With the numerous roadways crisscrossing California and the Los Angeles area, large trucks are a common sight. However, with the large number of trucks on the road comes a large number of truck accidents. Trucking companies are under increased pressure to get goods to and from their destinations as quickly as possible, creating a dangerous situation for motorists that happen to be in the path of a truck accident waiting to happen.
When handling a truck accident case, it is always important to determine the cause of the truck accident. At the law office of Moss ◊ Hovden in Whittier, California, we aggressively pursue the truth in trucking accident cases. It is important to us that injured individuals know who is liable for their injuries, whether it be the truck driver, trucking company or other entity that may have contributed to the accident. For more information about truck accident causes or to schedule a free consultation at our firm, contact a Whittier truck accident lawyer today.
Driver Negligence
Much like other types of auto accidents, truck accidents are frequently caused by driver negligence. This negligence can come in many forms, including:
- Driving more hours than allowed, resulting in driver fatigue or falling asleep at the wheel
- Substance abuse, such as overuse of stimulants to stay awake and drive, or other illegal narcotics
- Distracted driving, such as using a cell phone or texting while driving
- Aggressive driving, including speeding, tailgating and dangerous lane changes
Trucking Company Negligence
In addition to potentially holding the driver at fault for the accident, we can examine all of the aspects of the trucking company's potential liability, which include:
- Failure to properly maintain the truck, resulting in bald tires, defective brakes, brake failure or other dangerous situations
- Failure to address mechanical or maintenance issues in a timely manner
- Failure to maintain log books, leading to misinformation or lack of information for the driver
- Negligent hiring, including the failure to complete a proper background check
- Failure to thoroughly train truck drivers
Unsecured or Overweight Freight
Semi trucks can carry thousands of pounds of cargo at any point in time. This can render the truck more difficult to control, even if the cargo is properly loaded on the truck. Situations can become increasingly dangerous if improper loading of freight has occurred, resulting in an off-balance truck. Also, if the cargo is not secured, it can come loose, spilling across the road and placing nearby motorists in danger. Overloaded cargo can also render a truck impossible to control, creating an extremely dangerous situation for all car, truck and motorcycle drivers.
Our lawyers at Moss ◊ Hovden, Rodney Moss and Del Hovden, have successfully handled numerous truck accident cases with a wide variety of causes. In addition to driver negligence, unsecured or overweight freight, or trucking company negligence, truck accidents can occur due to:
- Road construction
- Defective roads
- Negligent road design
Contact a Los Angeles County Attorney After a Driver Fatigue Accident
You have options for seeking justice and compensation for the semi crash or highway accident injuries you have suffered. Call a personal injury lawyer at Moss ◊ Hovden for a free consultation at 562.698.7963, or e-mail us The sooner you get in touch with us, the sooner we can begin to ensure that evidence is preserved and the proper witnesses are contacted.
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