Playa Vista Truck Accident Lawyer

Our Playa Vista truck accident lawyers understand that the aftermath of a commercial truck accident can be overwhelming to navigate. However, there are steps you can take to help protect your health and legal rights, including:

1. Call 9-1-1. Check yourself for visible injuries before moving to help others. If you feel okay, check your passengers, the truck driver, and any other involved parties. If anyone needs emergency medical attention, then call 9-1-1 and request it. Even if everyone seems okay, you should call law enforcement to report the accident.
2. Exchange information. Collect the name, contact information, and insurance details of the truck driver and their employer. You should also write down the truck’s license plate number and request its vehicle identification number (VIN).
3. Document the scene. If you can, you should document the scene by taking photos and videos. For example, you should document damage to all involved vehicles, any visible injuries, road conditions, and weather conditions.
4. Seek medical attention. Even if you feel okay or have seemingly minor injuries, you should seek a complete medical evaluation. Some injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, and internal bleeding, may not show symptoms right away. Additionally, the adrenaline from the accident may mask your symptoms.
5. Contact an attorney. Contact an experienced Playa Vista truck accident attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can determine whether you have a viable claim and help you protect your legal rights from the beginning. We offer a free consultation to listen to your story, answer your legal questions, and help you understand your legal options and how we may be able to help you pursue justice and compensation.

Your injuries and damages can be extensive if you have been involved in a commercial truck accident. Fortunately, you can pursue compensation for a wide range of damages through a truck accident claim. Below are the types of compensation you may be entitled to:

• Past and future medical bills. You can seek compensation for any medical expenses incurred due to your accident injuries. For example, your costs may include emergency care, surgeries, doctor’s visits, physical therapy, and prescriptions. If your injuries require ongoing care, you can also seek compensation for these estimated costs.
• Lost wages and earning capacity. If your injuries prevent you from working, you are entitled to compensation for the income and benefits you lost while recovering. In cases where your injuries keep you from returning to work in the same capacity, you can pursue the future income you would have earned had the accident not occurred.
• Property damage. This includes repair or replacement costs for your vehicle and any other personal property damaged or destroyed in the accident.
• Pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages encompass the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts your injuries have had on your quality of life. Your injuries may cause physical discomfort and keep you from hobbies and activities you once enjoyed. Beyond physical pain, many accident victims cope with emotional trauma, too. For example, you may experience anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).