Fullerton Truck Accident Lawyers

Fullerton California has a population of 132,000 and is located in North Orange County just South of Anaheim. With a fast-growing population, the city is a center of education with one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, Troy High, and two universities: Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton Community College. Due to the high level of traffic, regular truck accidents occur in Fullerton which in some cases could have been prevented. If you were involved in a truck accident in or around Fullerton, California, you can contact a Fullerton truck accident attorney for a free consultation to see what compensation and help you may be eligible to receive.

Injuries that can occur with truck accidents may include spinal cord damage, brain damage, migraines for life, concussions, multiple bone fractures, severed limb and death. Plastic surgery may be needed for face and skin burns and various other injuries. Rehabilitation is costly and can be planned with the help of a Fullerton Truck Lawyer.

Interestingly, rural areas comprise the majority of truck accidents: 68% of all truck accidents occur in rural areas while 32% occurring in urban areas. Also, the weekends carry the vast majority of truck accidents at 78%. Contrary to popular belief, only about 1% of all truck accidents in California are due to driving under the influence. In most cases, the driver has not had enough rest, accounting for over 30% of all truck accidents.

There are various type of trucking accidents, including truck accidents caused by:

A blown out tire
Aggressive driving
An overloaded or oversized truck
Improper vehicle maintenance
Inexperienced Driver
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs
Failure to yield to other party's right of way
Falling Debris
Fatigued or overworked drivers
Illegal lane change
Poor highway road maintenance
Poor visibility
Speeding or reckless driving
Tailgating
Unsafe driving in poor weather conditions

Who Is Usually Responsible in a Huntington Beach Truck Accident?

Truck drivers are expected to meet higher standards than the average driver. If you are injured in a truck accident and violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Act can be proven, you may have a case against not only the driver, but the carrier as well. Of noteworthy importance is the fact that truck drivers are only allowed to drive a certain number of hours per day before they must sleep. Establishing the fact that the log was properly kept is essential to evaluating if violation of the law contributed to the accident.

Over 140,000 injuries occur due to a truck accident and over one third suffer catastrophic damages. Large trucks represent just 3% of all registered vehicles, but they are involved in 12% of all traffic fatalities. California averages 400 fatal and 10,000 non-fatal truck accidents a year. Since cars are not made to withstand the impact of a vehicle like a truck, truck accidents often result in severe or even fatal injuries.

Our attorneys are experienced Fullerton truck accident lawyers who have represented truck and other auto accident victims for over thirty years. We have a track-record of success including:

$3,476,250 for a Defective Truck Case
$1,950,000 for a Truck Accident Case

If you have been in a truck accident in Fullerton, there are a few steps you can adhere to. First, if you or anyone else is injured, call 911. Give as many details as to your location as you can. While you are waiting, get as much information as possible, including name and contact information of the truck driver, license plate number, and contact information of passengers and eyewitnesses to the accident. Be sure to get insurance information. Next, you may need the assistant of an expert in the field of Truck Accidents.

Our truck accident lawyers in Fullerton have the unique experience to know what to look for when analyzing and researching trucking accidents. We have a special team of investigators, experts in finding the details that have made the different between a $15,000 case into a $3,000,000 case simply by deep research and experience.

If you or someone close has been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or tractor trailer, contact our Fullerton truck accident attorneys today.

Call us now for a free consultation at: 1-800-561-4887.

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