Truck Accident Insurance Claims
At Estey Bomberger, we have several decades experience in California handling aggressive insurance companies. One of our founding partners, Stephen Estey, is a former insurance company attorney. His knowledge in this area of law gives our clients an advantage when going up against big business insurance carriers. Trucking companies’ insurance carriers are notorious for trying to shift responsibility of the accident onto blameless victims in the hopes they will avoid having to pay any damages for a victim’s injury.
If an insurance company it trying to deny you fair compensation for your injuries or is delaying payment on a claim, we recommend that you contact a California truck accident lawyer at the Estey Bomberger law firm. Hiring a qualified lawyer is crucial to ensuring that you receive fair compensation. Our California truck accident insurance claims lawyers are persuasive negotiators who have successfully obtained substantial settlements from insurance companies trying to deny payment. Our California truck accident lawyers can help you recover financial compensation, too. Contact our firm to start the claims process as soon as possible to.
Complexity of California Truck Accident Insurance Claims
In a truck accident case, there are many factors that can make recovering compensation challenging. In a typical truck accident case, there is usually an insurance company covering each party involved. The truck driver, cab owner and trailer owner may all have their own insurance carriers. Handling multiple insurance companies can make it harder for inexperienced lawyers to get victims maximum compensation, however, the California truck accident insurance claim lawyers at Estey Bomberger have many years experience in truck accident law and are prepared to fight for clients’ right to maximum compensation.
California truck accidents can also be more challenging because insurance company’s investigators and adjustors are trained to minimize liability for the trucking company. These individuals are often the first on an accident site to take control of the investigation and alter important key evidence. Current law requires trucking companies to be insured for a minimum of $750,000. The investigators and adjustors job is to prevent the insurance company from having to pay as little over this minimum as possible. It is crucial that California truck accident victims hire a qualified lawyer who will conduct a thorough investigation of their own in order to preserve key evidence.
What to Do Following a California Truck Accident
After a California truck accident and throughout the insurance claims process, the California personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomeberger recommend a few tips when dealing with insurance companies. These tips include:
• Consult an attorney before you give any recorded or written statements. An insurance company can misconstrue your statements and use them against you.
• Keep detailed notes on every conversation you have with an insurance company representative.
• Do not sign any release forms or waivers until you have consulted with a qualified California truck accident insurance claims attorney.
• Keep receipts of all expenses related to your injuries and the claims process.
• Talk to a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as possible – you only have a limited time in which you can bring a claim for your injuries or loved one’s death.
Estey Bomberger – AV® Rated Law Firm
Estey Bomberger is a proud recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® rating. An AV® rating is given to premier law firms and attorneys who have shown superior legal skills and a high standard of ethics in their practices. To learn how our firm can represent you in your truck accident injury or wrongful death claim, contact us at (800) 895-6620 or fill out our case consultation request form. One of our knowledgeable California truck accident insurance claim attorneys will respond in a timely manner to assist you.
