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Truck Accident Attorney Near Me

With many trucks traveling on our roads and highways, truck accidents are a very common occurrence. Due to the severity of most truck accident injuries, it’s important that if you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you need to contact a truck accident attorney. An expert truck accident lawyer will evaluate your case and determine all the possible sources of negligence for which you can be compensated. The driver, the trucking company, or manufacturer of the truck may be found negligent and may be held liable for your injuries. Our legal team understands the laws that regulate the trucking industry and can help you to get a fair compensation settlement for your injuries.

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Causes of Truck Accidents

A truck driver can be inexperienced or not properly trained, which is an important factor that may come into play leading to an accident. Drivers also have deadlines to meet and may drive a long time, which means they are very tired, causing accidents. Too much caffeine can even impair judgment and lead to bad decisions on the part of the truck driver. Speeding to get to a destination on time also is a common cause of truck accidents. Poor weather conditions can lead to serious accidents too.

Types of Compensation Available

There are many types of compensation available for victims of these accidents in California. A driver or a trucking company can be found negligent and compensation can come from insurance companies or through civil lawsuits. This can pay for medical or rehabilitation expenses, changes needed to be made at the home such as for a wheelchair, for lost wages and other related costs. The trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Expert Truck Accident Representation in Los Alamitos and Southern California

The statistics are sobering: approximately 300 Californians lose their lives annually in large truck collisions, with over 3,000 truck crashes resulting in injuries each year. Commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, pose significant risks on California highways. Their massive size and weight often lead to catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Why Choose Kerry P. O'Brien For Your Truck Accident Case?

When you need a truck accident lawyer who combines experience with genuine care for your well-being, the Law Offices of Kerry P. O'brien stands ready to help. Contact us today for a free case evaluation at 562-588-0104.

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Our Approach to Proving Fault

Determining fault in trucking accidents requires more than reviewing a police report. Our team conducts thorough investigations, examining:

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  • Driver Factors:

    • Negligent driving behavior

    • Hours-of-service violations

    • Cell phone records

    • Past driving history

    • Substance use records

  • Vehicle Factors:

    • Maintenance logs

    • Equipment condition

    • Manufacturing issues

    • Safety system status

  • Load Factors:

    • Weight compliance

    • Load balance

    • Cargo security

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Compensation You May Receive

We fight for comprehensive compensation covering:

  • Current and future medical expenses

  • Permanent disabilities

  • Property damage

  • Lost wages and earning capacity

  • Pain and suffering

  • Mental anguish

  • Emotional distress

  • Punitive damages where applicable

Common Truck Accident Injuries

Our firm has extensive experience handling cases involving:

  • Wrongful death

  • Traumatic brain injuries

  • Amputations

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Severe burns

  • Multiple fractures

  • Internal injuries

  • Permanent disfigurement

How Our Truck Accident Law Firm Can Help

Our experienced legal team will:

  • Identify all responsible parties

  • Preserve crucial evidence

  • Handle insurance negotiations

  • File necessary legal documentation

  • Connect you with medical providers

  • Fight for maximum compensation

  • Handle your case on a contingency basis, you pay nothing unless we win

Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with Trucks

To help prevent accidents, we recommend:

  1. Avoid truck blind spots

  2. Maintain safe following distance

  3. Pass on the left side only if possible

  4. Be predictable in your movements

  5. Stay alert to wind and trailer sway

  6. Never challenge a large truck

Call to Schedule a Free Consultation with a California Truck Accident Attorney Today

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, call to schedule a free consultation with a California truck accident lawyer today.

 

The legal professionals at the Law Office of Kerry P. O’Brien of California will be your legal advocates and will use their experience and knowledge to effectively deal with the auto insurance companies.

 

Don’t settle for less than what you deserve, and let an accident lawyer who knows what to do stand by you when you have been injured in a vehicle that has collided with a truck, and it is at the hands of the trucker that you were injured.

 

We serve the cities of Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Garden Grove, Westminster and Anaheim.

 

Call us at 562.588.3069 and let us give you legal guidance you can trust.​​​

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