The Got Junk Trucks are actually a part of the 1-800-GOT-JUNK company, which offers junk removal around California. The business is focused on providing a removal service for customers who need large items or a large amount of unwanted items hauled away. They advertise that they will pick up household and commercial junk like furniture, electronics, appliances, and even yard waste, and they can do it the same day you call for service. The perk most California residents appreciate is that the company focuses on recycling and eco-friendly disposal processes to be better for the planet. The only real limitation on what the company will pick up from a size perspective is that it must be able to be loaded into the truck by no more than two people, as the trucks only run with two staff members.
In Southern California, you will find the GOT-JUNK trucks operating in the Los Angeles area, as well as the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita, Riverside, and Irvine. In Northern California, you will see GOT-JUNK trucks servicing customers in Sonoma County, Napa County, and the San Rafael area. The trucks are often spotted driving around residential areas as they are willing to pick up smaller loads, like a quarter or half a truckload, and their prices are more economical than the cost of having a dumpster dropped and then picked up. But what that means for drivers is that these larger trucks are cruising around neighborhoods, city streets, and the local freeways with mountains of junk and drivers who are tired and ready to get their stops for the day completed. Sadly, this combination can result in poor choices and some unsafe driving that could leave you with a damaged or destroyed vehicle and questions about who to call and report that, “I was hit by a GOT-JUNK truck and need legal help.”
If this sounds all too familiar because you or a loved one was recently in a vehicle accident and the culprit was a GOT-JUNK truck, please know that the team at Normandie Law Firm is here to help. Our office staff can be reached 24/7 to assist you in answering general questions related to a vehicle accident and how the legal system can protect you from the losses and expenses incurred when you are hit by a GOT-JUNK truck. In addition, this expert team will help you schedule your appointment for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer who specializes in working with victims who were involved in car accidents with commercial vehicles. We know that any accident can be stressful, but when you are facing the legal team representing a large company like GOT-JUNK, you are sure to be very concerned about protecting your rights and the potential outcome of the situation.
When you meet with your Normandie Law Firm lawyer, they will ask you to explain the facts of the accident and provide any documentation you have received from the police or statements from witnesses. They might also ask you a few questions to clarify anything that is unclear before providing you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of the case and your ability to file a personal injury lawsuit against the GOT-JUNK owners. Once you have that valuable information, you will be well-prepared to begin making wise and well-informed choices about what actions you will take to protect yourself and secure any compensation that is owed to you.
We also want you to know that even after your free consultation, you are not required to file a lawsuit if you have grounds, nor are you obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm if you choose to pursue legal action. Our only goal in providing this free guidance and information is to ensure that all personal injury victims have the resources and ability to seek the compensation and justice they deserve after suffering harm and losses due to another person’s negligence. All we ask of potential clients is that you reach out to our team as quickly as possible to ensure you understand the time limitations to take legal action before it is too late.
When Can You Sue GOT-JUNK For Hitting Your Vehicle?
There are thousands of vehicle accidents in California each day. Some of them are caused by unforeseen issues, such as adverse weather conditions or the failure of infrastructure, such as a light at an intersection failing. But most vehicle accidents are caused when one or more drivers fail to meet their legal obligation to obey traffic laws and drive in a safe and prudent manner. While your vehicle was hit by a GOT-JUNK truck, there is the possibility that the truck driver was not responsible. The person driving could have been maintaining a safe speed and driving responsibly. But the blame for the accident could still fall on the GOT-JUNK company. The list of causes for a vehicle accident is long and includes many obvious ones, such as the driver of a vehicle running a red light or a driver who is speeding. But there are many other accidents caused by less blatant acts of negligence, such as:
- The company that owns the truck fails to provide the proper care and maintenance for the vehicle, and an equipment failure, such as the brakes failing, is the cause of the accident
- The vehicle was under recall, but the owners of the company failed to have the vehicle taken to the dealership for the required recall service and repairs to prevent a failure of a mechanical component that caused the accident
- The truck was being operated in an unsafe manner, such as being overloaded with junk, and it was unsafe to drive
- There was a safety feature or device on the truck that had been disabled, and that negligent act caused the accident or contributed to the cause of your vehicle being hit by a GOT-JUNK truck
These are all less common reasons that your vehicle was hit by a GOT-JUNK truck, but they are also very legitimate reasons for you to pursue legal action against GOT-JUNK to seek compensation for your losses. The team at Normandie Law Firm is ready to review the facts of the accident and help you understand how extenuating circumstances could allow you to sue GOT-JUNK even if it does not appear that the GOT-JUNK truck driver was acting in an unsafe or negligent manner.
