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$5 Million against construction companies for a truck/auto accident.

$1.9 Million for a pedestrian vs. truck accident.

$1 Million for a Concord woman who lost control of her minivan and struck a traffic pole after being sideswiped by a big rig.

$1 Million for minor client who was a passenger in a van which rear-ended a big rig on I-5.

$750,000 for Plaintiff who was severely injured while riding his motorcycle when defendant backed his pickup truck into the street from a blind driveway.

$730,000 for a pedestrian vs. truck accident.

$625,000 for the victim of a pedestrian vs. truck accident in Oakland.

$197,500 for the victim of a truck accident on Interstate 80.

$125,000 for severe leg fracture when tractor-trailer turned in front of motorcycle.

$120,000 for Plaintiff who suffered a severe fracture when a garbage truck pulled into his path as he was riding his motorcycle to work.

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Insurance Matters in Trucking Accidents

Any auto accident can be complicated by an obstinate, bureaucratic or uncommunicative insurance company. But in a trucking accident, victims often find that they are working with multiple insurance companies -- their own, the insurance for the truck driver, separate insurance for the trucking company and companies for any other drivers involves. The laws and companies involved may span several states and be difficult to track down. Worse, because accidents are a fact of life for trucking companies and their insurers, victims often find themselves fighting off aggressive agents who try to pressure them into taking less than their claim is worth, manipulate the facts of the accident and engage in other tactics to try to limit their liability. This can be overwhelming for someone who may be incapacitated, hospitalized or grieving. Many accident victims turn to the trucking accident attorneys at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen for protection, help and expertise in negotiation.

Hiring a lawyer makes an insurance company take you more seriously, because insurers know that defending against litigation is much more expensive than simply paying what it owes. A company that previously claimed you had no case may change its tune when an attorney is involved. Furthermore, an attorney brings knowledge of your rights, negotiating skills and knowledge of insurance company tactics to the table. And of course, an experienced truck accident lawyer like the ones at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen can spend the time necessary to track down decision makers who may be hiding from their responsibilities -- time you can use to heal. With our expertise on your side, you can shift the balance of power and obtain the compensation that you're entitled to.

Insurance agents may say they're here to help, but their job is to save money for their employers -- and they do that by denying your claim. Even victims who have paid their premiums faithfully for years may find themselves arguing about the facts with an agent who wasn't even at the scene. If you find yourself stuck in an insurance nightmare after a truck crash, call Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen. We always offer free, confidential consultations to potential clients, and we never take a fee until and unless we win your case. To discuss your case with one of our experienced Northern California truck accident attorneys, call 1-866-218-3776.