Truck Accidents
Work With the Best Orange County Truck Accident Lawyer Firm
When it comes to operating a road vehicle, drivers have a responsibility to ensure both that they are driving responsibly and also that their vehicle is properly maintained to ensure that they do not suffer from any mechanical malfunctions while driving. When it comes to the owners and drivers of trucks and tractor-trailers, they have an even bigger responsibility and this is reflected on the strict duties imposed on them under California and Federal Laws.
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Mistakes To Avoid When Sharing the Road With Large Trucks
The legal weight of an 18-wheeler – without any oversize or overweight permits – is 80,000 pounds. In contrast, the average light duty automobile in 2012 weighed 3,977 pounds, as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency. Needless to say, in accidents involving commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, the occupants of the passenger vehicles can suffer very serious personal injuries. To avoid such a devastating accident, it makes good sense to learn what mistakes to avoid when sharing the road with large trucks.
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Our Settlements
Car Accident
$45000000
Client suffered a traumatic brain injury after a vehicle smashed into the back of her parked vehicle; the insurance company failed to pay the $250,000 policy in a timely manner.
U-Haul Accident
$42750000
U-Haul failed to properly maintain and repair a vehicle, causing traumatic brain injury.
Motorcycle Accident
$27000000
Our team represented an injured motorcyclist and won well over the $50k insurance policy limit.
Pedestrian Accident
$10025000
Client was fatally injured when they fell onto the roadway and were ran over.
