If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck crash, you may be entitled to compensation. California is a fault state under its motor vehicle accident liability laws. This means when an individual or company’s negligence causes a collision to occur, those responsible for causing the accident must provide compensation to crash victims. Trucking companies carry insurance to pay damages, but victims must pursue a damage claim in order to recover the money they are entitled to by … [Read more...]
Who May Sue for a Death or Injury Resulting from a Trucking Accident?
When a trucking accident occurs, a truck driver or a trucking company can be held legally responsible for death or injury resulting from the collision. Victims can file a civil claim to recover compensation for actual losses and non-financial damages. Only certain victims can file a lawsuit against a trucking company so it is important to determine who can sue under California law. Who Can Sue for Injury Resulting from a Trucking Accident? California law requires anyone who files a … [Read more...]
The Impact of Truck Driver Responsibilities on Long Beach Truck Accident Claims
Commercial drivers who operate trucks or who transport passengers are subject to strict state and federal rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration imposes requirements on truck drivers who work as part of interstate commerce. Truckers are expected to have a commercial license and to follow all regulations designed to reduce the chance of accidents happening. Truck Driver Responsibilities to Avoid Long Beach Truck Accidents A truck driver's primary … [Read more...]
Determining Who is at Fault in Truck Accident Cases
All truck drivers must have a commercial license, operate their vehicles in a safe manner, and obey all state and federal safety rules. Truckers are subject to stricter regulations than most drivers because truck crashes are often so much more serious than collisions involving passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, sometimes truckers fail to follow all the rules and accidents happen. When a truck accident occurs, it is essential to determine who is at fault. Injured accident … [Read more...]
Will Lax Rules Increase Injury or Wrongful Death from Trucking Accidents?
Research shows that truck driver fatigue is one of the most common factors in truck accidents and fatalities. To address this, in 2013, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented Hours of Service (HOS) rules dictating the maximum hours a trucker can drive in a work week. At the end of 2014, Congress suspended parts of the HOS rules. This undermines the safety measures taken in 2013 to prevent driver fatigue and reduce the risk of serious truck crashes. … [Read more...]
Drug Use Among Drivers of Large Trucks Leads to Truck Accidents
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in the state of California. Commercial truck drivers are expected to follow all state and federal laws prohibiting impaired driving. Truck drivers are subject to stricter regulations than standard motorists. Despite the laws restricting drug and alcohol use, drug use continues to be a problem among drivers of large trucks. A driver who is operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs is a menace to himself and others on the … [Read more...]
Who Can Be Sued In A Truck Accident Case?
The attorney for a truck accident victim needs to gather a lot of evidence to ensure his client receives the maximum amount of money for his or her damages. For this reason, it is important for anyone involved in a truck accident to consult with an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible. Preserving evidence, retaining the right industry experts, recreating the accident and identifying the correct defendants are crucial to developing a strong case, and can quickly … [Read more...]
Do I Need an Attorney If I’m in a Truck Accident?
The trucking industry plays a very important role in how businesses move products across our state. It is a billion dollar a year business that delivers the goods we want and need, and employs people throughout the state. As a result, there are many of these extremely large vehicles on Southern California roads and freeways, and when they are involved in an accident, individuals are often seriously injured or killed. Each year in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, thousands of … [Read more...]
Long Beach Truck Accidents: What Are The Common Causes?
We depend on tractor-trailers and large trucks to transport goods throughout the state. The trucking industry provides jobs for millions of people and is necessary in delivering goods to consumers across the country. Given the number of trucks on Southern California streets and freeways, it is not surprising that there are a large number of truck accidents each year. According to the U. S. Department of Transportation, 104,000 people were injured in large truck accidents during 2012 … [Read more...]
How Are Truck Accident Cases Different From Other Motor Vehicle Cases?
Contrary to what most people think, not all motor vehicle accident cases are the same. Truck accident cases, for example, are very different than car accident cases. The main difference stems from the fact that trucks, truck drivers and the trucking industry are more highly regulated than other vehicles and drivers. In addition, there are generally more defendants, the injuries are more severe, and evidence gathering is far more extensive in a truck accident case than … [Read more...]