Escondido Truck Accident Lawyer
Offices in Escondido, Oceanside, Temecula, La Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Palm Desert
An accident involving an 18-wheeler or semi-truck is not like a common car accident. The damage a large semi truck can do in a truck accident is much greater than most highway accidents. A large truck traveling at a high speed among smaller vehicles is inherently dangerous, especially to a car's driver and passengers. Truck accident cases often involve greater injuries and can pose legal problems and concerns not found in most car accident cases. Trucking accidents can leave victims with catastrophic injuries such as brain damage, paralysis or severe, disfiguring burns or even death.
Semi truck accident fatalities have increased by up to 10% in the past year. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that in crashes involving large trucks and other vehicles, 98% of the fatalities occur to the people in passenger vehicles. In the past 50 years thousands of motorists and truck drivers have been killed and injured in large trucking accidents primarily resulting from driver error and negligent maintenance by trucking companies. These reasons and the following are some of the many reasons for semi truck accidents:
- Driver fatigue
- Unsafe vehicle operations
- Large, unstable loads or defective equipment
- Intoxication
- Driver error
- Failure to maintain current inspection standards
- Inadequate truck driver training
- Bad weather conditions
- Improper load weight
These unique factors can make truck accidents complex. Hiring an experienced attorney from the Liljegren Law Group is important to help you sort out the complexities of a truck accident case. The attorneys at the Liljegren Law Group are experienced and specialize with truck accident cases in California. We have convenient offices in Escondido, Oceanside, Temecula, La Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Palm Desert. Please call our officetoday at 866-613-9906 for a free legal consultation.
If you are involved in an accident involving a large commercial truck, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries by bringing a legal claim against the responsible parties. Immediately after being involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler semi truck it is important to follow these steps:
- Obtain proper medical attention
- Save any evidence from the accident, including pictures of all parties vehicles involved, as well as the scene
- Contact an experienced attorney at the Liljegren Law Group
At the Liljegren Law Group, our extensive experience in handling semi tractor trailer accidents means that we know what to look for when conducting an investigation, and what is fair compensation for your injuries including lost wages, hospital bills, pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been been injured in a trucking accident contact our office today at 866-613-9906.