Do I Have Grounds to File a Truck Accident Claim?
If a truck driver, trucking company, and/or truck manufacturer caused or contributed to an accident that left you injured, you may be able to pursue justice and compensation in a truck accident lawsuit.
Most semi-truck accidents are caused by:
- Speeding
- Ignoring safety protocols
- Hauling oversized loads
- Tire blowouts
- Outdated brakes
- Brake failure
- Distracted driving
- Reckless driving
- Driving under the influence
- Driver fatigue
- Inadequately trained truck drivers
- Improper truck maintenance
If you believe any of these were factors in a truck crash that caused you harm, it is highly advisable that you discuss the matter with a truck accident attorney in Los Angeles who has experience litigating against major truck companies and their insurers – like those at Wisner Baum.
How Can a Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer Help?
Attorneys who specialize in truck accident lawsuits understand the rules and regulations that apply to trucking companies and their drivers. They are also familiar with the regulations governing the manufacture and maintenance of big rig trucks.
To win your case, an attorney must prove that a truck driver, trucking company, truck manufacturer, or any other applicable party was negligent in your accident.
Third parties that lease or subcontract trucks or trailers can also be held liable for negligence or malfeasance if their actions contributed to your accident. Even a government entity may be held liable if, for example, they failed to properly maintain roads or ensure that roadway safety signs were visible to drivers.
What If I Am Partially Responsible for the Crash?
In the state of California, injured individuals who may be partially at fault for a crash between a car and a truck can still pursue legal action because the state employs comparative negligence, which means all contributing acts of negligence are taken into account.
The defendant (or defendants) in a comparative negligence case will likely try to increase how responsible you as the victim are for the accident and argue that their client (the trucker or trucking company) is “less responsible” to limit their liability.
This is why retaining legal counsel with years of experience successfully resolving semi-truck accident cases is vitally important to protecting your legal rights in these matters.
Is It Worth It to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney?
Truck accident cases are often highly complex and require skill and expertise to litigate.
Whether it is a truck driver who does not want to admit fault, a trucking company trying to avoid responsibility, or insurance agents skilled at denying a claim, an experienced trucking accident lawyer in Los Angeles can fight for you throughout the claims process to prevent these parties from taking advantage of you.
If you are seeking legal representation, Wisner Baum wants to hear from you.
We have won billions of dollars for our clients, including cases for victims of truck accidents. Acclaimed by The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, and numerous others, our legal team boasts board-certified civil trial lawyers, including in truck accident law.
Ready to learn more about your rights and legal options? Call our Los Angeles big rig accident attorneys at (855) 948-5098 or contact us online for a free consultation.