Commercial Trucking Accident Injury Lawyers In Southern California
Commercial trucking has always been a focal point for Chung & Reynolds, P.C.. When the firm was founded over 30 years ago in Irvine, it primarily represented large national commercial trucking and rental companies in a variety of legal challenges.
As a result of this experience, we remain a valuable source of legal counsel and representation in transportation matters. Due to our vast experience with the trucking and commercial supply industry, we now also represent those who have been severely injured in catastrophic and serious accidents caused by commercial truck vehicles.
Comprehensive Representation For Serious And Catastrophic Trucking Accidents
At Chung & Reynolds, P.C., our personal injury lawyers regularly handle claims against trucking and commercial vehicle companies, including:
- Negligence claims for serious truck accidents
- Product liability claims for defective and dangerous products
- Wrongful death actions for accident injuries that result in fatalities
We are also well-versed in subrogation and complex insurance coverage issues. A number of cases that we have litigated successfully involve claims for punitive damages.
Litigating Beyond Negligence And Basic Personal Injury Claims
Our personal injury lawyers have handled a wide range of sophisticated recovery claims. In addition to general negligence cases, we have litigated commercial trucking cases involving the following allegations:
- Negligent hiring
- Strict product liability
- Negligent supervision and entrustment
- Driver assaults
- Driver qualifications
- Fraudulent/staged accidents
- Negligent design and maintenance of roadways
- Negligent loading/unloading
- Under the Influence drivers
Every accident is different, resulting in a variety of possible claims. Our experienced personal injury litigators can help you assess your claims and customize a legal strategy designed to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions and maximize your potential compensation.
The Complexities Of Insurance Companies In The Trucking Industry
Dealing with the highly organized and protective insurance companies that represent trucking companies can be intimidating. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to do everything in their power to avoid liability and deny their insured’s liability for a crash, assign the fault of a crash onto the victim and deny your claim.
Fortunately, our skilled negotiators have insight based on experience and understand how insurance companies work in these sorts of cases. We are very familiar with the numerous coverage issues that arise in trucking accident cases, including primary and excess coverage disputes as found in Insurance Code section 11580.9, Smith v. Travelers, and PUC endorsements, just to name a few. Our seasoned litigators will advocate for your right to recover damages and hold negligent parties accountable for their actions and wrongdoing.
The Complexities Of Trucking Regulations On Serious Truck Accidents
Our experienced personal injury lawyers are also intimately familiar with the ever-changing applicable laws and regulations, including:
- Applicable Department of Transportation regulations
- The Commercial Vehicle Preventable Accident Manual
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
As commercial lawyers, we have consulted with business clients regarding the analysis and revision of their Fleet Safety Compliance Manuals. We stay current with the top transportation, accident reconstruction and medical experts in California, which works to our advantage when we are holding trucking companies, their drivers and manufacturers accountable for serious accident injury claims, wrongful death actions and negligence.
Schedule Your Private Consultation With An Irvine Truck Accident Lawyer
Our Southern California truck accident lawyers offer private case evaluations and consultations. To schedule your appointment, you can call our office at Chung & Reynolds, P.C., or send us a message using our online form. We look forward to answering your questions and telling you more about how we can help you pursue compensation for your life-altering accident injuries.