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What To Do If You've Been Involved In a Trucking Accident

Override Truck Accidents

California Override Trucking Accident Attorneys

An override accident is one in which an eighteen wheeler "rides over" a car, motorcycle, or pedestrian. Override accidents in California typically occur when the front of a large truck crashes over the lower structures of a car. Therefore, there is a need for energy-absorbing and "lower to the road" frontal bumpers and overall design considerations to try to reduce the often lethal consequences of a massive truck colliding head on with a smaller passenger vehicle.

Truck override accidents are one of the most devastating of truck vs. car collisions. An 80,000 pound semi truck, running over a 3000 pound car results in disaster. The driver and passengers in a car involved in an override truck accident are lucky to survive such a serious car-truck collision. If not killed, the car's occupants will likely suffer temporary or permanent disabling injuries.

If you have been injured or a loved one was killed in truck override accident in California, call The Dolan Law Firm at 415.421.2800 or 888.424.5352 or contact us by e-mail today for a free case evaluation. Our San Francisco truck accident lawyers work to hold truck drivers and trucking companies responsible for injuries and deaths caused by their negligence and carelessness. Learn how we earned our reputation as a premier California truck accident law firm. 

A truck override accident can be caused by truck driver negligence such as driving too many hours without rest, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not paying attention to the road, or failure to inspect and maintain the truck. Some override accidents are partly the result of improper loading, - Ind. tire blowouts on Trucks faulty tractor trailer brakes, and other negligence by big rig owners and operators.

We Put the Fair Back in the Fight.

You should know that most trucking companies and their insurance companies are very experienced at investigating truck accidents and analyzing injury claims. Soon after the accident, they will have investigators at the scene, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing their defense. Level the playing field by enlisting the help of seasoned trial attorneys at The Dolan Law Firm. We will stand by your side in your quest for compensation and justice following a serious 18 wheeler accident.

Our truck accident lawyers work with investigators, traffic accident reconstructionists, highway design experts, and other professionals to determine the cause of the accident and who was at fault. We then use our negotiation and trial skills to fight for the compensation you deserve for your losses caused by a truck accident.

Contact a Successful Truck Accident Law Firm Today.

If you have been involved in a California underride or override accident with an eighteen-wheeler or other commercial truck, contact us today. We offer a free consultation with an attorney who knows California trucking laws and regulations, and has successfully tried truck accident cases. We work to provide the excellent legal representation you deserve.

A Premier California Truck Accident Law Firm

The Dolan Law Firm
San Francisco Truck Accident Lawyers
1438 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415.421.2800
Toll Free: 888.424.5352
Fax: 415.421.2832

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The personal injury attorneys at The Dolan Law Firm help people who have been injured in truck accidents and car accidents in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout Northern California including the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, Santa Clara, San Joaquin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Rosa and Stanislaus; the cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Eureka, Fremont, Fresno, Hayward, Modesto, Oakland, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Raphael, Santa Rosa, Stockton, San Jose, San Mateo, and Walnut Creek; and on highways 101, 1, 580, 880, 24, 137, 4, 280, 17, 157 and more.

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Our firm and lawyers handle cases throughout Northern California including, but not limited to the areas, counties or cities of San Francisco, Santa Clara, Eureka, San Mateo, East Bay, Oakland, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Fremont, Piedmont, Alameda, Berkeley, Hayward, Stockton, Alameda Country, Contra Costa Country, Modesto, HWYs 101, 1, 580, 880, 24, 137, 4, 280, 17, 157 and more.
Please note that the attorneys of this office are licensed to practice law in the State of California only. We cannot give advice about legal matters in any other state but would be happy to assist you in locating suitable local counsel with whom we may have a referral relationship

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