Each year, thousands of trucking accidents occur on interstates throughout the state of California. While some people are fortunate enough to walk away from these accidents unscathed, others are seriously injured or fatally wounded as a result. In addition to the emotional toll that results from the injuries you or your loved ones sustain, there is also an increased amount of frustration present when the accident could have been avoided. When an accident or incident occurs as a result of negligence, SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation wants to help you recover for any injuries incurred. Our personal injury attorneys are happy to meet with you for a risk free initial consultation today.
Accidents Caused by Negligence
Negligence is the most common legal basis for initiating a lawsuit after a truck accident. Negligence-related accidents are caused when individuals fail to operate motor vehicles with the required standard of care and that failure causes an accident that leads to damages.
While negligence can be, and often is, the result of any illegal or unsafe driving practice, there are some common types of negligence that often result in trucking accidents. These incidents include:
- Failure to Maintain Commercial Vehicles: Trucking companies and operators have an obligation to ensure that their vehicles are properly maintained. However, there are a number of safety hazards that are ignored when companies must keep their fleet on the roadway to continue earning money. Companies often overlook the need to maintain tires, upkeep of braking systems, or improper maintenance of steering mechanisms.
- Drowsy Driving: Federal and state rules and regulations limit the amount of time a truck driver can operate a commercial motor vehicle prior to taking a break or stopping. Many drivers violate these provisions by continuing operation despite the regulations. In addition, some operators are within the timeframes outlined by the state but operate the commercial vehicle when it is unsafe to do so. However, there are countless accidents that occur as a result of drowsy driving when operators fall asleep behind the wheel.
- Distracted Driving: Distracted driving incidents on roadways are not isolated encounters among commercial motor vehicles. In fact, it is a major problem for many drivers across the United States. However, the sheer weight and size of commercial motor vehicles alone increase the likelihood that an accident will cause significant damages or fatalities.
Many other negligence-related incidents occur on a regular basis. If you or someone you know suspects that an accident was caused by negligence, contact SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation today.
About SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation
SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation is an experienced firm located in San Bernardino, California. Our attorneys practice personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment law. If you or someone you know is in need of a personal injury attorney after suffering injuries as a result of a trucking accident in California, our attorneys will be happy to meet with you for a risk-free initial consultation. Our attorneys will work to get you the maximum amount of relief that is possible. We assist clients in San Bernardino, Riverside, Inland Empire, and Southern California.
