Truck drivers have a responsibility to share the road safely with other drivers, and trucking companies have legal obligations to monitor drivers and maintain their vehicles. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes make careless or reckless errors. Trucking companies sometimes cut corners to boost profits.
A tired trucker could fall asleep at the wheel on Interstate 5 moments before a head-on crash. A trucking company might deliberately turn a blind eye to driver safety violations or defective vehicle parts. Some causes of truck accidents are more common than others. San Diego truck accident attorney Ronald B. Laba is familiar with common causes, which include the following:
- FATIGUED DRIVER
- DRIVER IMPAIRED BY DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
- OVERLOADED TRAILERS
- POORLY MAINTAINED TRUCKS
- TRUCKING COMPANY NEGLIGENCE
At the Law Offices of Ronald B. Laba, we understand how difficult life can become after a truck accident. You or a loved one might be seriously hurt. You may have lost a loved one in an accident. Chances are you’re wondering what to do next.
Some people might find it hard to ask for help. Others might try to handle a complex claim on their own. We want to help. If you or a loved one was in a serious accident, we encourage you to call us today for a free, no obligation consultation.
You have questions after you’ve been involved in a truck accident. Attorney Laba has answers. We offer all injury victims and families who lost loved ones a free case evaluation. Rest assured our experienced staff wants to make sure you’re comfortable talking about your accident. If you can’t make it to our Vista or San Diego office, we’ll make hospital calls or we’ll meet you at your home or your office. Whatever works best for you is what works best for us. There is no obligation, and no one will pressure you. Call us today at 866-434-1577.
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