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TRUCK ACCIDENTS
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Holding Negligent Parties Responsible
A common, fully loaded commercial truck can weigh at least 25 times more than a regular vehicle. As a result, accidents involving commercial trucks are devastating compared to collisions involving two regular vehicles. Such accidents can lead to severe injuries, never-ending medical expenses, and the inability to hold a job. In the worst cases, a semi-truck crash can even result in the death of a loved one.
If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in a trucking accident, you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own. At Golfeiz Law, we can help you get the compensation you seek, and the peace of mind you deserve.
Let us review your case. Call Golfeiz Law at 1-877-465-3349.
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
The trucking industry is federally regulated to promote safety for truck drivers and others on the road. Failure to follow these regulations constitutes negligence and can lead to serious accidents. Unfortunately, trucking accidents result in thousands of devastating accidents every year. Such accidents occur for various reasons including:
- Distracted driving
- Unrealistic schedules which result in speeding
- Tired or fatigued driving
- Aggressive driving
- Failure to inspect brakes, tires, and lights
- Inadequate training (lack of technique needed to maneuver a truck)
- Tailgating
- Illegally long work-shifts
- Blind spots
- Failing to oblige to “no trucks” signs
- Failed indicators
- Jackknifing
Regardless of the cause, we have an auto accident attorney who can help you. Contact Golfeiz Law today at 1-877-465-3349 and let us put our experience to work for you.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
- Back and neck injuries: This can include minor neck pain or more serious injuries, like dislocated discs in the spine
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Head and brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Lacerations
- Rib and torso Injuries
- Whiplash, road rash, or airbag rash
- Chemical burns from hazardous materials
Determining Liability
The following parties can all be in part responsible for a trucking accident:
- Truck driver
- Car driver
- The party who leased the truck
- The trucking company for lack of regulations/training
- The manufacturer of faulty parts
- A mechanic who did not inspect the truck properly
When seeking to assign responsibility, there is often a great deal of controversy between all potentially negligent parties. This results in a difficult and lengthy process for a car accident victim to maneuver alone.
That’s why it’s essential for victims to get help from a legal professional who is qualified. At Golfeiz law, we’re here to walk you through each and every step of this process. We will not rest until we hold all negligent parties liable for your injuries and get you the compensation you deserve.
How Trucking Companies Try To Avoid Liability
In the process of determining fault, trucking companies often take certain measures to shield themselves from liability. For one, truck companies often classify their drivers not as employees, but as “independent contractors.” By doing so, they may succeed in deflecting liability for any injuries that resulted in an accident. Furthermore, truck companies also require their drivers to buy their own vehicles. Thus, the drivers are responsible for repairs, maintenance, and inspections. Consequently, collisions resulting from a truck being insufficiently maintained would not hold the trucking companies liable.
What We Can Do For You
At Golfeiz Law, our attorneys have extensive experience handling truck accident cases with great success. Our truck accident lawyers can help you:
- Hold the responsible party accountable for the accident, and
- Recover monetary compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses you’ve incurred due to the accident
To learn more about our results in truck accident cases and how our Los Angeles truck accident lawyers can help you, call us now for a free consultation. Our truck accident attorneys are available at 1-877-465-3349.