Man Killed in Highway 99 Big Rig Crash in Turlock
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a 25-year-old man from Atwater was killed in a big rig crash on Highway 99 in the Turlock area on Sunday, November 8, 2020. The truck accident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on southbound State Route 99 in the vicinity of Golf Road. A preliminary investigation by CHP traffic units revealed that a driver of a 2006 Toyota Corolla was reportedly involved in a rear-end collision with a 2019 Freightliner big rig. The trucker was uninjured in the semi-truck collision, according to the CHP. Sadly, the Toyota sustained major damage from the collision and resulted in fatal trauma to the driver. The name of the Toyota driver has been withheld by the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office due to pending notification of family members.
Consequences of Semi-Truck Accidents
Big rig crashes have the potential to cause serious injury or fatality for occupants in passenger vehicles. Bone fractures, facial scarring and disfigurement, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries are some of the many severe complications a person injured in a truck accident can face. Dealing with medical expenses, lost income, and hardship that follow truck accident-related injuries is stressful, to say the least. When a wrongful death of a loved one results from a truck accident, it can be devastating and heartbreaking for the family they leave behind. Fortunately, an experienced attorney can help surviving family members in their time of loss by seeking justice and fair compensation on their behalf. For information on how to find the best Turlock truck accident lawyer to handle your case, watch this video.
What Types of Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Truck Accident Case?
Semi-truck collisions are often so catastrophic that the parties involved may not survive the accident. Under these circumstances, the surviving family members of the decedent may bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of their loved one to recover financial compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Such cases require survivors to prove the same facts as the decedent had they survived the big rig crash and brought a claim on their own. A Turlock wrongful death lawyer can help family members recover end of life medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future financial support, intangible losses like loss of companionship, and more.
Should I Hire a Turlock Wrongful Death Attorney for a Highway 99 Big Rig Crash?
Time is of the essence in a wrongful death truck accident case. Trucking firms and insurance companies take immediate action after fatal big rig crashes to protect their bottom line. This means you and your family need to act quickly to protect your legal rights and best interests. At AutoAccident.com, our legal team can immediately contact insurance companies and truck firms on your behalf, including sending letters of preservation of evidence to trucking companies to prevent them from losing or destroying evidence. We act fast to gather and preserve time-sensitive evidence.
Our team of wrongful death and personal injury attorneys will handle all aspects of your claim so you and your family can focus on recovering from your loss. While no amount of compensation can undo the pain your family has experienced or bring your lost loved one back, it can provide a sense of justice and help prevent similar situations from happening to other families in the future.
Trucking Accident Attorney in Turlock
I’m Ed Smith, a Turlock truck accident lawyer. If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in a big rig crash, insurance companies and truck firms often act quickly to reduce the amount of compensation you and your family deserve through defense tactics they use. At our law firm, we have decades of experience dealing with difficult trucking companies and insurers and have the skills and resources needed to prove your case. Call us today to learn more about how our legal team can help you at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400. We can discuss your case anytime and provide compassionate, free, and friendly advice.
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