Los Angeles Big Rig Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents are a problem with no easy solution. Truck drivers cover long distances every day while hauling massive loads. Because the trucker sits so high up in the vehicle’s cab and because the trailers can obscure views, the smallest human error can end in a collision.

When multiple parties are involved in a truck accident, assigning blame can be complicated. In many cases, negligence can be divided. Drivers who disobey traffic laws, drive recklessly, or fail to follow company protocols can be at fault. Intoxicated driving or driving while distracted are problems afflicting commercial truck drivers at a high rate. Companies with commercial trucking fleets may have failed to maintain their vehicles, or improperly supervised their drivers. A faulty or defective product from a manufacturer could have contributed to the accident (this is especially true with blown tires, a leading cause of truck crashes).

The responsible parties may include the driver, the trucking company, the company in charge of maintaining or repairing the vehicle, the company that designed a faulty product, or even a government agency that failed to properly maintain safe roads or highways.

If you’ve been injured in a collision with a truck, get legal help as soon as possible. Proving fault in an accident involving a commercial vehicle is much more difficult than proving fault in a regular motor vehicle crash. There may be multiple insurance companies or unions that have a vested interest in the outcome, and they’ll fight to protect those interests.