Fighting for people injured in semi-truck, 18-wheeler, and big rig crashes across California. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
MALTRATO A PERSONAS MAYORES
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a large truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be severe. Truck accident claims are often more complex than ordinary car accident claims because they may involve multiple companies, commercial insurance policies, electronic vehicle data, and federal and state safety requirements.
Evidence can become unavailable quickly after a truck crash. Driver logs, electronic data, maintenance records, and available video footage may be important to understanding what happened and who may be responsible.
Berglund & Johnson represents people injured in commercial truck crashes in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and throughout California. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, call 1-800-4-IF-HURT for a free consultation.
Fighting for people injured in semi-truck, 18-wheeler, and big rig crashes across California. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a large truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be severe. Truck accident claims are often more complex than ordinary car accident claims because they may involve multiple companies, commercial insurance policies, electronic vehicle data, and federal and state safety requirements.
Evidence can become unavailable quickly after a truck crash. Driver logs, electronic data, maintenance records, and available video footage may be important to understanding what happened and who may be responsible.
Berglund & Johnson represents people injured in commercial truck crashes in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and throughout California. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, call 1-800-4-IF-HURT for a free consultation.
LA LEY
El maltrato a las personas mayores se define como un acto único o reiterado, o la falta de acción apropiada, que ocurre dentro de cualquier relación de confianza y que causa daño o sufrimiento a una persona mayor. Esta definición fue adoptada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud a partir de una definición propuesta por Hourglass en el Reino Unido.
ABUSO
Incluye abuso físico, negligencia, abuso financiero, abandono, aislamiento, secuestro, restricciones irrazonables, abuso verbal, acoso o cualquier otro trato que resulte en daño físico, dolor o sufrimiento mental.
ABUSO
Incluye abuso físico, negligencia, abuso financiero, abandono, aislamiento, secuestro, restricciones irrazonables, abuso verbal, acoso o cualquier otro trato que resulte en daño físico, dolor o sufrimiento mental.
ABUSO
Incluye abuso físico, negligencia, abuso financiero, abandono, aislamiento, secuestro, restricciones irrazonables, abuso verbal, acoso o cualquier otro trato que resulte en daño físico, dolor o sufrimiento mental.
¿QUÉ SUCEDE COMÚNMENTE?
There are many different classifications of trucking accidents. These can affect how the rules apply and who may be responsible for the collision.
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Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers are large commercial vehicles that may be operated by a motor carrier, owner-operator, or other business. Claims involving these vehicles can require review of the driver’s conduct, carrier safety records, electronic vehicle data, maintenance history, cargo practices, and available insurance coverage.
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A jackknife truck accident happens when a trailer swings out at an angle to the cab, usually after hard braking, brake failure, or slick roads. The trailer can sweep across several lanes and strike anything traveling alongside it. These cases often look at braking, speed, and whether the truck was properly maintained.
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Rollover accidents happen due to improperly loaded cargo, too much speed on a curve or freeway ramp, or a sudden swerve by a large truck. Steep grades and high-speed interchange ramps are especially dangerous for top-heavy loads, and everyone in the surrounding lanes is put at risk.
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Underride crashes occur when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the body of a truck trailer. These are very dangerous collisions because the car's bumper, airbags, and crumple zones can pass under the trailer without ever engaging. Federal rules require rear underride guards on most trailers, and whether a guard was present and intact can matter a great deal in these cases.
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Rear end truck crashes can occur because a fully loaded truck at freeway speed needs several hundred feet to stop. When a truck follows too closely, speeds, or the driver is fatigued or distracted, it can strike the vehicle ahead or ride up over it. These accidents are common on Southern California freeways due to stop-and-go traffic.
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When a commercial truck tire blows out at high speed, it throws heavy debris across multiple lanes and can cause the driver to lose control. Unsecured or unevenly loaded cargo can do the same, spilling into traffic or shifting enough to overturn the rig. Investigation into these crashes typically focuses on maintenance records, tire age and wear, and proper loading practices.
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Large trucks carry significant blind spots and need extra room to turn. Drivers sometimes swing wide before turning right, sweeping through the adjacent lane, or move without seeing a vehicle sitting beside them. Motorcyclists and cyclists are especially vulnerable here.
¿Quién está protegido?
Ya sea en un automóvil, camión o motocicleta, todos los ocupantes tienen derecho a protección legal si resultan lesionados debido a la negligencia de otra persona.
CONDUCTORES Y PASAJEROS
Ya sea en un automóvil, camión o motocicleta, todos los ocupantes tienen derecho a protección legal si resultan lesionados debido a la negligencia de otra persona.
PEATONES
Las personas que caminan por la calzada o cerca de ella y que son atropelladas por un vehículo tienen derechos legales y pueden tener derecho a una indemnización.
FAMILIARES DE LAS VÍCTIMAS
En casos de lesiones graves o muerte injusta, los familiares cercanos pueden tener derecho a una indemnización por la pérdida de compañía, apoyo financiero o angustia emocional.
FAMILIARES DE LAS VÍCTIMAS
En casos de lesiones graves o muerte injusta, los familiares cercanos pueden tener derecho a una indemnización por la pérdida de compañía, apoyo financiero o angustia emocional.
FAMILIARES DE LAS VÍCTIMAS
En casos de lesiones graves o muerte injusta, los familiares cercanos pueden tener derecho a una indemnización por la pérdida de compañía, apoyo financiero o angustia emocional.
¿QUIÉN ES EL RESPONSABLE LEGALMENTE?
La responsabilidad legal recae generalmente sobre la parte cuya negligencia o acciones ilícitas causaron el accidente. Esto puede incluir:
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Conductores responsables
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Propietarios de vehículos
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Empleadores
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Entidades gubernamentales
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Fabricantes de automóviles o de autopartes
Get medical attention first, always. Then try to obtain the truck's license plate number, the company name off the trailer if you can see it, and the police report number. Lastly, call an orange county truck accident attorney before you give a recorded statement to anyone's insurance company.
Because there's typically more than one party at fault, the driver, the trucking company, sometimes even the company that loaded the cargo. Plus, federal regulations come into play. Our orange county truck accident attorneys know how to sort through all of this and determine who's responsible and who owes what.
Nothing out of pocket. We take these cases on contingency, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. Your first call with us is free, so don't wait around worrying about what your options look like.
Yes, this is standard operating procedure and it's precisely why you need your own team moving just as fast. Insurance armies and trucking company lawyers are on retainer before the tow truck even shows up and they begin building their defense while you're still in the ER. That's what trucking companies do. Our orange county semi truck accident lawyers are moving just as quickly to collect evidence before it's gone or altered.
Under California law you typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim, but there are some exceptions depending on who you're up against, including if a government entity happens to own the truck or road. Don't wait. Give us a call and we'll lay out your timeline for you clearly.
Medical bills, future care costs, lost wages, diminished capacity to earn going forward, property damage, and pain and suffering. In cases involving reckless conduct, punitive damages may also come into play. Our orange county truck injury lawyers will sit down with you and determine what fits your situation.
Yes, these are precisely the types of cases that we built our reputation on. We've tried catastrophic injury cases that resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Serious injuries call for serious representation, and that's what our orange county truck accident injury lawyers bring to the table every and every time.
Yes. There's a lot of big rigs on Orange County freeways that come from trucking companies outside of California, but that doesn't change your right to fair compensation. Our orange county commercial truck accident attorneys know how to pursue claims against out of state trucking companies and insurers.
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