Trucking accidents usually occur when trucking companies are irresponsible and hire and poorly train cheap labor, improperly maintain trucks, or overwork their drivers. The damage caused by these accidents are horrendous. The force of a truck against a car causes tremendous damage to the car even at low speeds. The difference in mass between the truck and the car forces the car to bend to the will of the truck making it bounce around out of control, off the side of the road, or even under the truck.

Our office represents injured persons throughout San Diego County and California who have been injured by careless truck drivers and companies, drunk or drugged drivers, hit and run drivers, and accidents involving semi-trailer rollovers.

Several special laws and regulations control the operation of trucking companies and their drivers. For example, the United States Department of Transportation regulates trucks through interstate commerce and restricts the amount of time a driver may operate a truck at any one time, the roads trucks may use, the lanes trucks may use, and dictate how the truck may be operated. These laws do not exist for the auto driver.

Truck inspections are to be done often and at determined intervals pursuant to State and Federal laws. Failure to inspect a truck might support an action for injuries, particularly if the accident was caused by a mechanical defect that might have been discovered during the inspection.

Truck accidents may also occur when debris, rocks, or other items are kicked up or fall off a truck. Truck operators must make sure that their cargo is properly secured at all times. Evidence of the debris in these cases must be preserved to successfully present a claim for injuries under these circumstances.

As with most cases, the sooner our office is involved and is representing a person injured in a trucking accident, the better. It is particularly important because trucking companies and their insurance companies work hard and dilligently to defend themselves. Investigators are sent to the scene immediately to interview witnesses, collect helpful evidence, and minimize their liability. In the meantime, the victim is at the hospital while the trucking company is protecting their financial interests.

We want to inspect the scene as soon as possible to determine if any physical evidence still exists or has been overlooked. We request an inspection of the vehicles immediately after the accident before the truck can be repaired. We also want to speak to witnesses early and speak with the reporting officer before the report is prepared. All of this is crucial and demonstrates why hiring our office early is important.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, CONTACT US ONLINE OR CALL US AT 888-233-5020 TO SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION.