Have You Been Hurt in an Alhambra Truck Accident?
A large commercial truck, such as a tractor-trailer manufactured by Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, or Peterbilt, may be 20 times the size of a standard passenger vehicle when pulling a trailer. Given the extreme difference between the weight and mass of commercial trucks and regular passenger cars, it is not difficult to imagine how risky it is for the occupants of a standard vehicle when they get in an accident with a big rig-- not to mention the effects on pedestrians, motorcyclists, or bicyclists.
Commercial Driver and Truck Regulations
Large truck accident cases are quite a bit different from other car accident cases. Specifically, commercial vehicles and drivers are regulated much more stringently than regular cars and drivers.
Due to the inherent danger that these huge vehicles pose to other drivers, there are several laws and regulations at both the federal and state level to make sure that truck drivers are safe.
These laws include:
California commercial truck regulations include:
There are added regulations concerning the transport of hazardous materials. All of these rules and regulations are constantly being updated and revised to reflect the discovery of new risks and the development of new safety equipment.
Causes of Alhambra Truck Accidents
Semi-truck collisions are serious business. Due to the size difference between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle, it is essential that truck drivers are safe. Nevertheless, similar to any other automobile crash reason, there are some things that tend to increase the odds of a semi-truck crash.
Common reasons for truck accidents include:
Common Injuries from a Alhambra Truck Accident
Semi-truck accidents tend to cause more serious injuries than a crash involving two regular-sized vehicles. This is because the force behind a semi-truck is much greater. Semi-truck crashes have been known to result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, back and neck injuries, fractures, lacerations and scars, internal injuries, and much more.
In some cases people walk away from truck accidents uninjured or with only minor injuries. However, others will suffer severe injuries and may have pain, suffering, and disability. They commonly have enormous medical expenses as well.
What Compensation Can I Obtain from a Truck Accident?
After a truck accident, you're probably going to have medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You may be worried regarding how you're going to handle these challenges. This is where a qualified truck accident lawyer can help. They can handle your injury claim thoroughly, and make sure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
If a truck accident causes injuries, you may be qualified to recover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages refer to losses with a monetary value associated with them. This consists of:
Non-economic damages refer to losses that do not have an exact monetary value associated with them. They are subjective and negotiable. These kinds of damages consist of:
The amount one can recuperate for non-economic damages varies. It depends on the extent of the injury (or injuries) and how much your life has changed due to the crash. The amount is negotiated by your lawyer and the insurance provider, or a judge and jury in court. Your attorney will use their prior experience, and past settlements and jury verdicts when making settlement demands.
If You Have Been Injured in a Truck Accident, the Alhambra Truck Accident Lawyer at Mendez & Sanchez Can Help
At Mendez & Sanchez, we believe commercial drivers and trucking companies must be held accountable when they are responsible for causing accidents and injuries. The unfortunate fact is that some trucking companies and drivers fail to follow the guidelines and regulations that are there to keep the roadways safe.
When drivers and companies are under economic pressure to meet deadlines or to complete contracts, they can make poor decisions that affect the safety of others, such as foregoing inspections, overloading trailers, operating without required safety equipment, or committing similar infractions. And more often than not, the outcome of these bad decisions is a wreck.
A qualified truck accident attorney in the Alhambra area knows all of the unique considerations that may be relevant in truck accident claims. At Mendez & Sanchez, we are familiar with both California and federal commercial motor carrier regulations regarding vehicles and motorists, and we are thorough in investigating the possible causes and issues that might impact issues of liability for commercial trucks.
Even if the trucking company involved is based out of state, or the claim might involve independent drivers, leased vehicles, maintenance contracts, and so on, at Mendez & Sanchez, we have the resources and expertise to get results. The sad reality is that large truck accidents commonly involve very serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and long-term disablement, or even death. If you are hurt in a collision involving a large truck, it is vital for you to partner with a law firm that has the capability to fight large companies, large insurance providers, and the law firms that defend them, and that has the resources to make detailed and timely inquiries into the facts and variables that apply in commercial trucking cases.
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