Have you or a loved one been the victim of a serious Los Angeles truck accident? Are you suffering from critical injuries, skyrocketing medical bills, and even permanent disability due to another’s negligence? The dedicated and aggressive attorneys represent victims of serious truck accidents in Los Angeles and beyond. Our attorneys have a winning track record for providing results, have won millions for their serious personal injury clients, and are highly-respected in courts across the state of California. If you have been seriously injured due to another’s negligence, do not hesitate to contact an experienced Los Angeles truck accident attorney as soon as possible.
Truck accidents are the cause of over 5,000 fatalities in the United States each year. In addition, another 133,000 people become seriously injured from catastrophic truck accidents. Easily crunching our 3,000-pound automobiles, full-loaded semi trucks can reach weight of up to 80,000 pounds. In a head-on collision, motorists don’t stand a chance.
In order to make a claim, your attorney must prove that the truck driver was negligent in operating their vehicle. Under California law, all drivers are required to operate their vehicles with reasonable care under the circumstances—taking into account weather and traffic conditions, as applicable. If the truck driver fails to observe such conditions and operate their vehicle with such care, they may be held liable for your serious injuries.
Causes of Los Angeles Truck Accidents:
- Aggressive drivers
- Truckers required to keep unrealistic schedules
- Failure to inspect tires, brakes, and lights
- Long work hours
- Tailgating
- Cell phone use
- Driver fatigue
- Failure to install blind spot mirrors
- Driver inattention
- Jackknifing
- Speeding
Truck Accident Statistics:
- A person perishes or sustains serious injuries from an accident with a semi truck, 18-wheeler, or tractor trailer every 16 minutes.
- Nearly 430,000 large trucks were involved in large-scale car crashes in 2001.
- In collision involving automobile drivers and truckers, 98% of fatalities happen to the motorists.
If you have been hurt from a collision with a large truck, it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney as soon as possible.