Oakland Truck Accident Lawyers
If you were a victim of a truck accident, you should reach out to experienced Oakland personal injury attorneys to determine how to handle your situation so that you can receive fair monetary compensation for your injuries.
How much is my Oakland truck accident case worth?
The amount of compensation an accident victim can receive after a truck accident varies based on a variety of factors. The compensatory damages will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to:
- Injuries sustained
- Medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income
- Loss of companionship (wrongful death lawsuit)
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Featured Truck Accident Attorney
Attorney Brooks Cutter obtained a large settlement against a truck manufacturer on behalf of a worker who suffered a pelvic fracture as a result of an industrial incident.
Brooks was amazing — I tell everyone “he saved me.”
What are the Long Term Impacts of Trucking Accidents?
Some of the long-term effects of a large-truck accident include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment for life
- Permanent disability
- Emotional distress
- Job loss
- Hospital bills
Pain and suffering is often the biggest damage you can recover if you’re significantly hurt. Pain and suffering could be worth tens of millions of dollars if you’ve had the tragic misfortune of being paralyzed or permanently injured.
Brooks Cutter,
Founder of Cutter Law
What Type of Evidence Will I Need in a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Some of the important evidence needed in a truck accident lawsuit includes:
- Truck inspection reports
- Black box information
- Truck driver’s logbooks
- Truck driver’s phone records
- Truck driver’s qualifications
- Dispatch instructions
- Witness reports
- Photos and videos of the accident scene
- Traffic camera footage
- Tire marks on the road
- Medical records
- Accident scene notes
- Expert testimonies
Oakland Settlements and Verdicts
Attorneys Todd Walburg and Celine Cutter represented a cyclist in Sonoma County, California who suffered a broken jaw and a mild traumatic brain injury after she rode her bike through a large pothole.
Our attorneys obtained a $1 million dollar settlement on behalf of a client who sustained burn injuries to her abdomen and leg in an accident.
Attorney John R. Parker defended the rights of a motorcyclist who was seriously injured when a car failed to yield the right of way. A San Francisco jury awarded the motorcyclist $596,000.
Attorney John Roussas obtained a $678,000 verdict on behalf of a pedestrian whose knee and pelvis was injured as a result of being hit by a vehicle.
Who Can I Hold Responsible for a Truck Accident?
There are multiple parties that you can pursue in a large-truck accident. For instance, in an accident caused by defective equipment, the injured driver can hold the designers, manufacturers, and companies that played a role in the product’s chain of distribution responsible for the accident. This can happen where there are faulty tires, brakes, or accelerator pedals.
A truck driver can also be held responsible for the injured driver’s losses if the truck driver is found to have been in violation of safety regulations and caused an accident. In order to show that the truck driver was at fault, you typically have to show that the driver was negligent. This can be shown if there was distracted driving, speeding, bad lane changes, or poor following of a traffic signal or stop sign.
An injured driver can also hold the truck driver’s employer or affiliated trucking company responsible for the accident if the employer showed negligence during the hiring process by failing to conduct a thorough background check or failing to ensure that the driver had the proper skills to operate the truck.
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What Should I do if I was Involved in a Truck Accident?
The issues involving truck accidents can be serious, intimidating, and challenging. The need to investigate quickly and secure evidence is critical to a truck accident case and often requires legal representation. After a truck accident, you should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected.
At Cutter Law, we provide you with a free case review to determine your rights after a truck accident. We are a legal team of Oakland truck accident lawyers with decades of experience to fight for your best interests and justice. We handle all communications with insurance companies, insurance adjusters, the truck company, and any other party to fight for your legal claim.
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Start with a free consultation. We listen to what happened, how it’s affected your life, and what you need to move forward.
You’ll have a direct line to our attorneys. We keep communication open and ensure you always know what’s happening with your case.
From day one, we go all in—gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and preparing for trial if needed. You pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
You have two years to file a lawsuit for personal injury related to a car accident. You have three years to file a claim for property damage from a car accident.
If medical bills exceed the at-fault driver’s policy limits, you can pursue compensation through other sources, such as underinsured motorist coverage.
No, you should not speak to the other driver’s insurance company after an accident. No matter what the representative tells you.
As a family run California law firm we pride ourselves in providing every client personal attention and representation. The outstanding results we have gotten for our fire clients are a direct result of our commitment to understanding and presenting all aspects of their case.
Hear from our previous clients about the relationships we build together.
It was a pleasure to work with Brooks and Margo. They were very knowledgeable, honest, helpful, and thoughtful. They explained the legal details to me so I had a thorough understanding of all aspects of my case. I appreciate their sincere hard work and success on my behalf. I highly recommend working with either of them.
The attorneys at Cutter Law went above and beyond when dealing with my auto accident. They were extremely professional, personable, and taught me how to handle cases similar to this one in the future. I would highly recommend Cutter Law!
Brooks has a long-established, respected reputation as a skilled trial attorney and a record of proven success.