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An essential element of establishing liability for a truck accident or tractor-trailer crash is determining the cause of the crash. Often negligence is a factor, either on the part of the truck operator or the trucking company. Fatigue is an extremely common cause of accidents. Other factors, such as road conditions, hazardous materials, and negligent maintenance can also be causes. The following are some of the common causes of Sacramento truck accidents:
- Aggressive driving
- Cell phone use / text messaging
- Driver fatigue due to working too long without rest
- Driver use of alcohol or drugs
- Failure of trucking company to install an under-ride protection or under-guard
- Failure to inspect brakes, tires, lights
- Failure to install blind spot mirrors
- Jackknifing
- Long work-shifts
- Speeding and ignoring reduced truck speed limit
- Tailgating
- Unrealistic driving schedules or mileage expectations
- Unsafe passing
Truck Accident Investigations
To determine liability, Estey & Bomberger attorneys work with only the best investigators and expert witnesses, including truck accident reconstruction experts, driver training and driver safety experts, road design experts, and biomechanical engineers. We will determine if the driver had adequate skills, was compliant in keeping required record log books and other Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations. We use the best available resources to see that our clients obtain maximum compensation for their injuries or a family member’s wrongful death.
Who Can Be Liable in a Large Truck Accident?
Multiple parties may be responsible for a truck accident, including:
- Truck Driver: Truck operators are regulated by the FMCSA as to how many hours they may operate a big rig truck without stopping. If the driver exceeds federal rules, including driving for too long, taking medications to stay awake, or driving under the influence of alcohol or other banned substances, the truck driver may be liable for an accident.
- Truck Driver Staffing Agency: An agency that hires truck drivers for other companies may be responsible for an accident if they negligently hired an employee (i.e., hiring an employee with a history of drunk driving), or if they encouraged unsafe driving (i.e., encouraging truck drivers to speed).
- Municipalities & Road Maintenance Agencies: If a truck accident was caused by road conditions that were poorly designed, constructed, or maintained, the agency responsible may be held liable for your injuries in an accident.
- Owner of Tractor or Trailer: The owner of the tractor, the trailer, and other equipment may be responsible for an accident if they did not ensure the vehicle was safe by inspecting and maintaining it.
- Truck Leasing Company: The carrier that leases a tractor, trailer or other equipment may be liable for a truck accident if they did not ensure the vehicle was safe by inspecting and maintaining it.
- Loading Company: An improperly loaded truck may cause or contribute to a truck accident. Truck loaders are required to load the truck properly and balance weight appropriately.
- Truck Manufacturer / Equipment Manufacturer: If a truck was negligently designed or manufactured, you may have a claim against the manufacturer for a defective products claim.
Recovering Compensation for Truck Crashes
After a large truck accident resulting in serious injury or wrongful death, a Sacramento truck accident attorney can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Sacramento injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger have obtained satisfactory verdicts and settlements for hundreds of victims of serious accidents. Our experience and knowledge helps our clients obtain the maximum possible monetary recovery after an accident (see our case results).
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To speak to an Estey & Bomberger attorney about your Sacramento truck accident case, call (916) 903-5217 for a free case evaluation. We do not charge a fee unless we win your case.
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