Whether we’re on the highways or riding down city roads, there is always a risk for accidents. We do our best to avoid them. We are especially careful around big trucks. Not pickup trucks, but larger, commercial vehicles.
You see them on a daily basis. Large trucks, sometimes with company logos on the side, cruising down the road. Sometimes they are carrying goods to stores or delivering vehicles to car lots, other times they are hauling trash or trees. Usually, these trucks go by with no incident, but sometimes, accidents occur.
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you may need a truck accident attorney in Daly City. At Allegiance Law, we are ready to help you through what can be a scary situation.
Big trucks perform essential tasks in our lives. These trucks are usually owned or contracted by companies to help some aspects of their operation. From delivery and storage to construction and maintenance, these trucks provide valuable services.
These vehicles include many of the following:
Most people are careful when driving around larger vehicles, but it can be hard to avoid an accident when something goes wrong. All of these vehicles are supposed to be maintained and inspected regularly. If they aren’t, any damage can cause a catastrophic accident on the roadway.
Commercial truck drivers should all have their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and should follow all driving laws, including rest schedules. If they fail to do so, if they are distracted while they are driving, their negligence could cause harm to many others on the roadway.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of large truck crashes increased from 2015 to 2016, the most recent statistics available. Over 145,000 people were injured that year in crashes involving large trucks.
When a large commercial truck gets into an accident, the results can be much more devastating than a regular vehicle accident. Large trucks weigh much more and take up much more space and can potentially involve dozens of vehicles on the roadway.
While we recognize that most large trucks operate safely, we do understand that the rate of accidents involving them is trending upwards. We know you expect safety when you’re on the road, especially from drivers trained to operate such large vehicles.
If you’ve been in an accident involving a truck, whether through a direct impact or from flying debris, make sure you are okay. Ensure that the police are called so a report can be made. Keep all documentation involved in the accident.
After that, you may need a truck accident attorney in Daly City. At Allegiance Law, we understand that it can be difficult to handle all of this on your own. We will help handle insurance claims and any other liability issues that may have been caused due to negligence on the truck driver or owner’s part. You can contact us by clicking here or calling 415-404-6395.