Trucking Accident Lawyers – Edgar Law Firm
Trucking accidents are particularly deadly because of the sheer size of commercial vehicles. In 2008 alone, trucking accidents claimed 4,229 lives and led to more than 120,000 serious injuries in the United States, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). As in other types of motor vehicle accidents, negligence on the part of one of the drivers is often the cause of trucking accidents. Traumatic injuries sustained in a trucking accident are often much more devastating than in other types of crashes and in many cases are fatal.
The skilled Santa Rosa wrongful death attorneys of Edgar Law Firm specialize in seeking justice for victims and their families following a traumatic motor vehicle accident.
Trucking Accidents / Wrongful Death in Santa Rosa
In the State of California, a commercial truck is defined as any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 10,000 pounds. Commercial trucks are often used for transporting goods for commercial purposes. Delivery trucks, tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers are all examples of commercial trucks that can cause serious harm in a truck-car accident, including brain injury. Due to the safety risks commercial vehicles pose to other motorists, individuals operating commercial trucks are expected to exercise reasonable care when navigating among passenger vehicles.
Unfortunately, traffic laws and safety guidelines regulating truck drivers are often not adhered to by commercial trucking companies and their employees. As a result, an alarming number of trucking accidents are caused by:
- Truck driver error
- Failure to inspect equipment
- Improper training and supervision
- Violation of hours of service requirements
- Alcohol and drug violations
- Driver fatigue
- Failure to control speed
As a talented Santa Rosa personal injury lawyer, Donald Edgar and his colleagues at Edgar Law Firm are well-versed in both state and federal laws that regulate commercial trucking companies and their drivers and, therefore, have the ability to thoroughly investigate and establish a strong case against the negligent party.
Santa Rosa Trucking Accidents Liability and Compensation
The highly regarded Santa Rosa truck accident lawyers of Edgar Law Firm have years of experience investigating collisions between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. They are committed to seeking justice for personal injury victims by establishing liability and holding the negligent party responsible for your medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages and emotional and physical pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a trucking accident, it is essential that you contact the experienced Santa Rosa personal injury team of Edgar Law Firm at (800) 545-6409 for a free evaluation of your case.
In addition to trucking accidents, the highly qualified lawyers at Edgar Law Firm have successfully represented victims injured in other types of motor vehicle accidents, including ATV accidents, motorcycle accidents and bus accidents.
