Kern County Big Rig Accident Lawyers
If you have been injured in a truck accident, it's important to get immediate legal assistance. Evidence such as the driver's logbook needs to be collected and preserved before it simply rolls out of the area.
At the law firm of McKnight, McKnight, McKnight & McKnight in Bakersfield, we offer a free initial consultation to truck accident victims. If you are too injured to come to us, our lawyers will go to your home or hospital room.
Preserving Evidence of Liability in Truck Accident Cases
Large, commercial trucks are subject to special Department of Transportation safety regulations. Those regulations cover everything from truck maintenance, to how loads are secured, to how many hours the operator is allowed to drive without taking a rest break. Every commercial trucker is required to keep a driver's log to show that they took the required rest breaks.
Many trucks are equipped with GPS systems that can be used to verify if the information in the logbook was correct. If the truck was moving at 70 miles per hour at a time the driver claimed to be resting, your case just became a lot stronger. Our attorneys can also request diesel fuel receipts to determine if fuel use is consistent with the number of hours the driver claimed to be on the road.
Unless the trucking company is ordered to preserve evidence such as the driver logbook, those records can be lost or destroyed.
Identifying Liable Parties in Truck Accident Cases
Trucking companies are required to carry large insurance policies to pay significant damage claims from accidents. However, identifying the responsible parties can be difficult. The driver may be a contractor who doesn't own the truck. The trucking company may be located outside of California or even out of the country. The truck and the trailer may be covered by separate policies. Our lawyers are experienced in tracking down all insurance coverage that may be available to pay your damages.
Let Our Family Help Your Family
To discuss your case with our Bakersfield truck accident lawyers, call 661-578-5669 or fill out the contact form on this website.
