Oakland Truck Accident Lawyer
San Francisco Bay Area Truck Accident Injuries Attorney
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 428 people lost their lives in fatal truck accidents in California in 2005; this number has steadily increased over the years. Many more people are seriously injured every year. Because of the huge disparity in size and weight compared to other vehicles, 18-wheeler/car accidents tend to result in serious injuries to drivers and passengers hit by these large commercial trucks.
If you were injured, or if a loved one died a wrongful death in an accident with a semi truck or other commercial vehicle, please contact our Oakland truck accident lawyer at the Law Offices of David G. Smith. The initial consultation is free of charge.
Winning Truck Accident Cases Since 1978
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For more than 30 years, we have recovered financial compensation for victims of truck wrecks. We will thoroughly investigate the accident to determine what caused the crash and who is responsible for the damages. When necessary, we will retain an accident reconstructionist. If negligence was involved, we will pursue financial compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Trucking accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Driver fatigue
- Improper truck maintenance
- Brake failure or tire blowouts
- Truck driver negligence
- Not paying attention to blind spots
- Improper loading or load shifting
- Speeding, reckless driving
- DUI/drunk driving
We will check the driver's log to see if they were complying with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which restrict the number of hours a driver may drive a big rig or tractor trailer. Often there are multiple parties in these cases, including drivers, truck owners, transport companies and all their individual insurance carriers all looking to avoid liability, and leave victims and their families paying the price.
Handling All Types of Crashes, Injuries and Complex Liability Details
Truck accidents are frequently caused when truck drivers turn or change lanes without checking for vehicles in their blind spots. When that occurs, the injured person's vehicle can end up under or in front of the truck being pushed sideways down the highway. Others rollover repeatedly or spin out of control and strike other vehicles or the median. We have represented many clients who were injured in a variety of situations.
Whether you were rear-ended by a delivery truck in a parking lot, hit by a cement truck traveling at highway speed or on a site in a construction accident, if negligence was involved, we have the skills and experience to assist you. Please contact our truck accident attorney today for a free consultation.
Contact Oakland Trucking Accident Lawyer David G. Smith