Sacramento Truck Accident Attorneys

Truck drivers are under tremendous pressure to make deliveries on time. This pressure to meet strict deadlines can create significant stress for drivers, causing them to falsify log books that document how much time they’ve spent behind the wheel. And that’s a big deal. Time spent behind the wheel is regulated by federal law; this law is meant to prevent truckers from driving when they are tired and fatigued, since accidents are more likely to happen under such circumstances.

When large trucks are involved in accidents with smaller passenger vehicles, people are often seriously injured or killed. Truck accident victims are entitled to recover money for their damages if the truck driver was at fault for the accident. This can be difficult to prove. In addition, working with the trucker’s insurance company can be equally challenging if you are not aware of your rights and how much your claim is really worth.

An experienced truck accident attorney should be intimately familiar with the complex regulations of the trucking industry and be able to help you develop a solid case to get the money you need and deserve. Victims of truck accidents may be able to seek compensation for costs associated with their injury, like medical bills, prescription drug costs and even time missed from work. A truck accident attorney should be able to inform you of the damages you may seek compensation for if you have been involved in a truck accident.

John Airola is a Sacramento truck accident attorney with over 19-years experience. More specifically, before he represented injured parties in truck accidents, Mr. Airola represented the insurance companies who insured trucking companies, like United Parcel Service (UPS), for example. Having worked as a defense attorney for insurance companies in the past, Mr. Airola has the insider-knowledge of how insurance companies work and uses that knowledge to prepare solid cases for his clients. When you choose Airola Law Offices to represent you during a difficult time, you can rest assured that you will be in good hands. At Airola Law Offices, your case will not be passed off to a paralegal, but will be handled personally by a qualified attorney.