The Friel Law Firm

Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers

HAVE YOU OR A LOVED ONE BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?
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STOCKTON
(209) 464-8000
SACRAMENTO
(916) 565-8000

Stockton Accident Lawyer Helps Victims of Accidents Caused by Hit & Run Drivers

Stockton Accident Lawyer Helps Victims of Accidents Caused by Hit & Run Drivers

Victims of hit and run accidents are likely to feel angry and confused, and it can make the already difficult process of getting the compensation that you deserve seem impossible. This page will outline some general facts about hit and run accidents and procedures for handling these situations to help ensure yourself the best possible outcome.

It is against the law in all 50 states to leave the scene of an accident without following proper procedure. Generally, a hit & run accident is defined as:

“Leaving the scene of an accident without first stopping to render aid”

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AUTO ACCIDENTS WITH LARGE TRUCKS

A trucking accident occurs when a large truck and trailer collides with other vehicles or pedestrians.

Trucking accidents take place every year, and they are more common than most people assume. In the US, approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year, and of these accidents around 5,000 result in loss of life. Even though truck drivers receive far more training and are taught to be cautions drivers, one out of every eight accidents is a truck driving accident. This is due to a variety of reasons:

  • large truck sizes,
  • massive loads,
  • complex dynamics of the truck,
  • drivers feeling fatigued, or tired.

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DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS

Stockton Personal Injury Lawyer

Stockton Personal Injury Lawyer Helps Victims of Injuries Caused by Defective Seat Belts

There is nothing that can protect you and your passengers in an automobile collision better than a set belt. Every year, thousands of people are saved because they were properly wearing a seat belt. According to the Center for Disease and Control, wearing a seat belt reduces the chance of loss of life by 60 percent.

Often times however, seat belt defects occur, resulting in severe injury and even death. To determine whether a seat belt defect caused your injuries answer two question: Where you properly belted, and would the injury be less severe with a properly designed seat belt? If you answered yes to both questions, you may be a victim of a seat belt defect. [Read more…]

Stockton Injury Office

The Friel Law Firm
5250 Claremont Avenue #219
Stockton, CA 95207
Phone: (209) 464-8000

Sacramento Injury Office

The Friel Law Firm
1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 206
Sacramento, CA 95815 US
Phone: (916) 565-8000