Welcome to Won And Done. We’re glad you landed on our page. If you’ve been struck by a careless truck driver, we want to help.
It’s understandable to want to get back to your normal life as soon as possible. But getting into an accident can be overwhelming, especially if you are left with a serious injury. Most collision victims don’t know where to start when it comes to filing a claim and demanding help with hospital bills.
We sit down with Merced County victims and provide clear and helpful answers. We offer personalized attention. Less paperwork and more helping you get back to work.
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Commercial Trucks and Liability
In any accident, the at-fault driver will be responsible for the victim’s injuries and other financial losses. When a commercial truck in involved, the good news is there are usually higher insurance policy caps to cover the damages.
The national average for a required minimum automobile insurance policy is around $35,000. However, because of their size, mass and cargo, commercial trucks are required to carry much higher policy minimums.
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration sets the minimums based on the type of cargo.
Type of Cargo Minimum Insurance Limits
Non-hazardous freight under 10k lbs $300,000
Non-hazardous freight over 10k lbs $750,000
Oil $1,000,0000
Other hazardous freight $5,000,000
Almost all freight and trucking companies have policies in excess of $1 million for most trucks and $5,000,000 for hazardous freight loads.
Who is at Fault?
Every driver has to operate their vehicle using reasonable caution so that others around them may proceed in safety. Truck drivers have a greater burden because of the size of their vehicles and the weight and possible hazard of their load.
Truck drivers have to make sure their load is secure, and that they operate their truck safely and prudently.
Common Truck Driver Mistakes that Lead to Accident
Drivers behind the wheel of semi-trucks, farm trucks, and delivery vans use busy routes like Highway 99 and Olive Avenue all day long.
California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) tracks truck accidents across Merced County each year. It documented 103 truck accidents involving injury across the county in 2024. Fifteen of those serious incidents occurred within Merced City Limits. Between the city and the county, those accidents led to at least 6 tragic fatalities in 2024.
The number one culprit is speed. Once a large truck gets up to speed, it can take over double the length and time of a car to stop. Other factors include:
- Drowsiness
- Distraction
- Alcohol
- Road Conditions
- Weather
- Equipment Failure
- Poor Maintenance
- Non-Secure Load
- Overloading
Types of Truck Accident Injuries
Truck crashes can be violent and do a lot of damage before the truck comes to a halt. Some of the injuries can be severe and cause the victim months and even years to recover. Some of the most common types of injuries in a truck accident are:
- Blunt Force Trauma
- Head Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Broken Bones
- Chest Compressions
- Organ Damage
- Internal Injuries/Bleeding
- Airbag injuries
Contact a Merced Truck Accident Lawyer
Won and Done will always stand up for injured truck accident victims in Merced. After such a frightening collision, you need a lawyer who understands your case AND understands you.
Got questions? Call or text us anytime, we’re here for you.
Can’t afford a lawyer? We don’t ask for any upfront money. We only get paid if your case is won. Then our fee comes out of the settlement check we secure for you.
Reach out to us to schedule a free case consultation. There’s no obligation when you talk with us. But if we can help you earn more, Won and Done is like an easy button. Just one call or click and we have your claim filed and you back to feeling like you.
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