California Trucking Accident Lawyer
Truck Accidents
Due to their size and weight, a truck is one of the worst types of vehicles to get into an accident with. A truck wreck can have fatal and tragic results. Big rigs, for example, usually weigh over 80,000 pounds. If an 18-wheeler that weighs 40 tons is speeding even just a little bit above the limit, it can be that much more difficult for it to brake and stop properly which, can result in the truck jackknifing. Contact a California lawyer if a negligent truck driver caused harm to you or someone close to you.
Have you or a loved one been involved in a trucking accident with a large or semi truck in Los Angeles or any part of northern, central, or southern California? Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat are here to assist you. Contact a California Trucking Accident Lawyer today!
Most of the time, it is the negligence of someone else that causes this type of accident. Whether it is the driver or a truck manufacturer, some of the many reasons that a trucking crash occurs is the following:
- Speeding
- Drunk Driving
- Mechanical Errors
- Heavy Loads
- Fatigue
- Reckless Driving
According to recent California statistics, over 12,000 commercial and semi trucks were involved in non-fatal accidents in just one year. Additionally, over 5,000 truck accidents resulted in injuries. In the entire country - not just southern California - almost 5,000 of these types of accidents were fatal. This number is far too high, especially when most of these incidents could have been prevented if the truck driver wasn't negligent or if someone didn't make a careless decision. A California trucking accident lawyer is here to help you if you or someone close to you was hurt in a truck accident.
Most truck drivers spend hours - even days - traveling through the entire country, not just through Los Angeles and southern California. Because of this, most drivers are very fatigued. Being tired delays your reactions and impairs your judgment and can almost be just as bad as driving while intoxicated. If you feel that a truck driver's lack of sleep caused the death of your loved one, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a California lawyer today!
Have you or a loved one been involved in a trucking accident with a large or semi truck in Los Angeles or any part of northern, central, or southern California? Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat are here to assist you. Contact a California Trucking Accident Lawyer today! |
