Ingleside Truck Accident Lawyer
Ingleside Truck Accidents
The U.S. trucking industry is a business that generates billions of dollars in revenue every year. There are many trucking companies who, in the name of profit, skimp on truck maintenance and safety equipment, and truck driver training and management. Thousands of commercial trucks are involved in collisions with cars, SUVs, light trucks, bicyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and buses every year in the U.S., with the majority of accidents related to some form of trucking company negligence.
In commercial truck accidents that have resulted in injury or death, the victim or victims’ family may take legal action against the trucking company, truck driver or loading company responsible for the accident. It is recommended victims or surviving family members contact an Ingleside truck accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger for legal counsel. Large trucking companies will be ready to protect their assets and minimize their payout. Our San Francisco truck accident lawyers will aggressively fight to protect your rights, including the right to maximum compensation. Compensation may include money for medical costs, lost wages due to the inability to work, mental anguish and physical pain.
Truck Driver Fatigue
Despite revised Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations regarding hours of service (HOS), sleep deprived truck drivers are a big concern within the trucking industry and continue to be a major factor in truck accidents across the nation. A sleep deprived truck driver may find it difficult to perform the duties related to the operation of a commercial truck. The National Transportation Safety Board attributes at least 20 percent of truck accidents to driver fatigue. The FMCSA limits truck drivers’ hours of service according to the type of commercial driving. For example, an interstate truck driver is allowed to drive a maximum of 11 hours after taking at least 10 consecutive hours off. Unfortunately, FMCSA regulations do not stop truck drivers from driving beyond HOS. A number of truck drivers are paid by miles logged and not by hours worked, motivating many of them to "push through". Truck drivers may ignore HOS to avoid traffic, get home early or to make up time lost in bad weather or traffic. Regardless of the motivating factor, a truck driver who violates federal regulations may be held accountable if he or she is directly the cause of a truck accident.
Types of Commercial Trucks
Types of commercial trucks on Ingleside roads and highways include:
- Tractor-trailer truck - a commercial truck consisting of a towing cab and trailer (also called a semi, big rig or 18-wheeler)
- 18-Wheeler - a tractor-trailer or semi truck that has 18 wheels
- Flatbed truck - a commercial truck with no sides or roofs to allow for easy loading
- Panel truck - a windowless van built on a truck chassis typically used in the delivery of flowers, laundry and baked goods
- Dump truck - a truck with an open-box bed used in construction to transport gravel, sand or dirt
- Tanker truck - a truck fixed with a tank to carry liquefied loads
- Garbage truck - a truck designed specifically for the collection and transportation of waste.
Serious Injuries. Serious Results.
If you have suffered a brain injury, head injury, spinal cord injury, burn injury or other serious injury in a commercial truck accident in San Francisco or anywhere in California, call Estey Bomberger at (415) 877-1334 for a free consultation with one of our Ingleside traffic accident attorneys. Our law firm has expertise in handling serious personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our successful results in complex cases have enabled our clients to move forward without the worry of financial stresses.