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Injured in a California truck or tractor trailer accident? You have rights under the law and may be entitled to a cash settlement by filing a civil claim with La Justicia’s team of truck accident attorneys. Contact La Justicia’s 18-wheeler and truck accident lawyers today at (833) 522-1100 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is available to answer your questions 24/7.

Whether it’s delivery trucks, 18-wheelers, semi-tractor trailers, or light trucks, California motor vehicle drivers share the roadways with vehicles that are often much larger (and potentially dangerous) than their own cars, passenger trucks, or motorcycles. In the event of a truck accident, serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries can occur leaving the victim facing a long and difficult road to recovery.

As we will discuss in the sections below, truck accidents often occur due to various forms of negligence. When truck accidents happen due to negligence, a civil lawsuit with La Justicia’s experienced team of personal injury attorneys can be the best way for you to recover much-needed financial compensation which can go towards things like hospital and medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.

Let’s review everything you need to know about California truck and 18-wheeler accidents and review how to file your claim with the best attorneys available at La Justicia.

Why Do Truck Accidents Happen?

Truck drivers are often forced to work long hours in an effort to meet strict deadlines. In fact, federal regulations allow truck drivers to operate their vehicles for 11 hours straight (although many drivers exceed that limit). When traveling for thousands of miles to meet a delivery deadline, truckers may resort to illegal substances in order to remain alert (or might simply operate vehicles while drowsy or borderline exhausted).

All of these conditions are ripe for truck accidents which can severely injure car and motorcycle drivers. And when truck accidents occur as a result of negligence, the injured victim should not responsible for paying for their medical bills, pain and suffering, etc.

Additional common truck accident scenarios include:

Distracted driving
Improper training
Failure to obey posted speed limits and traffic signals
Large blind spots and difficult to maneuver vehicles
Improperly loaded trailers
Inclement weather

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, get the justice and maximum financial compensation you deserve by contacting the best and most aggressive attorneys in California at La Justicia.

Truck Accident Statistics

The important truck accident statistics provided below have been compiled through various data offered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and more.

Deaths in large truck crashes are most likely to occur on major roads (52%)
This is followed by deaths on interstates and freeways (33%) and then by minor roads (14%)
4,136 people died in large truck crashes in 2018
That figure is 31% higher than in 2009, when truck fatalities were the lowest ever recorded.
Trucks account for nearly 1 in 10 highway deaths yet only make up 4% of vehicles on the road.
Road crashes are predicted to be the 5th leading cause of death in the United States by 2030.
32% of truck accidents involve collisions outside of the travel lane, either in other lanes or off the road.
6% of large truck drivers involved in fatal crashes tested positive for at least one drug in 2018.
An estimated 29% of truck crashes involve vehicle loss of control, followed by colliding with the rear end of another vehicle (22%).
In 2018, at least 112,000 injury crashes and 414,000 property damage-only crashes involved large trucks.
The six most common “first harmful events” in a total of 4,415 fatal crashes involving large trucks were:
- Collision with a vehicle in motion (73.1%)
- Collision with a fixed object (9.7%)
- Collision with pedestrian (8.2%)
- The truck overturned (rollover accident) (4.2%)
- Collision with a bicycle or other personal conveyance (scooter or similar vehicle) (2%)
- Collision with a parked motor vehicle (1.1%).
An estimated 538,000 large trucks were involved in police-reported traffic crashes nationwide during 2019.
In 2019, there were 5,005 people killed in crashes involving large trucks across the U.S.
Nationwide, 71% of people killed in large-truck crashes in 2019 were occupants of other vehicles.
6% of fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred in work zones.
77% of the fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred on weekdays.
Among large-truck fatal crashes during weekdays, 72% occurred during the daytime hours from 6 a.m. to 5:59 p.m.

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Truck, semi, and 18-wheeler accidents can be traumatic and life-altering events. The extent of one’s truck accident injuries can mean a long and difficult road to recovery. That said, knowing the steps to take after a truck accident – specifically one involving severe or catastrophic injuries – can be critical to your overall recovery, peace of mind, and pocketbook.

La Justicia’s army of truck accident lawyers strongly encourages you to complete as many of the following steps below as possible after a crash occurs to ensure that your eventual civil claim for financial compensation has the best odds of success.

