Tractor Trailer Accidents
Trucking companies are usually represented in accident cases by their insurance carrier. The goal of the insurance carrier is to minimize its losses and pay as little as possible to claimants. They employ batteries of attorneys to protect themselves against having to pay a major judgment or award.
Seek out a lawyer who knows the trucking industry and its insurance carriers.
The Roseville, California, lawyer, Anthony J. Poidmore, has first hand knowledge of the tactics that insurance companies use to defend themselves against major claims such as those stemming from trucking accidents. Before entering private practice as a plaintiff's attorney, he was a senior partner with a large defense litigation firm. As a result he knows how insurance company lawyers think, what motivates them to offer a fair settlement, and what strategies they may use in a truck accident claim.
An aggressive trial lawyer who will fight for your right to compensation
If you have been injured or if a loved one has been killed in a truck accident, contact a lawyer who understands what you are going through. Attorney Poidmore is known as an aggressive trial attorney. He is also appreciated by clients for his caring guidance as they navigate the legal system. Call him at (916) 787-1290 for an initial consultation
Experienced with all types of truck accident cases
Mr. Poidmore has handled trucking accident cases involving:
- Truck rollovers caused by bad loading techniques
- Equipment failures caused by poor maintenance, defective materials, and parts
- Excessive speed and traveling too fast for conditions
- Inadequately trained drivers
- Drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Drivers who exceeded the maximum number of driving hours and became excessively fatigued
Gathering evidence quickly
The highways in the Sacramento region, especially those around Yuba City, are the scenes of many serious semi crashes. He has handled accidents that occurred on I-80 and I-5, sending out investigators and accident reconstructionists to the scene as soon as possible. Gathering evidence before it disappears or interviewing witnesses before their memories fade helps build a strong case.
Investigating the accident
Our firm retains truck driving experts who analyze the driver logs, the maintenance records, the weather and traffic conditions, and the law enforcement reports. Using this information, Attorney Poidmore builds a strong case for compensation for clients' medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs of the accident.
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, contact a lawyer who will take on the trucking industry and its insurance companies. Call Anthony J. Poidmore, Attorney at Law.
