Work with a Truck Accident Attorney to Recover Compensation for Your Damages
Each year, nearly 4,000 people die and more than 110,000 people are injured in accidents involving large trucks. Of these deaths and injuries, nearly 3 out of 4 of the victims were in a passenger vehicle that collided with a large truck.
There are an average of 265 fatalities in California alone and more than 7,000 injuries involving accidents with large trucks each year. If you have been the victim of a truck accident or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you need to contact a Truck Accident Attorney at Bellum Law Group at (888) 223-5586 to evaluate your potential claim.
Truck Accidents Are Much More Likely to Involve Serious Injury Than the Average Car Accident
Large trucks typically weigh 30 times as much as a passenger vehicle, which means that if you are in a passenger vehicle that collides with a truck, the likelihood of injury or death is significantly higher. The weight and size of big rigs makes them much more difficult to maneuver and bring to a stop. As a result, trucks are often traveling at higher speeds at the time of impact – which further increases the chance of severe injury or death.
Many Laws Exist to Make it Safer to Share the Road with Trucks
Lawmakers have attempted to make the roads safer by creating regulations that limit the number of hours a truck driver can work within a 24-hour period and within a 7-day period. Further, both state and federal laws require routine inspection and maintenance of trucks.
With that being said, this does not mean that governmental regulations are always followed. When they are not followed, the driver and/or the trucking company can be found liable for the damages caused by the accident.
The Truck Driver is Not the Only Potential Liable Party
Many people assume that the truck driver is the only liable party, but there are many other parties that may be held liable for a truck accident. This list includes:
- The trucking company
- The truck maintenance company
- The manufacturer of the truck
- The company that loaded the cargo onto the truck
In some cases, several parties could be liable. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact a Truck Accident Attorney at Bellum Law Group at (888) 223-5586 to pursue a claim against the liable parties.