Santa Monica Truck Accident Attorney

Fighting On Behalf of Truck Injury Victims in California 

At McGee, Lerer & Associates, we assist clients suffering serious injuries from truck accidents in Santa Monica. Our concern is that you receive all the medical care and rehabilitation with time off work needed to recover and resume your everyday life fully. We have extensive experience dealing with truck accidents and the knowledge and skill to seek the compensation you deserve aggressively. This takes knowledge of the possible causes of truck accidents and skill in proving liability in these complex cases. Understanding how truck accident insurance companies work to achieve full compensation also takes understanding.

Call McGee, Lerer & Associates today at (310) 692-9582 or contact us online for a free consultation and ensure your rights are protected.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can result in devastating consequences, often due to a combination of factors that compromise the safety of drivers and other road users. Below are some of the most common causes of truck accidents:

• Fatigued Driving - Truck companies pay their drivers by the mile and pressure them to meet tight delivery schedules. This means that many drivers do not pull over for a rest when they should. They drive tired and often too fast for the conditions. A loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. compared to a private passenger vehicle of perhaps 2,500 lbs, a collision can be catastrophic for the occupants of the private passenger vehicle.
• Improper Loading - Trucks must be loaded carefully to ensure the load is balanced and tied down. Failures can cause the trailer to slide out of control. The truck may roll over or jackknife across the road with cars crashing into the truck or each other.
• Poor Maintenance - Another cause of accidents is poor maintenance. If a truck's brakes give out, it may plow into the cars ahead of it.

Types of Injuries from Truck Accidents

Truck accidents often result in serious and life-altering injuries. Due to the massive size difference between trucks and regular passenger vehicles, the impact of a collision is frequently severe. Some of the injuries often seen in truck accidents include:

• Brain and Head Injuries: The force of a truck crash can lead to concussions, skull fractures, or more severe brain injuries. Even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have long-lasting effects on a person’s cognitive abilities and quality of life.
• Back and Spinal Injuries: Injuries to the spine can be some of the most devastating consequences of a truck accident. Spinal injuries may lead to paralysis, requiring long-term care and rehabilitation to help victims regain function, if possible.
• Fractures and Broken Bones: The immense force in a truck crash often leads to fractures in various parts of the body, especially in the arms, legs, or chest. These breaks can require multiple surgeries and extended periods of healing.
• Internal Trauma: Internal injuries, including organ damage and internal bleeding, are common but may not be immediately obvious. These injuries can be critical and require urgent medical care.

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, it is important to work with a knowledgeable attorney who can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your future health and well-being.

Determining Liability in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents involve complex legal considerations, as many parties may contribute to or be responsible for the crash. Determining liability involves looking at several factors, including the following:

• The Truck Driver: If the truck driver was negligent, such as driving under the influence of alcohol, using drugs, or failing to follow traffic laws, they may be primarily responsible for the accident. Their actions are a key part of determining fault.
• The Trucking Company: Trucking companies may also bear responsibility, especially if the crash was caused by poor company practices, such as inadequate driver training, lack of vehicle maintenance, or pushing drivers to meet unsafe deadlines.
• Other Responsible Parties: Third parties, such as maintenance contractors, manufacturers, or even the companies that loaded the truck, may be at fault. For instance, if the truck's brakes failed due to improper maintenance, or if cargo was improperly loaded, these parties may share in the responsibility for the accident.

A thorough investigation is often required to identify all responsible parties. An experienced truck accident attorney can help you navigate the complexities of your case, ensuring that all negligent parties are held accountable.

Delivery Truck Accidents

In recent years, there has been an increase in online shopping, which has created more chances to have products delivered to our front doors. This has also increased the number of delivery trucks you might see on the road; companies like Amazon use many delivery services, such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS (to name a few). Unfortunately, this has also increased the number of accidents involving delivery vehicles.

Many of these delivery companies are million- and billion-dollar delivery services that do what they can to avoid admitting fault in the event of an accident. Our law firm is unafraid to take on these significant cases with companies. If you have been involved in a delivery truck accident, do not hesitate to find the legal help you need.

Contact Our Santa Monica Truck Accident Lawyer Today

We are a husband and wife legal team with over 40 years of combined experience. After years of accomplished service in large firms, we decided to open our own office to provide personalized, seasoned service to clients. We have quickly built a flourishing practice based on referrals from pleased clients and other attorneys enlisting our courtroom skills and resources to fund cases. We advance all lawsuit costs, and you will pay only upon recovery. If you need help finding a physician, we can recommend a physician who will treat you and wait for the insurance settlement for payment.

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, reach out to a Santa Monica truck accident attorney to discuss your case and explore your legal options for recovery!