Northern California Truck Equipment Failure Attorney
Northern California Truck Equipment Failure
Commercial trucks have thousands of parts and pieces of equipment that if not properly maintained, can malfunction or break. Truck equipment failure has caused many tragic large truck accidents, resulting in thousands of innocent victims’ serious injuries and deaths. Common types of truck equipment failure, include:
- Brake failure
- Tire blowout
- Bald tires
- Malfunctioning headlights
- Malfunctioning tail lights
- Defective or missing side mirrors
- Faulty or malfunctioning hitch
- Malfunctioning steering mechanism
- Defective tie downs.
If you were harmed or a loved one died in a commercial truck accident caused by truck equipment failure, you may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. The qualified northern California truck collision attorneys at Estey Bomberger have been serving the legal needs of seriously injured victims and their families for several decades throughout the state. Our law firm has a unique approach to accident litigation. We only take a limited amount of cases at one time and our entire team of attorneys lends their individual legal expertise to building a case. This approach ensures that there are never any important details overlooked and that each case is given the attention it deserves.
Who is Responsible for a Truck Equipment Failure Accident?
Although a truck driver may be directly responsible for a truck’s equipment failure, many other parties may still be held responsible for a commercial truck accident. A personal injury or truck accident wrongful death claim may be brought against a third party, including the:
Trucking company
Trucking companies are required to make repairs when needed, replace old or worn parts and audit logbooks to ensure truck drivers are making the required maintenance checks while out on the road. Any trucking company that neglects to maintain a truck up to government standards or enforce government regulations may be financially liable for a victim's damages in a northern California trucking company negligence accident.
Truck maintenance company
Many trucking companies outsource their truck maintenance to companies that specialize in truck repair. If a piece of equipment that was not properly repaired contributed to or directly caused a truck accident, the truck maintenance company can be held responsible.
Truck equipment manufacturer
If it is discovered during a truck accident investigation that a faulty piece of equipment caused the accident, the truck equipment manufacturer may be liable for a victim’s injury expenses.
California Statute of Limitations
The state gives victims time limitations, known as a statute of limitations, to take legal action against a trucking industry company or companies. Several different time limitations that may apply, depending on the claim being filed and the circumstances surrounding the claim. Typically, an injured victim and surviving family members have two years to file a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim. Once the statute of limitations has expired, victims are unable to take any legal action.
If you are concerned that you may lose you right to take action against the negligent or careless trucking industry company, seek the legal counsel of an experienced northern California truck equipment failure attorney at Estey Bomberger. We can help determine which statute applies to your case and ensure you file within the time given by the state.
Damages in a Northern California Truck Equipment Failure Accident
Collecting compensation from a negligent trucking industry company can be challenging for lawyers who are not familiar with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. At Estey Bomberger, our northern California truck equipment failure lawyers have extensive knowledge of FMCSA regulations and are able to quickly recognize when a violation has occurred. We have recovered more than $100 million dollars in damages for our clients’ medical expenses, lost earnings, future lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Call our law firm today at (800) 890-6722 to learn how we can help you recover damages for your injuries.