Trucking Accidents

Large trucks, such as semi-trucks and big rig tractor trailers, pose a special risk to California drivers on our roadways.  The sheer size of such vehicles place passenger vehicles in vulnerable positions, and accidents with such large, heavy and fast moving vehicles result in particularly severe accidents with substantial injuries and, unfortunately, sometimes death.

There is a special statutory scheme that applies to these commercial trucks because of the special risk and hazard they pose to California drivers.  Specifically, truck drivers must be specially licensed and are held to a higher legal standard of care on our roads than the average driver in a passenger vehicle.

There are several typical scenarios that result in trucking accidents that Salek Law Firm is experienced in handling for our clients.  These include accidents that result from unsafe lane changes, jackknifed trucks, rollover trucks, and underride accidents.

While the driver of the trailer or big rig is certainly one individual responsible in a typical trucking accident, there is also potential liability for the owner of the container transported and the owner of the freight if certain safety and regulatory standards have not been met for the particular haul.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident we cannot stress enough that you should contact Salek Law Firm immediately to have your case evaluated by our experienced attorneys, and ensure that all pre-trial procedures are promptly undertaken to preserve evidence that will ensure the maximum recovery on your claim.