About Los Angeles Truck Accidents

Truck Accident & Injury Attorney in Los Angeles

Truck accidents are a serious form of traffic-related accident. The term "truck accident" typically refers to a collision involving a large truck, which is a vehicle with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds. These may include all types of commercial vehicles and delivery trucks and are often referred to as semi trucks, big rigs, tractor trailers or 18-wheelers. When a truck of this size and weight collides with a typical passenger vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist, the results are often catastrophic. The truck may literally crush another vehicle and yet sustain relatively trivial damage itself. And, according to truck accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), truck drivers themselves are far less likely to lose their lives or suffer injury in trucking accidents.

Truck accidents may be caused by a number of different factors, but the most common are related to driver negligence. This may be a simple mistake on the part of a driver, or a driver who is distracted in some way and is not paying full attention to the road and other vehicles. Drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving and talking on the phone or texting are all potential causes of truck accidents. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer at our offices can work to determine who caused your accident and therefore what party should be held liable.

Truck Accident Claims and Lawsuits

If you are interested in finding out what to do after a truck accident and how you can recover financial damages for your injuries, our law offices can offer you a free initial attorney consultation. All you have to do is call us at 800-670-8142 to set up your evaluation. We accept calls 24/7 and will be happy to see how we can help you. We also welcome you to review the information on this site:

18-Wheeler Accidents
"18-wheeler" is a term used to describe large trucks comprised of two parts: the tractor, which holds the driver and engine, and the trailer, which carries the cargo. The tractor typically has three axles and a total of 10 wheels due to a set of tandem wheels on one of the axles. The trailer typically has two sets of dual-wheel axles at the rear, totaling 8 wheels. These 18-wheeled vehicles are designed to carry heavy loads and may weigh up to 80,000 pounds or more when fully loaded. They are therefore extremely dangerous in the event of a collision. Read more about 18-wheeler accidents…

Truck Accident Injuries
Commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than standard passenger cars and other vehicles that they share the road with. This disparity in size increases the likelihood that the occupants of the smaller vehicle will suffer serious injuries. The type of trauma experienced in an accident may include: head injuries, broken bones, damaged internal organs, whiplash, spinal cord injuries and even amputation or dismemberment. Read more about truck accident injuries…

Truck Accident Insurance Claims
Handling an insurance claim after a truck accident can be a particularly complicated process because the at-fault party may be a large trucking company. This company may have extensive resources and even their own attorney or attorneys to handle claims that come up, threatening the ability of the victim to recover fair compensation. At our Los Angeles law firm, we use our resources and experience to properly handle our clients' insurance claims as we protect their rights and seek the settlements they deserve. Read more about truck accident insurance claims…

Injured in a Los Angeles truck accident? Contact our firm today.