Accidents involving a large commercial truck can be catastrophic. Large commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are typically 25 percent heavier than the average passenger vehicle. In a collision with a commercial truck, a 4,000-pound vehicle is no match.
If you or someone you know was seriously injured in a truck accident, please seek the guidance of an aggressive attorney in San Diego at the Mitchell Law Corporation. We have a proven record of success and an excellent reputation with our clients. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients suffering from a serious head injury, back injury, internal organ injury, brain injury, spinal cord injury, bone injury, amputation injury or burn injury.
We will work closely with you every step of the way to work toward securing greater compensation for you.
With the help of an experienced lawyer in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego at the Mitchell Law Corporation, victims of a truck accident are more likely to receive a larger financial settlement than victims who try to handle a case on their own. We can help victims obtain compensation for various accident-related damages, such as:
Of the 700,000 truck collisions that take place every year in the U.S., 45 percent are caused by the truck driver. Truck drivers are responsible for operating large vehicles that can cause mass destruction. This is why special rules and regulations apply to truck drivers.
Unfortunately, many truck drivers do not comply with federal regulations which can result in an accident occurring. Some of the more common ways truck drivers violate regulations include driving too fast, prescription or illegal drug abuse, aggressive behavior, driving while tired, performing an illegal driving maneuver, alcohol abuse, texting while driving and falsification of the logbook.
Other causes of truck accidents include:
Truck collision claims can be challenging to represent due to the involvement of both state and federal governments. The lawyers in Los Angeles at the Mitchell Law Corporation have extensive experience handling truck accident cases and are familiar with the laws that apply in a truck crash claim. We can put our knowledge to work for you.
Due to the complexity of truck accident claims in California, it is imperative that injured victims take action immediately after a collision. Victims who delay contacting us may lose the opportunity to take legal action, thereby losing the opportunity to collect monetary compensation.
Contact us today to speak with our experienced team of attorneys. Call us toll free at 619-702-6518 to schedule your free consultation. You may also schedule an appointment by sending us an email.
