los angeles truck accident

Recent data suggests that there are more than 3,900 large truck accidents that result in a little over 275 fatalities per year in California. These figures don’t include the thousands of truck accidents occurring in Los Angeles and surrounding areas each year. 

 

Since CA has the third-highest number of large truck and bus accidents each year, it’s essential to know what to do in the event you are involved in a collision. 

 

If you’ve suffered injuries due to a commercial vehicle accident in or around Orange County, contact a proven truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles at Steinberg injury Lawyers to schedule your free initial consultation today. 

 

Learn about the steps to take after a truck accident below. 

What to do Immediately After the Truck Accident 

After you’ve been injured in a truck accident, it’s in your best interest to move quickly to ensure your rights are protected, and you can pursue personal injury damages if necessary. We’ve listed a few steps to take immediately after a truck accident below. 

 
  1. Check on your passengers and others involved in the accident. 

  2. Call the police and report the accident. 

  3. Exchange information with the truck driver like insurance, contact info, and license plate.

  4. Collect evidence of the scene via pictures and video.

  5. Be mindful of your words, and never admit guilt. 

  6. Obtain the contact information of witnesses.

  7. Seek immediate medical attention (even if you don’t feel injured).

  8. Contact a proven LA truck accident lawyer.

 

If you have sustained severe injuries, taking the steps mentioned above helps solidify your case and make it harder for the insurance company to deny your claim or make lowball offers. If they don’t make a fair compensatory offer, you have the right to pursue your case in court. However, it’s best to work closely with a personal injury when doing so.  

Understand the Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Los Angeles

After you’ve been in an accident, you don’t have forever to pursue a personal injury claim or lawsuit. In California, you have a maximum of two years to make personal injury claims. You have up to three years from the date of the accident to pursue property damage claims or suits. 

 

The longer you wait, the most challenging it will be to seek and obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries. 

Contact a Proven Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney

Accidents with commercial trucks are not handled the same as other types of accidents. Insurance companies will use their resources, influence, and high-powered lawyers to fight personal injury claims because if they are unsuccessful, they stand to lose a lot. 

 

Steinberg Injury Lawyers are prepared to handle any type of truck accident claim. We’ve built a reputation as one of the best personal injury firms in Los Angeles because we fight for maximum compensation for all of our clients. 

 

If you’ve been in a truck accident in Los Angeles, we can help. Contact us online today or call us at 1-800-350-8888 to schedule a free initial consultation. 

Peter Steinberg
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