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Trucks, especially 18-wheelers, are huge and often weigh more than 80,000 lbs. When truck accidents occur, they can lead to catastrophic injuries to those who are involved especially those of us in regular vehicles. Trucking companies are required to follow certain federal and state regulations; nonetheless, these rules are often bent or broken by truck drivers and their employers. This often puts other drivers in extreme danger.

Truck accidents occur due to a variety of negligent actions not just on the part of truck driver but also on the part of trucking companies. These companies are notorious for pushing the truck drivers to meet the deadlines. In order to meet the unrealistic deadlines, truck drivers deprive themselves of sleep and drive faster. Often the companies hire driver's that are not safe drivers or are inexperienced. Some companies do not ensure that the trucks are not overloaded. Others look away when their drivers do not properly update their log books because drivers are required to get 8 hours of sleep for every 12-13 hours they drive. Companies also push to keep their trucks on the road hauling loads as much as possible and this can result in delays in maintenance of important safety features such as brakes and suspension mechanisms.

However, of all these factors, truck driver fatigue is the leading cause of truck accidents.

If you or your loved one has been injured in a truck accident due to a driver's negligence or that of the trucking company, you should hire an attorney who has experience in handling truck accidents as soon as possible. Often critical evidence is lost forever within a few weeks of the accident. Also trucking companies and their insurance carriers often confront the victims in an attempt to pay them less than what they actually deserve for their injuries, medical bills and lost wages. So it is often necessary to have a competent San Francisco personal injury attorney on your side.

Nelson C. Barry III is an experienced Truck Accident Attorney.  He will educate you about your legal options and will fight the insurance company when they try to coerce you into a quickie settlement. We at the Law office of Nelson Barry are on your side and we use Mr. Barry's 31 years of experience to confront the trucking companies and their insurance carriers to pay you fair value for your case. We are known for our aggressive representation and for getting excellent results. Call us today for free initial consultation and let us get started on your case. At Law Office of Nelson Barry, we do not charge anything unless we win.

Personal Injury hurts both physically and emotionally. Personal Injury can be an automobile accident, animal attack, exposure to hazardous chemicals, workplace death, or battery. It is damage done to the body and to the mind by negligence of others and the law allows the victim to take action against the injurer to recover his/her claims.

It is extremely critical to pick a personal injury lawyer who is experienced, trustworthy and skilled in delivering outstanding results. Thousands of people get hurt everyday and settle for less compensation than they deserve because of the lack of knowledge and/or because of picking the wrong attorney.

If you are a personal injury victim planning to get legal advice from a lawyer, select the attorney who specializes in personal injury cases. A good  Personal Injury attorney will educate you about the matter, will treat your case as his own case and will aggressively represent you and get you the compensation you deserve. It is very important to understand that attorney’s advice and strategies will have a huge impact on the result of the case.

Personal injury cases cover claims for physical losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial losses such as lost wages, medical expenses and property damages.

Although, there are a large number of personal injury attorneys who claim to handle your case, you need to find an attorney who can maximize the compensation for your injuries. An experienced and assertive personal injury lawyer ensures the success of the arbitration. If you are looking for a competent and experienced attorney, contact San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney Nelson Barry.