At Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes, Inc., our truck accident lawyers in Fresno provide customized legal representation for all our California clients who have suffered injuries in collisions with large semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles.
Our Fresno truck accident attorneys represent clients throughout Fresno County, Kings County, Kern County, Madera County, Merced County, and Tulare County, and provide free consultations to answer your most pressing questions, so you can gain the confidence you need to pursue the financial compensation necessary to fully recover.
We understand each of our clients has unique challenges, medical requirements, and financial losses, and provide the legal guidance they need to make informed decisions about the direction of their case to improve and empower their position against the insurance company.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported thousands of semi-crashes last year that caused over 116,000 injuries across the country, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said resulted in over 5,000 deaths a nine percent increase from the previous year.
While most truck-related accidents involve 18-wheelers, they are not the only heavy vehicles that can cause severe injuries when negligence is a factor.
At Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes, Inc., our truck accident attorney in Fresno also represent clients who have been injured in collisions with other large commercial vehicles.
Including:
If you have been hurt in a collision with a semi-truck or commercial vehicle, contact our experienced truck accident lawyers in Fresno, CA today to discuss your case and learn how we can help you hold the negligent party responsible for your financial recovery.
Because of the weight and size of semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles, occupants of much smaller passenger vehicles can suffer catastrophic injuries when a collision occurs.
Some of the most common truck accident injuries can include, but are not limited to:
Suffering severe injuries in a collision with a commercial vehicle can change your life without notice and may require costly medical care and extended time away from work. When your collision was caused by a negligent truck driver, trucking company, another third-party, or a combination of each, contact our Fresno truck accident lawyers to discuss your complete needs, so together we can pursue a fair and just settlement for your overall damages.
Our law firm’s founder and lead counsel, Frank Nunes, is a former attorney for a national insurance company, which gives us the knowledge and insight to know exactly how the negligent party’s insurance company is going to respond to our recovery demands.
Since 2007, our truck accident lawyers Fresno at Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes, Inc. have used our intimate knowledge of how the insurance companies work to pursue the best outcome for each of our clients because we know first-hand they are will do everything they can to delay, undervalue, or deny your injury claim. We will not allow the insurance company to impose its standard practices on our clients.
We will fight for the financial recovery our clients require to get their lives back on track — never taking no for an answer.
The size and weight of semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles can cause instant fatalities, and even injuries so severe that the individual is unable to overcome the physical harm of their collision. Unfortunately, most of the deaths that occur during truck accidents in Fresno typically involve those who are outside of the truck.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that nearly 75% of those killed in large truck accidents annually are occupants of other vehicles, and another 10% of those fatalities are pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-vehicle occupants.
If your loved one was killed in a truck accident caused by negligence or succumbed to their injuries caused by the collision, you may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim against the liable party.
Those who may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim in California include:
Wrongful death claims can be extremely complex, especially if there is more than one party responsible for the collision, which can be overwhelming for someone who is grieving the loss of their loved one.
At Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes, Inc., our Fresno wrongful death attorneys will review your case and provide the legal representation you need to confidently pursue the truck driver, trucking company, or another third-party whose negligence caused the collision that took your loved one too soon.
We know that no amount of money can bring your loved one back. However, pursuing a financial settlement may give you the time you need to fully grieve, so you do not have to endure the stress that accompanies unpaid bills, funeral and burial expenses, and the future lost revenue and companionship that was taken from you.
If you have been hurt in a truck accident, or have tragically lost a loved one to negligence, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys in Fresno today by calling 559-436-0850 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
Call 911 and seek medical attention if necessary. Exchange information with the truck driver and any witnesses, take photos of the scene, and contact your insurance company. It is also important to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Liability for a truck accident in California can vary depending on the circumstances. It could be the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo owner, or other parties. An investigation will determine who is at fault.
Damages that you may be able to recover from a truck accident include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and more.
In California, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Yes, California follows a comparative negligence rule, which means that you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Your damages will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you.
Yes, in California, a trucking company can be held liable for the actions of its employees, including truck drivers.
No, there is no cap on damages in personal injury cases in California.
Yes, it is possible to settle a truck accident case without going to court. Your personal injury lawyer can negotiate with the insurance company to reach a fair settlement.
If the truck driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident, they may be held criminally and civilly liable for the damages caused.
Yes, you can still file a lawsuit in California if the truck driver or trucking company is from another state.
Evidence that may be used to prove liability in a truck accident case includes police reports, witness statements, video footage, data from the truck’s black box, and more.
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