A loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and still be within the legal weight limit. When you consider a passenger car averages just under 5,000 pounds, it is easy to see why a truck accident can be more critical than a car accident sometimes. If you have been the victim of a truck accident in Los Angeles, CA, The Law Office of Joshua P. Koshki may be able to help.
According to the Institute for Safer Trucking, there was a 73-percent increase in trucking accidents in the state of California between 2010 and 2019. And in 2019 alone, 408 people died in California as a result of an accident involving a large truck. That is a lot of families left without loved ones.
What is causing the accident? In the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration narrowed the largest truck crashes down to several variables:
- The truck crossed out of its travel lane.
- The driver lost control of the truck.
- The truck collided with the rear end of the vehicle in front of it in the travel lane.
These were just fleeting moments in time that were caused by various factors, including driver fatigue, prescription or over-the-counter drug use, distracted driving, speeding, mechanical failure, and unfamiliarity with the roadway.
If you have been involved in an accident with a large truck in the Greater Los Angeles area, you need an attorney to safeguard your interests and to help you gain compensation for your suffering. By retaining legal representation, you can focus on your recovery and rest assured that your legal rights are being protected. Call us today to schedule a consultation.
