Truck Accidents Attorney in San Diego, CA

Truck Accidents Overview

The size and speed of trucks make these motor vehicles prone to causing catastrophic injuries in accidents involving cars, motorcycles, pedestrians and bicyclists. While semi trucks and tractor-trailers share the road with cars, the regulations that govern them and their physical size mean that accidents involving trucks are different from car accidents.

When you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a truck accident, you should rely on a lawyer who has handled complex truck accidents. At the McClellan Law Firm, our San Diego truck crash lawyers handle any type of accident with a truck, 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle. Our lawyers aggressively investigate truck accidents to determine the causes of serious or fatal collisions.

Causes of San Diego Truck Accidents

There are different legal considerations when a semi truck or tractor-trailer is involved in a collision. Truck driving requires a special kind of license, training, exemplary driving record, plenty of rest, undivided attention, properly loaded freight, proper weight distribution, and proper safety equipment such as underride guards or protection, side lights and dual mirrors.

Deviations from the required driving regulations and safety precautions are considered negligence. If a truck driver or truck company's negligence causes a crash with injuries or fatalities, a personal injury or wrongful death suit may be necessary. Hiring a knowledgeable truck accident attorney who understands how to investigate and collect evidence after a truck accident based on these unique considerations will allow you and your attorney to prepare a much stronger case.

Aside from the special safety precautions required of truck drivers and truck companies, there are other factors that can cause a truck crash including:

• Hours-of-service (HOS) violations: Federal regulations for truckers require drivers to take breaks after certain hours of service and limit the number of hours a driver can be behind the wheel.
• Driver fatigue: Driver fatigue is a preventable cause of truck accidents. The HOS rules are meant to avoid driver fatigue, but the rules are often disregarded in an effort to more quickly transport loads.
• Driver distraction: Texting or talking while driving is as big a danger for truck and commercial drivers as for other drivers. While there are laws that prohibit distracted driving for truck drivers, they aren't always followed.
• Maintenance failures: Brakes, lights and underride guards all have specific rules for maintenance and upkeep on trucks and commercial vehicles. It often takes significant investigation and evidence collection by skilled lawyers and crash reconstructionists to determine whether a maintenance failure caused a crash.

Contact a California Truck Accident Lawyer

Contact San Diego truck accident lawyers at the McClellan Law Firm by calling 866-492-0302 or 619-677-1641 to schedule your free initial consultation today.

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Areas of Practice

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