Were You Injured In A Truck Accident?
Commercial Truck Accidents, whether it be a semi-truck or a tractor can be devastating. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) there are a variety of factors involved in the analysis of why truck accidents happen. Below is an overview of some of these factors:
- Faulty Breaks
- The Flow Of Traffic From A Previous Accident
- Drug Use (Legal Prescription/Illegal Drugs)
- Speeding
- Travel Confusion On Unfamiliar Roads
- Defective Roads or Road Issues
- Operator Fatigue
Common Truck Traffic In Los Angeles
California is a large state and Los Angeles is heavily trafficked by large trucks. These trucks play a critical role in our everyday life as they deliver goods throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. From retail deliveries, groceries, market stock and more. Everything that we buy or use on a daily basis comes off of a truck. While Trucks play a vital role in our society, these enormous trucks can also be dangerous. Truck accidents, by nature, are more fatal than regular motor vehicle accidents due their incredible size.
Who Is Liable For My Injuries In A Truck Accident?
Here is where liability is more complex than a motor vehicle accident. With a car accident, the responsible party is usually another car driver, in the case of a Truck Accident, there are more elements involved as to who may ultimately be at fault. In a Truck Accident, there is the potentiality that the truck driver is not the owner of the truck and in that case, it may be a contractor, a company, or a larger corporation. Because of the complexity of a truck accident claim, your attorney may file against multiple parties such as:
- Truck operator
- Truck driver’s employer
- Truck owner
- Company
- Contractor
- Insurance companies for all parties
- Truck manufacturer
Finding Who Is At Fault
It is always best to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer as finding the at-fault party and filing a claim for a Truck Accident injury is a complex and often costly matter. Investigating who the liable parties are and where the negligence in the chain or chains occurred is part of the larger scale of a truck accident injury case. Each of the parties involved is often covered by their own individual policies and therefore, it is best to ensure that you do your due diligence to ensure that you get the best possible compensation under California law.
Contact a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Today
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