Truck Accidents
Each year, more than 500,000 truck accidents occur in the United States, often resulting in devastating injuries. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, you know how drastically life can change in an instant. From overwhelming medical expenses and time away from work to dealing with insurance companies that don’t play fair—it can be a lot to handle on your own.
TYPES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Truck Accident Cases Our experienced personal injury attorneys represent clients in a variety of truck accident cases, including but not limited to crashes involving:
- 18-wheelers
- Delivery trucks, including FedEx, USPS, Delivery trucks, and Amazon vehicles.
- Big rigs
- Garbage trucks
- Tow trucks
- Flatbed trucks
- Cement mixers
- Semi-trucks
- Tank trucks
- Dump trucks
- Box trucks
- Platform trucks
MOST COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE
Reckless/Speeding
Reckless or speeding behavior by a truck driver significantly increases the risk of serious accidents. Drivers who ignore speed limits or operate vehicles recklessly can be held liable for the devastating consequences they cause.
Turning
Trucks need more space to turn, especially right-hand turns, which are challenging for tractor-trailers. Vehicles in a truck’s blind spot or unaware of its turn can cause dangerous side-swipe or squeeze accidents.
Driver Fatigue
Driver fatigue occurs when a driver operates a vehicle while overly tired, impairing their ability to react quickly and make sound decisions. This dangerous condition often leads to accidents and can be a key factor in determining liability in crash cases.
Truck Maintenance Failures
Failure to properly maintain truck components, such as brakes or tires, can lead to equipment malfunctions, increasing the risk of accidents. Neglecting regular maintenance may establish liability if a crash occurs due to preventable issues.
Driver Distraction
Driver distraction happens when a driver’s attention is diverted from the road due to activities like texting, talking on the phone, or eating. This lack of focus significantly increases the risk of accidents and can be used to establish liability in crash investigations.
Improper Loading
Improper loading of cargo can cause imbalance, obstruct visibility, or shift during transit, leading to accidents. Ensuring proper loading is critical to maintaining truck stability and safety, and failure to do so can establish liability in case of a crash.
Unsecured Loads
Bmproperly secured cargo can fall from a truck, creating hazardous road conditions and leading to serious accidents. These incidents may involve multiple vehicles and result in significant injuries. Responsibility may lie with the truck driver, the trucking company, or even the manufacturer of the securing equipment, depending on the circumstances.
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WHO CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, our skilled attorneys are here to help you navigate the complex legal landscape and fight for the compensation you deserve.
While the truck driver may be partially at fault, they are not always the only party responsible for a truck accident. These cases often involve multiple layers of liability. Depending on the circumstances, several parties may share responsibility, including:
• Truck drivers
• Truck companies
• The company that loaded the truck
• Municipalities
• Third party drivers
• Other
Our experienced truck accident attorney will carefully examine the details of your case to identify all liable parties and ensure they are held fully accountable for their actions
HOW OUR FIRM FIGHTS FOR YOU
Goodman Sullivan Law Group, Inc is one of California’s most aggressive and high-powered slip and fall attorneys. Their reputation is built on a relentless, trial-ready approach: They prepares every case as if it will go to court, which puts pressure on insurance companies/owners to offer higher settlements rather than risk a jury verdict. Clients and peers describe Goodman Sullivan Law Groups, Inc’s as tenacious litigators who refuse to let insurance companies control the process, assembling a dedicated team to thoroughly investigate cases, gather evidence, and consult top experts. They are aggressive and refuse to accept inadequate settlement offers.
Goodman Sullivan Law Group, Inc’s assertive and no-nonsense approach has earned them a reputation as a dedicated advocate for injury victims, committed to securing justice against insurance companies.
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