trucker. This may be the trucking company that employed the truck driver. Other potential at-fault parties may include the manufacturer of faulty truck equipment, the entity that maintained the big rig, the company in charge of loading the cargo, and the owner of the trailer and truck.
In the days following the big rig crash, the insurance company representing the trucker and trucking company may assign a claims adjuster to the case. The insurance adjuster handling the claim may reach out to the injured party for a recorded statement. This is one of many defense tactics that insurers use to find details to unfairly shift fault onto the claimant for the crash, thereby allowing them a reason to deny the claim. In other situations, the insurer may also dispute the value of the case and attempt to convince the injured party into accepting a settlement offer that is far less than what they need and deserve.
With this in mind, it makes it even more crucial to seek assistance from an experienced injury lawyer. Your attorney can use their resources to conduct an independent investigation to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident and which parties should be held liable for damages incurred. An attorney who has years of experience handling truck accident cases will know the best way to proceed with seeking all potential sources of recovery to ensure an injured party is fairly compensated for resulting losses. For details on how to find the best Stockton truck accident lawyer to represent you, watch the video below.
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Before speaking with the insurer, it is essential to consult with an experienced attorney. A lawyer can best advise you on what steps you must take to protect yourself and your right to a fair financial recovery of medical bills, lost income, and other accident-related losses.
At our law firm, we handle personal injury cases arising from truck accidents on a contingency fee basis. Under this arrangement, you will pay us nothing up front. We will not charge any attorneys’ fees unless we recover full and fair compensation on your behalf. Our legal team is available anytime to speak with you and offer free, friendly advice. Do not hesitate and reach out to us today to learn how we can help you and your family during this difficult time.
Personal Injury Attorney in Stockton
I’m Ed Smith, a Stockton personal injury attorney. All motor vehicle collisions are different, but those involving big rigs often result in some of the most devastating injuries on the spectrum. Recovering from injuries suffered in a truck accident should be your priority, not dealing with difficult insurance companies and legal paperwork. Let our law firm handle your case while you focus on healing and being with your family. Experience counts in personal injury cases, and our law firm has over three decades of it. Contact our legal team today for free, friendly case advice at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
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Various challenges are often involved in cases against large commercial trucks. That is why it is essential to work with a law firm that has years of experience handling personal injury matters like yours and a track record of successful results for past clients. To see ours, visit our Verdicts and Settlements page.
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