If you spend much time driving in California, you are sure to have seen a Shred-It truck or two on the road, but you might not know that this company is the largest provider in the world when it comes to shredding or destruction of secure information and data. The shredding of documents as well as hard drives is done within a closely monitored and documented chain of custody that can often be completed onsite for added peace of mind for customers and to ensure the integrity of the data security requirements. The trucks you see on the road are actually a mobile shredding facility that meets countless customers’ needs to protect data in compliance with HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley.
In California, there are several physical locations that are hubs for these mobile shredding service trucks, including:
- 12316 World Trade Dr, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92128
- 5360 Goodman Road Eastvale, CA, 91752
- 18120 Central Ave. Carson, CA, 90746
- 6100 Condor Drive, Unit B, Moorpark, CA, 93021
- 3742 W Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA, 93722
- 1878 Industrial Drive #A Stockton, CA, 95206
- 45133 Industrial Drive, Fremont, CA
- 5060 Forni Drive, Suite D, Concord, CA, 94520
The reason you will want to know about these locations is that in the areas central to these hubs, there is a very heavy concentration of these large Shred-It trucks on the roadways, and as you might expect, that increases the potential for you to be involved in a truck accident with a Shred-It truck. While these trucks are not as large as an eighteen-wheeler that you will encounter on the highway, they are large box trucks that have the driver sitting in an elevated location, which can make it hard to see smaller vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists who are on streets and in parking lots. So, you will want to use added caution when you find yourself sharing the road with a Shred-It truck or any larger box truck that can create challenges with vision and has limited mobility and maneuverability in smaller parking lots or on small streets in many of the coastal towns in California.
If you are reading this warning just a few days too late because you are on the hunt for a reliable and successful Shred-It truck accident attorney, please know that the skilled and dedicated team at Normandie Law Firm is here to assist you in securing the justice and compensation you need and deserve to overcome the hardships created by the incident. You can grab the phone right now and contact our compassionate office staff, who can be reached around the clock, to ensure you have the information and resources you need to handle this matter swiftly and with as little stress as possible.
When you reach out to Normandie Law Firm, you will never be faced with an answering service or annoying machine that only allows you to leave a message and wait for a return call. Instead, you will speak with a staff member who can and will provide helpful information about the legal system and how our staff’s expertise can ensure that you get the full compensation you deserve. In addition, they will help you schedule your free consultation with a seasoned Normandie Law Firm Shred-It truck accident attorney who will provide you with much more case-specific information once you relate the details of the injury incident. Once they have all the facts, they will provide you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of the case and, if you have grounds for a lawsuit against Shred-It.
From that moment, all the choices are up to you and what you feel will best meet your immediate and long-term needs. We never want you to feel any pressure to make a quick choice or to act in a manner that you are not sure is in your best interest. In addition, please know that even after your free consultation, you are never obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm, nor are you required to pursue legal action related to this matter. Our final piece of information related to these choices is to contact our office team as quickly as possible to ensure you understand the time remaining for you to pursue legal action to keep your options open without feeling pressured to decide too quickly.
When Is Shred-It Responsible For Your Losses And Expenses?
Most people have been involved in some kind of vehicle accident before. But when there is a commercial vehicle involved, the case can become more complex. There are questions and circumstances that are not commonly explored when two private drivers are involved in a collision. The team at Normandie Law Firm will help you understand both the basic potential causes of a Shred-It truck accident and some less common reasons the company could be responsible for the accident and your losses and expenses.
The most common causes of a Shred-It truck accident include:
- The driver was operating the truck at a high rate of speed or carelessly
- The driver was distracted, tired, or not paying attention to the road
- The driver was intoxicated or had used a mind-altering drug or substance
- The driver was in a state of road rage and was driving aggressively
- The less common issues that could have caused your Shred-It truck accident include:
- The truck was not properly maintained and was unsafe to operate on the road
- There were safety features that had been disabled, making the truck unroadworthy
- The vehicle was under recall, but the management at Shred-It had not had the repairs made
All of these issues are negligent acts by one or more staff members at Shred-It that make the company responsible at least in part for the accident and harm you suffered. Please know that even if another law firm has told you they are not willing to take your case and prove the negligence on the part of Shred-It staff, if there is any indication of poor choices or negligence on the part of the Shred-It staff, Normandie law Firm will seek out the proof needed to get you the compensation you deserve to help cover the damage to your vehicle and the costly medical care needed to properly treat any harm you sustained in the Shred-It truck accident.
