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TRUCKING ACCIDENTS

Due to a trucks massive size the severity of injury related to trucking accidents is exponentially greater. An 18 wheelers size and weight can easily crush smaller automobiles and an accident involving a truck, semi, or 18-wheeler would enhance personal injuries.

A truck accident and truck insurance claim can be complex and involve more than one party. If you are involved in a truck accident you need legal representation that could assist you alleviate all the stress involved with your accident and injury.

Statistics (from federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA)) 2017

4,889 large trucks and buses were involved in fetal crashes

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COMMON CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS

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Truck Driver Negligence:

Truck drivers frequently violate standard truck driving procedures, such as speeding, driving when fatigued, driving while intoxicated, and failing to drive safely in hazardous weather conditions.

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Roadway Defects and Construction Accidents:

Truck accidents are frequently caused by road design flaws and highway construction sites. During construction on California roadways, construction personnel frequently fail to post sufficient signage and illumination, resulting in confusion and a greater risk of accidents.

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Jackknife Accidents:

A jackknife accident involves a truck trying to stop too suddenly causing their brakes to lock up. As a result, the truck slides forming an L-shape resembling a pocket knife, this instance is referred to as jackknifing. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration over 5000 jackknifing accidents occur resulting in severe injuries and fatalities.

Jackknife accidents may be contributed to road conditions, inadequate lighting, braking system failure, poor driving practices, and suspension breakdown. If you were hurt in a truck jackknifing accident, a personal injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Truck Manufacturing and Design Defect:

Truck manufacturers may create 18-wheeler trucks that have been designed and produced incorrectly. Tire faults that cause tire blowouts, brake defects, carriage problems, and latch defects are examples of such defects.

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COMMON TYPES OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Cement Trucks
Dump Trucks
Tow Trucks
Semi-trucks
18-wheelers
Big Rigs

FedEx trucks
UPS trucks
Amazon trucks
Furniture truck
Flat-bed trailer
Tankers

COMMON INJURIES RELATED WITH TRUCK COLLISIONS

Spinal Cord Injury
Fractured Bones
Severe Neck Injuries
Whiplash
Burn Injuries

Internal Bleeding
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Knee and Ligament Damage
Lacerations

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Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. A “contingency fee” is dependent on the outcome from the final personal injury settlement for the client or from the damages award after a verdict in favor for the client. If you’ve been in a big trucking accident and want to know how much your case is worth, contact us to talk with a knowledgeable truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles, CA.

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