You Deseve Justice
It can be disheartening to know that you were operating your vehicle safely and that the actions of another person resulted in you suffering injuries, as well as the cost of having your car repaired. Please know that in all vehicle accidents, there is someone, somewhere, who is wholly or partially to blame for the incident. Even if the local authorities are not interested in investigating the incident, the team at Normandie Law Firm will dig in and determine the cause of the accident and whether GOT-JUNK owes you compensation for the harm you sustained. We know that you could be facing high medical costs and other losses, and our staff will work diligently and never give up until justice is served.
Common Injuries Resulting From A GOT-JUNK Vehicle Accident That Can Be Life-Altering
When you think about the violent nature of a vehicle accident and then consider the massive size of the GOT-JUNK trucks, you can easily imagine the harm that could come to a driver who was hit by a GOT-JUNK truck. Sadly, many of these victims sustain one or more of these severe injuries:
- Partial or complete amputations
- Broken or shattered bones
- Facial injuries to the skin, eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
- Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
- Compound fractures
- Back, neck, or spinal cord damage
- Complete joint dislocations and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joint
- Soft tissue damage and the destruction of nerve tissue in the area
- Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Head injuries, which can range from a severe concussion or skull fracture to a brain bleed or other traumatic brain injuries
How Much Will My Compensation Be When I Was Hit By A GOT-JUNK Truck?
It is critical for personal injury victims to understand that there are no predetermined compensation amounts awarded by the court. Each case is unique, and the court will review each one independently to ensure the compensation awarded to the victim is fair and also that it covers the expenses and losses they incurred because of the incident. As you work with your Normandie Law Firm legal team, they will assist you in compiling all the documentation to confirm the allowable expenses caused by your accident with the GOT-JUNK truck. The items that are most often included in the tabulation to determine the lawsuit compensation amount include, but are not always limited to:
- The replacement cost or cost to repair any personal property that was damaged or destroyed when you were hit by the GOT-JUNK truck
- All current and estimated future medical bills related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries caused when you were hit by the GOT-JUNK truck, as well as the expenses related to any counseling or therapy to address the stress and trauma created by the incident and injuries you suffered.
- The legal fees and expenses related to preparing, filing, and litigating the lawsuit against GOT-JUNK for the vehicle accident where you were hit by one of their trucks
- Your lost income if the harm you sustained when hit by the GOT-JUNK truck prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully recovered and cleared by your medical care providers to return to the duties of your job
In cases that involve severe injuries that will require painful and lengthy recovery processes, the victim is permitted to seek added compensation for the pain and suffering they endured because of the injury incident. Because these amounts are not documented like a medical bill or damaged personal item, the legal team at Normandie Law Firm will assist you in selecting a fair and reasonable amount to include for this aspect of your compensation. The team routinely monitors the recent cases involving pain and suffering compensation to ensure they are providing you with accurate guidance and an amount that the court will deem fair and reasonable.
How Long Do I Have To File My Lawsuit Against GOT-JUNK
The Statute of Limitations defines the time limit provided by the court to prepare and file a lawsuit. Every type of lawsuit has a Statute of Limitations that is very strictly enforced. For cases involving personal injuries, the time limit to take legal action is two years from the date of the injury incident. Once that time limit has expired, the victim loses the right to pursue legal action related to that matter. In addition, there are minimal exceptions that would provide the victim with added time to seek legal action once the Statute of Limitations has expired. Please reach out to Normandie Law firm today to discuss the details of your vehicle incident involving a GOT-JUNK truck and the time remaining for you to decide if taking legal action is the best way for you to move past the losses and expenses created by this incident.
Why You Need Normandie Law Firm
At Normandie Law Firm, we understand the struggles and hardships caused by personal injury victims and that many never seek the legal assistance they need to get the compensation they deserve. They simply cannot afford to hire a lawyer and cover the out of pocket legal fees and expenses. So, they continue to struggle and lose faith in the justice system. But when you contact our firm, the staff quickly explains that we never ask for any upfront fees and are willing to handle any case with legal merit. The best part for you is that we only get paid after the case is resolved and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal expenses and other fees. Finally, if your GOT-JUNK truck accident injury lawyer at Normandie Law Firm fails to win your case and get you that much-needed compensation, you owe the firm nothing. Please reach out to our staff today to explore this very viable and helpful option to resolve the debt and stress after being hit by a GOT-JUNK truck.
