Truck Accidents

Garbage trucks weigh much more than traditional passenger vehicles, and any collision with these larger trucks could lead to significant injuries and property damage. Unfortunately, victims of garbage truck accidents in California often face a tough path when it comes to recovering compensation for their losses. Here, we want to talk about what you should do if a garbage truck hits your car. Seek Medical Care and Document the Scene If you are injured or...

When a person sustains an injury or property damage in an accident caused by the actions of a negligent truck driver or trucking company, there are various steps they can take to help them recover compensation for their losses. However, there are also some mistakes that individuals could make that are avoidable. Here, we want to discuss five mistakes that truck crash victims could make in the days and weeks after the incident occurs. 1....

Large commercial trucks play a major role in the continued operation of the United States economy. These are large vehicles that transport freight across the country every day. Unfortunately, if these vehicles are not properly maintained by the drivers or the trucking company, serious accidents can occur. Here, our Santa Ana personal injury attorneys want to discuss the negligent maintenance of commercial trucks and how this plays into crash litigation. Truck Maintenance is Required by...

Anyone who has traveled on the roadway near logging trucks has likely done what they can to steer clear of these vehicles. The prospect of driving right behind a truck filled with logs that seem like they could fall off at any moment is not fun. The reality is that there are significant dangers involved with log trucks that drivers do need to be aware of. Here, the Santa Ana personal injury attorneys discuss these...

Commercial trucks often weigh tens of thousands of pounds. In fact, some larger commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded with cargo. However, there are weight limits for these vehicles, and state and federal regulators take these limits seriously. Vehicles that drive on the Interstate often come across weigh stations, which are portable scales along the roadside that weigh the load to ensure it falls within the proper parameters. Here, we...