Step #1: Seek Immediate Medical Treatment

The first step to take after any type of motor vehicle accident or personal injury incident is to seek immediate medical attention. This means getting a thorough and complete examination by a licensed California physician. Even if you feel “okay” or like your injury “isn’t that bad,” it’s absolutely critical that you have your condition examined by a doctor as soon as possible after the truck accident occurs.

A doctor’s exam following a truck accident creates a medical record of your injuries and condition. This official record can be a very important piece of evidence when you file your lawsuit/claim for financial compensation with a La Justicia semi-truck accident lawyer. While having a medical exam completed can be intimidating for some – particularly if you do not have medical insurance or the financial means to pay out-of-pocket – it is strongly recommended that you still proceed (and also receive any recommended treatment). Once you complete your medical exam, the experienced truck accident attorneys at La Justicia will work with you to ensure that your bills are included as part of your overall cash settlement.

After receiving medical treatment, the La Justicia truck accident team recommends completing as many of the following steps as possible (provided your condition/the severity of your injuries allows you to do so):

Step #2: Take Photos and Videos of Injuries

Take pictures and videos of your injuries immediately after the truck crash.

Step #3: Call the Police

A police report should be filed whenever a truck accident happens. However, never admit any type of liability or make an official statement without having a La Justicia truck accident lawyer present.

Step #4: Witness Statements

Gather any available witness statements that will support your version of events.

Step #5: Accident Scene Photos and Videos

Take pictures and videos of the truck accident scene.

Step #6: Contact Information

Gather contact information (driver’s license, phone number, email, etc.) of all involved parties – particularly the truck driver who caused the crash.

Step #7: Get the Best Truck Accident Lawyers Fighting for You

Contact a dedicated truck accident lawyer at La Justicia for a free and confidential consultation.

Additionally, it is strongly recommended that you never make a statement to the truck driver, the truck driver’s insurance company, the truck driver’s employer, your insurance company, or any insurance adjuster without having a La Justicia personal injury attorney present to assist you through the process. Also, do not sign any legal documents or accept any type of cash settlement/payment for your truck accident injuries before speaking with a La Justicia lawyer.

Common Truck Accident Injuries

Unfortunately, truck accident injuries are often severe and even life-changing. Some of the more common truck accident injuries the team of attorneys at La Justicia sees everyday include:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Concussion (MTBI)
Paralysis
Spinal cord injury
Broken or fractured bones
Whiplash
Death

The extent of your injuries can play a role in the overall amount of your cash settlement. At La Justicia, our team of attorneys will fight aggressively to secure the largest possible damages award for your truck accident injury which includes all losses.

Can I Afford a Truck Accident Lawyer?

Yes – you can afford a La Justicia truck accident lawyer. We never charge a penny upfront and there are no out-of-pocket expenses to worry about. In fact, you don’t pay anything until after we’ve successfully secured a maximum financial damages award for your truck accident claim.

Contact La Justicia today to take the first step toward securing justice and maximum compensation for your truck accident injury.

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Injury Claim?

Truck accident lawsuits are typically bound to a two-year statute of limitations or deadline. This means that, in most cases, you have two years from the date of your truck accident injury to file a claim with La Justicia for damages.

However, the longer you wait to file your claim, the harder it is to secure the maximum financial compensation you deserve. By filing your claim as soon as possible, your La Justicia team of truck accident lawyers will have the best chance at success and a substantial cash settlement on your behalf.

Some of the damages we may pursue in your truck accident lawsuit include:

Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Lost future earning capacity
Hospital bills
Medical treatment costs (past and future)
Counseling or therapy expenses (past and future)
Emotional trauma or psychological harm
Punitive damages
Medication drug costs (past and future)
Scarring or disfigurement
Diminished quality of life

Don’t wait to get the justice you deserve for your truck accident case. Contact La Justicia’s team of proven and skilled truck, tractor trailer, and 18-wheeler accident attorneys today for a free and no obligation consultation.

Contact the Best California Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

At La Justicia, our army of truck accident attorneys is dedicated to ensuring that each and every client’s case receives the professionalism, discretion, and personalized attention needed to reach a successful conclusion. And that means securing justice through maximum financial compensation for all of the damages you sustained through your truck accident injury.

With more than 50 years of combined experience and over $500,000,000 in settlements and verdicts recovered for injured car, truck, and motorcycle accident victims like you, you’ll have peace of mind and confidence throughout every step of the litigation process.

Contact a member of the La Justicia team today at 833-522-1100 for a free, confidential, and no obligation truck accident lawyer consultation. Our team is available 24/7 to answer any questions you have.