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Truck Accident Law

Arroyo Grande Semi-Trailer Truck Injury Attorneys

When the drivers of semi trucks drive recklessly, or when their companies pressure them to drive too many hours, they are particularly culpable. The motivation can be monetary or sheer irresponsibility. But the danger of truck accidents posed by these behemoths on our roads is horrific.

Whether on the interstate or a city street, big rigs dwarf automobiles in size and weight. They cannot stop quickly. And when they collide with vehicles, people and property, they do terrible damage.

Rear-end accidents are common, but under-ride collisions and rollovers cause just as much damage. Trucks have blind spots, and experience tire blow-outs.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck drivers make more money the more they drive. But like anyone else, they get tired, and when they do, they can lose control of the truck, or fail to respond quickly to a dangerous situation. Federal and state regulations limit the number of hours a driver can continue to drive. They attempt to reduce the dangers by requiring safety features of all kinds. But even when all the rules and regulations are followed, accidents happen.

Trucking Companies

Trucking companies advertise how fast they can deliver merchandise. How do they do it? Many pressure their drivers to speed or drive longer than permitted by law. They profit while endangering the rest of us.

Our law firm knows how to maximize our clients’ financial recovery in truck accidents by locating any and all potentially responsible parties, such as those who load a truck improperly, produce defective truck parts, or hire unsafe drivers.

Serious Injury LawyersSerious Injury Lawyers

Serious Injury Law

Serious injuries can be devastating not just physically, but emotionally, financially and psychologically. You may suffer the loss of comfort, employment and relationships. When someone else is at fault, you need legal representation from an experienced attorney that will fight for your rights. We have made helping injured people our life’s work.

Free Consultation · No Attorney’s Fees Unless We Win · Off-site Appointments

Since founding our law firm in 1982, we have handled the full spectrum of serious personal injury cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, big rig accidents, dog bites, assault and battery cases, products liability and slip-and-falls.

We can assist you with cases involving:

Spinal cord injury (Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, syringomyelia, spondylolisthesis)
Herniated disk
Bone fractures
Burns
Brain injury
Severe head trauma
Wrongful death

When you have been injured, you need a strong advocate who will take the time to listen to your concerns and protect your rights. We will make sure the extent of your injuries is accurately and completely communicated to an insurance adjuster, and if necessary, a judge and a jury.

Contact our lawyers to schedule a free consultation about your serious injury. We are available to meet with you at your home, in the hospital or in a place that is convenient for you.

Record of Success

Serious Injury Law

We have received millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We have helped personal injury and other victims get compensated via general damages, special damages and punitive damages. We have received verdicts for Punitive damages which are awarded when it has been determined that the defendant acted with recklessness, malice or deceit and are awarded to punish or make an example out of the defendant.

Insurance companies are sophisticated — you need representation. Personal injury lawyer knows how they work. Before co-founding, he worked as a casualty adjuster with a national insurance company and has been hired as an attorney by major insurance companies. Using that insider knowledge, we will build a strong case for you.

If you are facing problems with your own insurance company for medical claims, we provide skillful representation in bad faith insurance claim cases. Among our wins, we have achieved six- and seven-figure recoveries for clients.

Divorce Settlement LawyersDivorce Settlement Lawyers

Divorce Settlement

Conflict can be a major cause for and element of divorce. There may be a dispute over assets and obligations or bitterness because of past wrongs. If the differences between you and your spouse have become so great that settlement is not possible, a judge will be needed to make decisions in your case. If so, you need personal representation by knowledgeable, experienced attorneys. We have been providing divorce litigation services to residents of the Central Coast and surrounding California communities for over 30 years.

Attorney has handled all types of divorce cases, including high-net-worth, complex divorce litigation. We can help you achieve your goals and get to the next stage in your life.

In the past, the most common way of getting a divorce or obtaining other family law orders has been for each party to retain their own attorney to represent them in court. In a contested case, the parties rarely discussed their issues face to face.

We Fully Explore All Settlement Options

We believe that simply because the parties have each hired their own attorney, this does not mean there must be a big fight. An important service your personal advocate can provide is to identify issues, collect information and participate in settlement negotiations.

Working with opposing counsel, we can facilitate settlement of issues in some cases and avoid court proceedings.

We Know What Needs to be Done and How to Do it

Your personal attorney will carefully listen to your concerns and goals. The attorney then has a job to do:

- In custody and visitation cases, this may include interviewing witnesses and collecting records by subpoena or otherwise. In especially difficult cases, expert witnesses may be called in to perform custody and/or psychological evaluations.
- When child support and/or spousal support is at issue, the attorney will gather evidence of each party’s income or perhaps, their ability to earn income. An expert witness may be utilized to perform a vocational evaluation of a spouse who has not worked for a considerable period of time. If one or both parties is self employed, the investigation of actual income available for support may be more complex, requiring the services of a forensic CPA or other expert who can prepare a report to use in settlement negotiations and can testify to financial details in court if necessary.

When property characterization and division is at issue, the attorney will gather evidence regarding the acquisition of assets and their value. An expert witness may be employed to provide a report about property value, and testify in court if necessary.
When debt allocation is at issue, the attorney will gather evidence about when and how the debt was incurred, security, if any, for the repayment of the debt, and other specifics which vary depending on the type of debt involved. The attorney will also assist the client by accumulating evidence regarding any reimbursements that may be due the client or charges which should be assessed against the other party.
When responsibility for attorney fees is at issue, the attorney will gather evidence for use in settlement or to present to the court so an appropriate order can be made.
If necessary, your attorney will obtain restraining orders to protect the personal safety of the client and children or to protect the assets of the marriage.

Whatever issues you may be facing with your divorce or family law case, you can trust us to provide essential, confidential legal advice and dedicated, results-driven representation.