According to published data in reference to truck accidents by the United States Department of Transportation, each year the roads and Highways of the United States witness over 500,000 accidents involving Oversized Vehicles (Semis, big rigs, 18 wheelers, tractor trailers, trailer trucks). Of these total truck accidents, a large number result in death, with statistics setting the number of fatalities due to truck accidents at about 5,000 each year.
Every 16 minutes, a person is killed or sustains injuries in a accident involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks. No one wants to be hit by a truck due to their pure size and power which may leave the victims critically injured or dead. Truck drivers sometimes contribute to this risk if deciding to continue to drive their semi trucks while fatigued. Other common causes are when Truck drivers drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, mechanical failure, bad weather, improper maintenance, overloaded cargo or bad judgment.
Unfortunately the number of truck accidents isn’t falling; in reality it’s becoming worse. Each year the number of large trucks involved in fatal crashes has been increasing. As this figure rises, the threat of casualties induced accidents by heavy trucks grows causing our roads to be more and more dangerous.
Commercial truck drivers are regulated through state and federal guidelines. They are expected to drive responsibly and cautiously. California law protects drivers who become victims to negligent truck drivers. These victims are deserving of being compensated for their losses which includes pain and suffering, lost income, medical expenses and future losses. In many cases the trucking or insurance company will try to claim that they are not liable or make your claim exceedingly difficult to file even if the fault of the accident is distinctly theirs. That’s why you need legal representation that will fight on your behave to help you obtain the most when dealing with the trucking and insurance company. If you or someone you know has been injured by a Truck driver, please contact the Lavaee Law Group at 1-888-97-97-97-8 for a free case evaluation.
