Common Causes of Truck Accidents in California
If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident, the fallout can be immense. Serious injuries and even death are common in accidents involving big rigs. Hiring a seasoned Sacramento truck accident attorney is essential to getting the compensation you need.
We conduct detailed investigations into how and why truck crashes happen. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Excessive speed or reckless driving
- Negligent hiring practices
- Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks
- Defective or poorly maintained truck equipment
- Lack of familiarity with the area and roads
- Failure to check blind spots before turning or changing lanes
- Forgetting safety measures such as signaling
- Distracted driving, such as looking at road workers or an accident
- Inability to avoid a collision in time
- Poor weather conditions
- Improperly maintained roads
Compensation For Your Injuries Is The Least You Deserve
Truck accidents happen for countless reasons. When you’ve been hurt, none of those reasons matter to you. The things that matter most at this difficult time are the extent of your injuries and your ability to recover physically, emotionally and financially. Leave the financial part to us. At Rosenthal & Kreeger LLP, we figure out the reasons and get you the financial recovery you need.
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When you need a Sacramento truck accident attorney, learn your legal options during a free consultation with an attorney at Rosenthal & Kreeger LLP. Call (916) 774-7200 or visit our contact page.