Truck accidents
Let an experienced attorney help you pursue compensation after a truck accident
An 18-wheeler accident is hard to imagine much less live through. A big rig or semi truck may be as much as 30 times larger than a passenger car. In a highway truck accident, a collision with a semi truck or a 30-ton, 18-wheeler can have a devastating impact. Truck accident injuries can be catastrophic and even fatal, which can open the door to a wrongful death lawsuit.
People who are seriously injured or lose loved ones in California trucking accidents may need legal assistance in pursuing compensation for their losses. At the Law Offices of Mickey Fine, serving Los Angeles and Southern California, a truck accident attorney can put our experience and resources to work for you. Call (800) 576-3818 for a free case review.
A closer look at truck accidents in California
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, one out of every nine traffic fatalities in 2008 resulted from a collision involving a large truck (gross weight greater than 10,000 pounds). In that year, 4,229 people nationwide died as a result of truck accidents and an additional 90,000 were injured. About 162 of these deaths occurred in California.
We are prepared to fight for the rights of people injured in Southern California truck accidents. As part of a typical 18-wheeler case, we will examine the cause of the truck accident so we can hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. A truck accident may involve a number of insurance companies. In some cases, there are separate insurance policies for the cab and the trailer.
Vehicles involved in truck accidents
The following are commercial vehicles that may be involved in California truck accidents:
- Tanker trucks
- Delivery trucks
- Delivery vans
- Dump trucks
- Big rigs, large tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers
Choose an experienced truck accident lawyer
Commercial truck accidents can be complicated. Knowing what to do can be confusing. We can help. In trucking accidents, multiple insurance carriers may be involved, including companies representing the owner of the trucking company, the owner of the cab and the owner of the trailer. We know how to pursue maximum compensation for your losses by skillfully negotiating with the insurance companies. Contact a truck accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Mickey Fine. Call (800) 576-3818.
