Truck Accident Attorney in Turlock
Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles pose serious threats to the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles and their inability to avoid collisions, truck accidents are often some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents. Although they are vastly outnumbered by other vehicles, commercial trucks account for more than 5% of all injuries that occur on roads and highways, and pose an extremely high risk of resulting in serious or catastrophic injuries.
The dangers posed by trucks have long been known and there are numerous federal organizations in place to enforce laws and ensure the safety of Americans. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have created hundreds of federal regulations and laws surrounding the trucking industry. From driver regulations to trucking company requirements, the list of laws with which the trucking industry must comply is dense. When investigating the cause of your truck accident, our lawyers leave no stone unturned in analyzing how companies or drivers failed to meet laws. Some of the most common departures from federal laws include:
- Overworked and tired drivers; failures to comply with hours of service regulations
- Overloaded vehicles
- Poorly maintained vehicles
- Poorly trained drivers
- Drunk driving accidents and failures to drug test drivers
These are only a few of the many unlawful actions that can result in trucking companies being held fully liable for compensating injured victims. There are also a number of other negligent behaviors that can prove negligence, including reckless driving and distracted driving. As many of these accidents could have been prevented if drivers and companies obeyed regulations, injured victims have a strong chance of recovering their damages. It must be mentioned, however, that companies fight against personal injury claims aggressively, and do everything they can to preserve their professional reputation and financial assets. As such, you need aggressive, experienced and knowledgeable Turlock truck accident attorneys on your side.
Experience on Your Side
With more than 25 years of experience, our legal team has handled countless truck accident cases. By implementing our extensive knowledge of FMCSA laws and our fearless loyalty to the injured victims and families we represent, we have been able to secure millions of dollars in compensation for truck accident claims, including several large and prominent settlements and verdicts. With this case history on your side, you should feel confident that our attorneys know how to hold trucking companies and drivers liable for their negligence. If you would like to discuss the particularities of your truck accident and learn how Habbas & Associates can fight for you, contact a Turlock personal injury lawyer from our firm today.