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Commercial truckers are a somewhat ignored part of American culture, but they are on every highway and in every city, navigating tight corners and trying to make it to their destination on a tight timeline. Tractor trailers are enormous and pack a lot of power in order to carry so many goods. When a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle comes into contact with a car, the injuries can be serious and even deadly. If you or a loved one has been injured from an accident involving a large semi-truck, call an experienced Sacramento truck accident lawyer immediately to learn what legal course of actions you can take.
A fully-loaded semi truck can weigh more than 80,000 pounds. These large vehicles spend the majority of their time on major highways at the highest speed possible in order to make their deadline. Even at low speeds, this type of vehicle can cause serious damage to a passenger car that typically only weighs 4,000 pounds at most. The following are the most common injuries that occur in the incidence of a tractor-trailer colliding with a passenger car:
If you have suffered any of the above injuries, consider reaching out to a Sacramento truck accident lawyer to learn how you can get financial compensation for your pain and suffering. A collision that results in the death of the driver or passenger of the car may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. When someone’s negligent behavior, or negligent lack of action, causes the death of another individual, there are laws in California that hold that person accountable.
Being involved in a collision with a commercial truck is terrible not only because of the severe damage it can do to your car and the great harm it can inflict on your loved ones, but because of the people behind the tractor-trailer. Unlike with normal fender benders, where you must discuss how to move forward with the other driver and their insurance company, tractor-trailers and their drivers are just a small part of the larger trucking company and various other entities involved in the transportation of the cargo. Determining liability can get tricky but with the help of a Sacramento truck accident lawyer by your side, you can trust you’ll get the best outcome of your case.
Everyone involved in the trucking industry is interested in getting as much cargo to the destination as quickly as possible. The people or group of people involved in getting the cargo into the truck may overload the trailer, in an attempt to get more of the product to its destination in a single trip. While that goal, in itself, is not malicious, the results of an overloaded truck can be severe.
The contents within a large commercial truck are likely to shift throughout the long journey. If the truck is overloaded with cargo, the contents can shift, causing the tractor-trailer to tip over. This is especially likely if the truck takes a turn a bit too quickly. Drivers are typically not involved in the decision-making process of how much of what to put in the truck. If the driver doesn’t understand that his or her truck is overloaded, they may only exercise a normal amount of caution. This may not be enough when travelling with an overloaded truck. Rollovers can also occur if the truck stops too fast or is hit in the side by another vehicle.
Overloaded trucks are overall simply less stable than a properly loaded semi. Even if this does not result in the tractor-trailer fully flipping over, it makes it more difficult to maneuver. The last thing anyone wants of a tractor-trailer is for its driver to lose control. When a truck is overloaded, it can take on a bit of a life of its own, especially at high speeds, such as on the highway.
When taking legal action with the help of a Sacramento truck accident lawyer against an entity, one of the most important aspects to determine is who is actually at fault. There are many groups and peoples involved in each commercial trucking endeavor, such as:
Though it may seem an overloaded truck is obviously the fault of the loading company, all these players interact and affect the end result. Even if the truck was overloaded, the breaks could have been worn past the point of reasonableness. This could be the fault of the maintenance group, but perhaps the trucking company declined the offer to have them replaced. Obviously, there are many reasons a truck can be involved in an accident and it’s important to determine exactly who is at fault, even if it is multiple groups or people.
As it’s a very complicated industry with a lot of money, it can be highly advantageous to have someone with experience and knowledge on your side. Hiring a high quality Sacramento truck accident lawyer can benefit you enormously in seeking the compensation you and your loved ones need and deserve. These companies will do almost anything to avoid blame, and having someone who knows how to get to the truth of the matter can be invaluable. Consider seeking the advice or an evaluation from a legal group you can trust.
With our extensive experience handling personal injury cases of all types of accidents, including those involving large trucks, you can trust The Choyce Law Firm to fight aggressively to get the best outcome for your case. Give us a call at (916) 306-0636 to learn how a Sacramento truck accident lawyer can help you get the financial compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.
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Sacramento, CA 95815
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