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Truck Accident Attorney Serving You in Orange County, California
Truck accidents are more common than you think, and with Orange County encompassing various cities and thousands of businesses spread throughout the county, we’re going to see many trucks driving on the highways. Orange County is also known for various dangerous intersections and roadways that could contribute to drivers losing control of their vehicles. Commercial trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on our roads based on their sheer size and weight alone, causing more damage than even the biggest passenger vehicles. The size comparison is huge, with trucks taking on 80,000 pounds at their heaviest! If you have been injured in a catastrophic truck accident, you may wonder where to turn for compensation, and we can help.
Common Truck Accidents
Every truck accident is unique. However, some types of accidents are more common than others, including the following:
- Trucks turning quickly and rolling over
- Jackknife accidents caused by axle brakes locking up
- Tire blowouts leading to loss of control
- Rear-end collisions due to faulty brakes
- Accidents caused by negligence such as drowsiness or drunk driving
Many truck accidents are prevented every year due to the regulations put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA reports that large trucks are only responsible for 3% of motor vehicle accidents, even if they do cause the most harm. Federal regulations are managed under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations and include rules on how heavy a truck’s load can be, information a trucking employer has to look for in its drivers, and most importantly, hours of service.
Many truck accidents are caused by fatigued driving, as truck drivers are made to meet certain demands each year in the industry. There are many regulations involved in the hours of service, one of the most popular is that truck drivers are not permitted to drive after 60-70 hours on duty in 7-8 consecutive days. If the driver takes over 34 consecutive hours off duty, they can return to the road. This gives drivers a break so that they can rest and have a greater chance of driving completely alert on the roads.
Preserving Your Case
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we can help preserve your truck accident case so you can get the best results when you are attempting to receive damages relating to your injuries. Every truck accident attorney understands that it is critical to investigate the accident as soon as possible so that evidence can be preserved. You will want to know information on previous violations by that specific truck company, the speed of the truck as it was traveling, the location of impact, and log book statements. You will want the most critical piece of evidence, the truck’s “black box,” which records data before, after, and during an accident and will help your attorney make a case against a truck company’s policies.
As you can see, there could be many different responsible parties in these accidents. A truck driver could be held liable for not abiding by the rules of the road. A trucking company may have failed to properly train their employees and, instead, pushed them to drive before they were ready. A manufacturer may have produced defective equipment and it caused the truck to spiral out of control on the roads. As you can see, truck accidents can be difficult and time-consuming, which is why you should always have legal help on your side.
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we care about your case and want to help you receive results in your time of need. We understand that a truck accident can be so serious causing severe injuries that could keep you from work or lead to extensive medical treatment for many months or years down the road. Because of this, we extend our compassion and helping hand. Call us today for more information at 310-954-7248.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-service/summary-hours-service-regulations
https://www.justia.com/injury/motor-vehicle-accidents/truck-accidents/