Big rig accidents are some of the most destructive traffic accidents. They can affect many vehicles in the initial crash, cause multicar pileups, and even take out bridges and overpasses. The trucking industry is subject to complex federal and state regulations, making trucking accident cases much more complicated than standard auto accident cases. If you have been injured in a trucking accident our Los Angeles accident attorneys can help.
Types of Truck Accidents
The type of trucking accident in which you were involved can have a large impact on the nature of your case. Types of trucking accidents include:
• Underride
• Jackknife
• Rollover
• Tanker truck
• Underpass
• Wide turns
• Rear end collisions
• Multicar pileup
• Hazardous materials
Trucking Accident Injuries
Trucking accidents often result in very serious or fatal injuries. Certain types of accidents are known for causing specific types of injury. For instance, underride accidents often result in decapitation and dismemberment. Hazardous materials accident can lead to severe burns and inhalation of toxic fumes. Trucking accident injuries can include:
• Amputation
• Decapitation
• Dismemberment
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Crush injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Severe burns
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a trucking accident, please call our Los Angeles, California accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.