Kern County Truck Accident Lawyer
Being injured in a truck accident can change your life and the lives of those you love.
The massive size and weight of commercial trucks compared to passenger vehicles mean that crashes are often catastrophic.
If you have been injured or lost someone you love in a truck accident in or near Kern County, you may be able to recover significant compensation for your damages.
However, insurance companies won’t just hand over a check for the full value of your claim. Instead, they will work to settle your claim for as little as possible.
That’s why you need an experienced Kern County truck accident lawyer to fight for you.
At Jacoby & Meyers, our California truck accident attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help you obtain the justice and compensation you are entitled to.
Call 1-800-411-4LAW or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.
What Sets Jacoby & Meyers Apart
- Our firm has been helping injured victims for over 50 years.
- We have a proven track record of recovering maximum client compensation.
- We treat every client with dignity and respect.
- Our attorneys genuinely care about helping you move forward after a truck accident, and we work tirelessly to secure the compensation you need to do so.
Facts About Kern County Truck Accident
Over the last six years, there have been over 4,000 truck accidents in Kern County, resulting in nearly 2,000 injuries and 236 deaths.
The areas with the highest number of truck accidents in Kern County are:
- Unincorporated areas had 3,330 accidents, 1,535 injuries, and 194 deaths
- Bakersfield had 671 truck accidents, resulting in 364 injuries and 28 deaths
- Shafter saw 56 accidents, resulting in 28 injuries and 2 deaths
- Delano had 30 accidents, 10 injuries, and one death
- Wasco reported 19 accidents, resulting in 13 injuries and three fatalities
- Tehachapi had 16 truck accidents, resulting in 9 injuries and two deaths
- Taft had 10 accidents, four injuries, and three deaths
- California City reported nine accidents, five injuries, and three deaths
If you were injured in one of these or other areas of Kern County, our attorneys want to help you secure the justice and compensation you are entitled to.
The highways where most truck accidents occurred in Kern County over the last six years are:
- Interstate 5 had 65 deaths from truck accidents
- Route 99 had 21 deaths from truck accidents
- Route 58 had 11 deaths from truck accidents
- State Route 99 had seven deaths from truck accidents
- State Rouge 58 has three deaths from truck accidents
Injuries Sustained in Kern County Truck Accidents
Kern County truck accidents can result in fatal or life-altering injuries.
Some of the most common injuries sustained in truck accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage
- Severed limbs
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Broken bones
- Back and neck injuries
- Burns
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Even if you think your injuries are not severe, you should have a thorough medical evaluation after a truck accident.
Some life-threatening injuries are not immediately apparent.
Seeking medical attention can save your life and help protect your right to recover compensation for your damages.
Reasons To Hire a Kern County Truck Accident Lawyer
Hiring a Kern County truck accident lawyer can help you recover the maximum possible compensation.
Your lawyer can investigate your accident to determine causation and liability, uncover vital evidence to build your case, establish and accurately value your damages, and negotiate to reach a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible.
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, your attorney can take your case to trial and demand the compensation you deserve.
Your chances of a successful outcome are much higher with an experienced Kern County truck accident lawyer representing you.
Contact Us Today
If you have been injured in a truck accident in Bakersfield, Shafter, Delano, Wasco, Tehachapi, Taft, or any surrounding areas, we want to help you get the justice and compensation you are entitled to.
Call 1-800-411-4LAW or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Kern County truck accident claim.