California Truck Accident Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

SAMER HABBAS

California Truck Accident Catastrophic Injury Lawyers www.truckcrashattorneys.com

California Truck Accident Catastrophic Injury Lawyers Truck accidents can have catastrophic effects on those involved, causing serious trauma, injury, and sometimes even death. Often, those involved in these accidents are unaware of the rights they may have to seek compensation for any losses.

Due to the significant difference in the size of a truck compared with the average road-going vehicle, truck accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries, as well as injure numerous people in a single accident.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents The majority of the time, truck accidents are caused by driver error, whether it’s the truck driver or the other involved parties. Sadly, many truck accidents that result in catastrophic loss, injury, or death, are preventable. The most common causes of truck accidents include:

Driver Fatigue Driving a truck is stressful and comes with a lot of pressure. Drivers are often required by trucking companies to deliver goods to a particular destination in a short time frame.

Drugs and Alcohol Sadly, there is an alarmingly high rate of drug and alcohol abuse in the trucking industry. In order to stay awake while driving, some

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truckers use stimulants like amphetamines and cocaine.

Distracted Driving A distracted driver is one who is actively engaged in something other than driving, causing them to fail to pay close attention to the road and driving conditions.

Improper Cargo Loading If a truck’s cargo is loaded poorly it can cause an accident. For example, a truck that is too heavy is at greater risk of tipping or having issues stopping. Cargo that is loaded incorrectly may also fall off the truck and onto the road, causing a serious accident.

Poor Driving Skills With so much time on the road, it can become easy for truck drivers to let their driving skills slip. What’s more, when deadlines

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are tight, many truck drivers may speed or drive recklessly.

Bad Weather Conditions Snow, rain, wind, and other bad weather conditions are other leading causes of catastrophic truck accidents. Trucks can be notoriously difficult to control in unfavorable conditions, leading them to skid, slide, rollover, or fail to stop.

Common Injuries from Serious Truck Accidents Broken or fractured bones Traumatic brain inuries Spinal cord injuries Paralysis An injury that leads to limb amputation Burns caused by fires Crush injuries Abrasions and lacerations Psychological trauma including PTSD Wrongful death

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