Common And Very Severe Shred-It Truck Accident Injuries Suffered By Victims
When you think about the size and weight of the Shred-It truck compared to your vehicle, it is massive. The average car weighs around 4,400 pounds, while the average SUV comes in around 6,000 pounds. The average box truck comes in between 12,000 and 16,000 pounds when it is empty. But add in all the shredding equipment and storage of shredded items, and the Shred-It truck could easily be over 20,000 pounds or about five times the weight of the average car and much taller as well. This massive size variance means that passengers in a car involved in a vehicle accident with a Shred-It truck could easily suffer one or more of these severe injuries:
- Fractured, broken, or shattered bones
- Dislocated joints and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joint
- Partial or complete amputations
- Compound fractures
- Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
- Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
- Head injuries that range from a skull fracture or severe concussion to a brain bleed or other traumatic brain injuries
- Facial injuries to the delicate skin on the face, or to the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
- Soft tissue injuries that result in the destruction of nerves in the area
- Severe burns or other tissue damage requiring grafts
How Much Will My Shred-It Truck Accident Lawsuit Be Worth?
As the victim of personal injuries due to a Shred-it truck accident, you are sure to wonder how much you can expect in compensation for the incident. Many victims worry that the money they get from the lawsuit will not be enough to cover all their expenses and losses. But please know that the court never awards predetermined compensation amounts. Instead, each case is carefully reviewed, and the actual losses and expenses of the injury victim are tabulated to decide a fair compensation amount.
Working with your Shred-It truck accident attorney at Normandie Law Firm, you will gather all the documentation to verify the allowable expenses you incurred. These items will be the things that will influence how much the court awards to you and typically include, but are not always limited to, these items or categories:
- All current and projected medical bills related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries sustained in the truck accident, as well as any therapy or counseling that is needed to address the stress and trauma of the incident and the injuries you suffered
- The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating your Shred-It truck accident lawsuit
- The replacement cost or cost to repair any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the Shred-It truck accident
- Your lost income if the injuries you sustained in the Shred-It truck accident prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully healed and cleared by your medical care providers to return to the duties of that employment
What Is The Statute Of Limitations And What Does It Mean For Your Lawsuit?
The Statute of Limitations is the time limit imposed by the court regulating the time for a victim to file a lawsuit. In the case of a personal injury matter, the victim is given two years to file their case with the appropriate court. The time limit begins on the date of the injury incident and is strictly enforced. Once the time limit expires, the victim loses the right to ever pursue legal action related to that specific matter. Finally, it is critical to understand that there are minimal exceptions that would provide added time to file your case once the original Statute of Limitations has expired. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the case and time remaining for you to pursue a lawsuit if that is the resolution you feel will be the best choice for your needs.
No Added Stress Or Financial Challenges At Normandie Law Firm
When you have suffered injuries and losses due to a Shred-It truck accident, you are sure to be worried about monetary challenges. The last thing most personal injury victims can imagine is being able to afford upfront legal fees or expenses to begin a lawsuit. But that is precisely what most law firms expect. However, the understanding team at Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to meeting the needs of injury victims with a client-friendly payment policy that eliminates the need for out of pocket expenses.
Our team is ready to handle any case with legal merit and only gets paid after the matter is resolved and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal fees and other expenses. In addition, our pledge to every client is that if your Normandie Law Firm Shred-It truck accident attorney fails to win your case and secure the compensation you need, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in preparing the case. If you have suffered losses or injuries because of a truck accident involving a Shred -It truck that you feel was liable for the incident, please know the caring and skilled team at Normandie Law Firm is just a call away and we are eager to help you seek and secure justice and any compensation that is owed to you for the negligence acts of the staff at Shred-It or the truck driver.
