Truck Accident Attorneys Call: 818-986-3332
Every year in the United States approximately 5,000 people die after being involved in truck accidents, and more than 90,000 people suffer varying levels of physical injuries after truck crashes. There are countless factors which may play a part in causing a big rig accident, such as driver fatigue, hazardous weather conditions, speeding or other reckless maneuvers, driver error, excessive amounts of cargo, and mechanical failure. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in California or Nevada, please contact a truck accident attorney at Bob M. Cohen & Associates to discuss your case.
The injuries that truck accident victims suffer can be very severe, and may include:
- Fractured bones
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Amputations
- Spinal cord injury
- Head trauma and brain damage
State and Federal laws have imposed various guidelines which truck driver must obey to keep themselves and other people on the road safe. If truckers disobey these guidelines they are placing innocent drivers at risk for serious injuries.
Whether your injuries were the result of an accident with an 18 wheeler, a trailer, hazardous waste truck, or any other large truck you should contact a personal injury lawyer to ensure that your rights are protected. You have the right to hold the negligent driver, and possibly his or her employer responsible for the injuries that they caused. You may be entitled to monetary compensation for your physical injuries, as well as other accident related expenses such as vehicle damage, loss of wages, medical expenses, etc.
