San Jose Truck Accident Attorneys
Each year, thousands of people are killed and injured in big rig accidents on America's streets and highways. Shockingly, a person
is killed or sustains injuries due to a truck accident every 16 minutes.
Although the state of California imposes a slower speed limit for
trucks of 55 mph on the freeway, many big rig operators disregard
this law. Some causes of big rig and truck accidents are fatigue,
unsafe operation of the vehicle, and large amounts of cargo.
People who operate big rigs must deliver their cargo in a timely manner to keep up with deadlines. This is no excuse for the reckless and hazardous driving practices performed by truck drivers that cause serious accidents. There are many types of truck accidents which occur across the United States for various reasons, which include:
- Jackknife accidents
- Runaway trailers
- Underride collisions
- Overloaded truck accidents
- DUI truck accidents
- Hit and run truck accidents
- Dangerous roadway accidents
A car, van, or SUV is no match for a large truck weighing over 10,000 pounds. The injuries that may occur as the result of a big rig accident include bone fractures, paralysis, head injuries, internal organ injuries, and spinal cord injuries. These devastating injuries may have long lasting effects on the truck accident victim, requiring hospitalization, surgeries, medications, and other expensive medical treatments.
It is the responsibility of the big rig operator and their company to ensure responsible and safe operation of the vehicle. If you or a loved one has been injured in a big rig accident you should contact a Northern California big rig accident attorney to learn about your rights. You may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries, loss of income, and other truck-accident related costs.
Van Der Walde & Associates is an accomplished and respected personal injury law firm located in Northern California. The firm has protected the legal rights of hundreds of personal injury clients, and has recovered millions of dollars in damages. The paralegals, administrative staff, and attorneys are well educated and work together to represent you in an efficient and effective manner.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a big rig accident in Northern California, please contact a San Jose Tractor Trailor Accident Attorney at Van Der Walde and Associates at (877) 862-6288.
