Semi-trucks are massive vehicles that can cause major damage when involved in accidents, including serious injuries, costly vehicle damage, and sadly, the wrongful death of drivers, passengers, cyclists, or others. At The Law Offices of Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC, we have seen the aftermath of semi-truck accidents in California, and understand the devastation that victims experience. If you or a family member was hurt in a truck accident in Ventura or Santa Barbara Counties, our California truck accident attorneys can help you fight for justice and compensation.
Injury Compensation for Truck Crash Victims
When it comes to commercial truck accidents in California, the driver isn’t necessarily the liable party, or party at fault. In fact, there may be several parties instead of or in addition to the driver that played roles in causing the accident. For example, the trucking company, other employees at the trucking company, and/or manufacturing companies may be liable if the accident occurred due to an issue such as failure to inspect the vehicle, or using faulty, defective truck parts on a vehicle. With our team of full-time investigators, the Ventura truck crash attorneys at The Law Offices of Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC can help you identify who to name in your lawsuit.
Parties who may be held liable in Ventura or Santa Barbara truck accident cases include:
- The truck driver
- The truck driver’s employer
- The trucking company
- The truck or truck part manufacturer
- The loader of the truck’s cargo
- The company that the trucker was delivering goods for, such as a grocery store chain or manufacturer of consumer goods
Once we have determined which parties may be liable, we can pursue compensation for a variety of expenses and losses related to your accident, including:
- Your medical bills
- Your pain and suffering
- The income you have lost
- Effects on your future earning capacity
