Truck Accident
Truck accidents in Los Angeles can cause serious personal injury because of the large physical size and weight of trucks on the road. Trucking accident victims may require immediate attention at a hospital, often requiring paramedics, transportation via ambulance or helicopter, and deserve the professional attention of a truck accident personal injury lawyer. An individual who has been involved in a truck accident may have pain and severe injuries which can be very difficult to cope with, and warrant a free consultation with an experienced and aggressive truck accident attorney.
A truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles who has represented injured victims of truck accidents realizes how difficult this process can be. At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand your needs and we are here to help you through the process of being involved in an accident with a delivery truck, freight truck, cargo truck, or large 18 wheeler, by having a lawyer who focuses on personal injury cases deal with insurance companies and insurance adjusters so that you can focus on getting better and allow your injuries from a car accident to heal.
An attorney who has negotiated high settlements with insurance companies regarding insurance policies, insurance coverage, and insurance policy limits is equipped with the experience to fight hard for your rights to help you get maximum results so that you can focus on your health.
As a lawyer who has an injured victim, who has been involved in trucking accident with an 18 wheeler or semi truck, as a client, Wilshire Law Firm will be there to help and provide the close personal attention and care that such a delicate situation deserves.
A victim of an accident where a truck hit a person who is injured can cause risk for many serious injuries. In a heavy truck accident, a victim’s head, legs, arms, knees, neck, and spine are the most likely to be injured in an accident. Often, victims of a car accident may suffer severe pain and suffering from bodily injuries such as:
- Whiplash
- Spinal cord injury
- Neck Injury
- Torn Ligaments
- Torn Tendons
- Fractured bones
- Paralysis
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Wrongful Death
Common causes of trucking accidents are:
- Poorly maintained brakes, tires or lights of an 18 wheel semi truck
- Overloaded or oversized freight and cargo trucks
- Tired truck driver who has been overworked and become sleepy due to long hours and busy delivery schedule
- Negligence of a truck driver who crashed into another car, pedestrian, motorcycle, or other vehicle
- Driver fatigue
- Rushed delivery schedules
- Road rage by a large truck driver
- Aggressive delivery truck drivers
- Tailgating or reckless driving by a truck driver
- DUI Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Jackknife 18 wheel semi truck accidents
- Speeding or ignoring the speed limit for trucks on the freeway or highway
The personal injury lawyers at Wilshire Law Firm represent people who have been hurt by at fault or negligent truck driver who:
- Failed to stop for a stop sign or failed to stop at a red light
- Was inattentive and did not pay attention or was on the phone while driving and hit a car
- Did not stop before turning right on a red light at an intersection
- Failed to yield the right of way to a bicycle, car, pedestrian, or motorcycle on the road
- Violated the vehicle code by exceeding the speed limit on the street
- Failed to share the road or crosswalk with a another car, bicycle, or motorcycle on the street
- Drove into the bike lane and hit a bicyclist
A truck accident personal injury attorney can help to maximize the client’s likelihood of obtaining full compensation for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and often help to arrange for medical treatment which may be otherwise difficult to obtain for someone who does not have medical insurance or a doctor who can work on a lien basis.
A Wilshire Law Firm truck accident injury lawyer has experience in providing aggressive representation and effective results for our clients. We are a client-focused firm and we are here to help and answer any questions you may have.
If you or someone you know was hurt in an accident involving a truck, 18 wheeler, semi truck, cargo truck, freight truck, or delivery truck on the road, please contact an attorney at Wilshire Law Firm for a free consultation.
