Semi Truck Accidents
Fresno truck accident attorneys
A semi-truck, big rig, 18-wheeler, or large truck by any other name can weigh 40 times more than a small passenger car or 20 times more than a mid-sized SUV. In a crash, the sheer mass of a semi can demolish a passenger vehicle . Injuries sustained in truck accidents can be serious and catastrophic, if not fatal.
Truck accident statistics
Truck accident statistics are alarming.
- In 2007, truck accidents killed or injured over 7,000 people in California.
- The California Highway Patrol reports that over 400 of those killed or injured in truck accidents were in Fresno County.
- Across the U.S., a truck accident occurs approximately every 16 minutes.
Identifying sources of recovery
The truck accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker put their hard won experience to work for you Our lawyers coordinate with a team of experts to determine fault in a truck crash. Multiple parties may be liable, depending on the details uncovered through investigating the scene, along with reconstructing and analyzing the accident. We look into all possible sources of recovery to compensate you for your injury and property damage, including:
- Other drivers
Negligent truck drivers are sometimes at fault in accidents. - Trucking companies or company employers
In addition to liability for truck driver negligence, the trucking company or company employer must ensure regulatory standards are met—legal-sized cargoes, limited hours driving, and proper truck maintenance. Their drivers must be properly trained and licensed to handle a semi.
- Local or state governments
Road maintenance is the responsibility of city, county, and state governments. If streets or highways are unsafe and negligence can be proven, the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker can hold the government entity responsible. Lack of road signs indicating dangers, no warning on roads that cannot sustain heavy loads, and the absence of guard rails are some examples of government negligence.
- Manufacturers of defective parts
If brakes fail or tires blow out because of faulty manufacturing, there may be grounds to sue manufacturing companies.
- Repair shops
Inadequate or substandard truck repair can result in safety issues that cause truck accidents.
Get legal help as soon as possible
Because statute deadlines must be met and evidence can be lost, seek effective representation right away. The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker offers clients a number of advantages:
- Free, confidential case evaluations at no obligation.
- If we don’t get you any money, we won't charge you a dime.
- Filling out an online form, entitles you to a 10% fee discount for auto and motorcycle accidents.
Call (888) 732-1347 or contact us online. We’ll fight for you!
