Los Angeles Semi Truck Accident Lawyer
A semi truck is a vehicle, most often used for the transportation of cargo, which is normally comprised of a tractor that houses the engine and driver and a semi-trailer that carries the cargo. These large trucks are known colloquially as "semis" or "semi trucks" and are used throughout the United States in all types of industries to transport goods from place to place. Unfortunately, the presence of tractor-trailers on roadways places other drivers as well as pedestrians and bicyclists at risk of being involved in truck accidents. Because a semi truck may weigh up to 80,000 pounds or even more, these traffic collisions are often catastrophic or fatal.
If you or someone you know was recently involved in a semi truck accident, please contact Pacific Attorney Group as soon as possible. Your initial consultation with a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer at our firm is free, and we accept phone calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to see how we can help. Call us toll-free at 800-670-8142 for more information about our services and how we can help you.
Consequences of Semi Truck Accidents
Being involved in a semi truck accident may leave a victim or numerous victims with serious injuries, including head injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, amputation, and damage to internal organs. This will lead to medical bills from hospitalization and continued treatment, as well as possible financial difficulties if the victim misses work. Fortunately, a semi truck accident victim may seek money for medical care and other losses by working with an attorney and filing an insurance claim or lawsuit against the party that caused the accident.
For help with your semi truck accident claim, contact a Los Angeles truck accident attorney at our law offices today!