The Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan represents families who lose victims in heartbreaking truck accidents in and around San Francisco. Our skilled and compassionate lawyers go to work immediately to secure compensation for the emotional and financial damages the family members left behind are forced to endure. Contact us for a free wrongful death truck accident case consultation to find out how to demand justice and support for your family.

Should My Family Call a Lawyer After Losing Someone to a Truck Collision?

Yes. A free conversation with the San Francisco truck accident lawyers at MJQ Law can help your family protect themselves in the coming years. After an accident, insurance adjusters won’t make it easy for families to earn justice and support.

They will try their best to blame an innocent victim for the accident. Commercial truck insurance companies will also hope to get the family to sign off on a settlement that doesn’t begin to cover the financial and emotional losses they have and will experience.

Your San Francisco Truck Accident Lawyer is your shield against this shady treatment and fully investigates the tragic accident to make sure the facts can’t be changed by giant insurers. MJQ Law goes after careless truck drivers and their employers. We also handle the frustrating negotiation process while causing as little disruption to you and your grieving family as possible.

Deadly Truck Accident Risks on San Francisco Streets

Trucks on busy San Francisco routes like Market Highway 101 roar down the lanes with plenty of weight behind them. A small mistake by a driver or a malfunction of a truck part can lead to a devastating impact on much smaller cars and SUVs. Motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists are also at extreme risk when a truck driver loses control.

California Transportation Injury Mapping System recorded at least 25 fatal truck accidents across San Francisco and Alameda County between 2022 and 2023. It’s a tragic number that represents dozens of families and friends affected by a devastating loss.

A truck driver for Amazon or a semi-truck hauler delivering goods for a huge chain like Walmart can cause an accident involving the loss of life. It seems reasonable to ask these big corporations to help families who are victimized. Unfortunately, employers will often work harder to shed blame than actually assist those left behind.

It’s often up to the family’s attorney to collect the evidence needed to force a trucking company and an insurance company to provide what’s only fair to grieving families. We hope to handle this frustrating battle with insurers while giving families the time they need to mourn in peace.

Who Can File a Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim?

California encourages families left behind to file a wrongful death claim to protect themselves. A wrongful death settlement can help close relatives like a spouse or children of the victim to pay funeral and medical costs. That support could also help replace the income the victim may have supported the family with each week. That financial support may suddenly be gone due to a devastating truck collision.

In most cases, these family members would file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the other eligible relatives:

• A spouse or domestic partner
• Children of the victim and in some cases stepchildren
• Grandchildren
• A wrongful death lawyer can also file a claim on behalf of the family

If the truck accident victim had no spouse or children other family members could file:

• Parents
• Siblings
• Anyone who can prove they were financially dependent on the victim

A San Francisco wrongful death attorney could file a claim on behalf of all family members. A lawyer would be entrusted to investigate the accident and back a case with evidence. In many instances, this evidence is enough to force a car insurance company to accept full liability and provide everything a family needs in a settlement.

If an insurer refused to accept fault and provide a fair settlement, a lawyer would file a lawsuit and prepare to take the insurer to court. The threat of a lawsuit and the filing of a lawsuit are usually enough to convince an insurer to settle. Insurance companies usually want to avoid the cost of going to trial and the bad publicity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of things could families earn support for after a deadly truck accident?

Families would seek help with the cost of a burial and service. They should earn money to help pay any remaining emergency response fees and hospital bills left over. Families must get reimbursed for the income the victim would have provided to support the family in the future. They should also receive support for the emotional toll they must endure. This includes the loss of love and guidance they can no longer draw from in the years ahead.

What if my family can’t afford to pay a San Francisco wrongful death lawyer?

If you feel we can help your family secure the most possible in a wrongful death claim, you won’t have to worry about our fee. MJQ Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then we are paid out of the settlement money your family receives.

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim?

Two Years. California provides up to two years after an accident for families to file claims or lawsuits over their devastating losses. It’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible so that important evidence doesn’t get lost and witnesses don’t become hard to locate.

Contact a San Francisco Truck Accident Lawyer as Soon as Possible

If a loved one has been the victim of a crash caused by a negligent truck driver, don’t trust your family’s well-being to an insurance company. Allow The Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan to deal with the most frustrating parts of wrongful death claims and insurance hassles so you can focus on remembering and honoring a beloved member of the family.

Contact our offices for a free case consultation that comes with no obligation to you or your family. This consultation comes with no risk and is confidential. Trusting your case to the compassionate professionals at MJQ Law will be the best way to secure justice and protect every family member in the years ahead.