{"id":3506,"date":"2021-06-24T23:32:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T06:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/?page_id=3506"},"modified":"2021-07-07T01:51:25","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T08:51:25","slug":"truck-accidents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/truck-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Accidents Atorrney in San Diego, California"},"content":{"rendered":"
Traffic collisions involving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and trucks<\/strong> can be devastating, with victims often left severely injured or even killed in the accident. An annual report from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System indicated that there were 459 injuries and 20 fatalities in crashes involving a large truck or bus in San Diego County in 2017 alone.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident or if you believe that a truck driver’s negligent actions led to the death of a loved one, you may be eligible to seek fair compensation. Reach out to our San Diego truck accidents attorney by calling 619-595-6794<\/span><\/a> today.<\/p>\n At Benner Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing experienced legal guidance and strong representation to truck accident victims and their loved ones. You deserve to have an experienced California personal injury attorney<\/a> advocating for your rights. When you choose to work with our firm, we will review and investigate the circumstances surrounding your injuries and explore your possible legal options to recover damages.<\/p>\n Our team will fight compassionately to protect your rights and provide guidance at every turn as you pursue the compensation you need for your injuries<\/a>, property damages, and any additional pain and suffering. Benner Law Firm is proud to represent victims of truck accidents, car crashes<\/a>, bike collision<\/a> and motorcycle accidents<\/a>, as well as pedestrian accidents<\/a> across San Diego, Oceanside, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, San Diego County, and throughout all of California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Under California law, drivers involved in a truck accident must render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the traffic collision<\/strong>, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting the injured party to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for adequate medical or surgical treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The statute of limitations for truck accidents in California are as follows:<\/p>\n Personal Injury & Wrongful Death<\/a>:<\/strong> According to California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, an action for injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, shall be commenced within two years from the date of the accident or the person’s death.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Property Damages:<\/strong> Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 338 (c), an action for the specific recovery of personal property shall be commenced within three years from the date the accident occurred.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n According to California law, any traffic collision on a California street, highway, or private property must be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)<\/a> within ten days if there was:<\/p>\n An injury,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A death, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Property damage in excess of $1,000.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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