Northern California Hit-and-Run Truck Accident Lawyers
Northern California Hit-and-Run Truck Accident
Hit-and-run truck accidents are a growing problem in northern California and throughout the state. Fleeing the scene of a truck accident that resulted in injury or death to another individual (other than the truck driver) is against the law under California Vehicle Code § 20001. The northern California truck accident lawyers at Estey Bamberger have more than 70 years experience handling truck accident litigation and as soon as we our contacted, we will begin a thorough investigation to attempt to locate the missing truck driver. Our northern California hit-and-run truck accident lawyers will interview key witnesses to the accident, thoroughly review police documents and cooperate with authorities to find the missing truck driver. Negligent or careless truck drivers must be held accountable for their actions.
Types of Northern California Hit-and-Run Truck Accident Injuries
Truck drivers who flee the scene of an accident and do not offer injured victims help may face serious criminal penalties, especially if the injury is catastrophic or fatal. California Vehicle Code § 20003.a requires drivers to give an injured victim reasonable assistance, including transportation to a medical facility if needed. At the very least, truck drivers are required to call 911 for help.
Northern California hit-and-run truck accident injuries, include:
- Head injuries
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bone injuries
- Amputation (limb loss) injuries
- Lung injuries
- Herniated disc injury
- Coma
- Concussion
- Lacerations
- Infection
- Wrongful death.
Obtaining Damages in a Northern California Hit-and-Run Truck Accident
Several studies have estimated that only about half of all hit-and-run drivers are ever located, but what happens if the negligent or careless truck driver is never found? In the event a truck driver cannot be located, injured victims have several options for obtaining damages in a northern California hit-and-run accident. If an injured victim has Uninsured Motorist (UM) insurance coverage, they may be able to collect compensation from their own insurance policy. Hit-and-run truck accident victims may also be able to obtain compensation from the trucking company who employed the truck driver, the cab company or the trailer company. Damages collected in a northern California hit-and-run truck accident vary and are usually based on the severity of the victim’s injuries and the cost associated with the victim’s injuries. Damages can include:
- Hospital costs
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings due to time away from work
- Future lost earnings
- Funeral expenses
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of companionship
- Physical pain
- Emotional suffering
Never Any Fees Unless We Recover Money For You
Every case we take at the law firm of Estey Bomberger is handled on a contingency fee basis, which means we never charge a fee until we have obtained money for your damages. To discuss how we can represent you in your claim on a contingency fee basis, contact a northern California hit-and-run accident attorney at (800) 890-6722. There is never any fee to talk to one of our personal injury attorneys.