Los Angeles drivers are no strangers to sharing the road with construction trucks. Most people never give a second thought to a dump truck or cement mixer headed to a job, and most people will never be victims of a construction truck accident.
But for those unfortunate few who do become victims, life changes in an instant. Permanent injury, disability, and death can all be devastating results when a construction truck collides with another vehicle or a pedestrian.
If you have suffered a Los Angeles construction truck accident, Premier Truck Accident Lawyers is ready to take action and help you recover damages you are entitled to. With millions of dollars recovered for California victims, PTAL has the skills and experience necessary to fight for the payment you deserve. Get started with a free case evaluation by calling 866-999-9085 or filling out our online form.
Any type of construction truck or machinery has the potential to be involved in an accident, but these are some common culprits:
Construction truck accidents can cause ⸺ and have caused ⸺ injuries that range from bruises and scrapes to dismemberment and death. Because construction trucks are bigger and heavier than most other vehicles on the road, the risk of serious or fatal injury is multiplied.
PTAL’s Los Angeles construction truck lawyers have experience handling cases involving head and brain injury, neck and back injury, amputation, burns, and other life-altering injuries. The victims we serve have often incurred significant medical bills or become permanently disabled and unable to work. We can help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages or earning potential, and pain and suffering.
Determining the cause of an accident helps to answer the question, “Who is at fault?”
One leading cause of construction truck accidents is blind spots. Like semi-trucks, construction trucks typically have blind spots on all four sides. Blind spots can be dangerous at high speeds, like when a truck changes lanes on an expressway and collides with a neighboring car. They can also be dangerous at slow speeds – back-over accidents occur when a driver backs over a construction worker or pedestrian they could not see behind their truck.
In addition to blind spots, there are seemingly countless other causes of construction truck accidents. Most fall into one of three categories:
Following your construction truck accident, documentation is extremely important. You’ll want to collect photos, notes and police reports from the accident. You should also compile medical records, related bills, and identification and insurance information for all involved. All of this information will help your attorney decide how to best approach your case.
It is also important that you do not communicate with the opposing parties or their insurance company, even if they offer you a quick settlement. Insurance companies will try their best to lowball you, and waiting until you have a lawyer by your side puts you in a much better position to negotiate.
If you or a family member was injured or killed in a Los Angeles construction truck accident, you may be eligible for compensation for personal injury or wrongful death. Hiring a qualified, experienced attorney is key to receiving the maximum compensation. Premier Truck Accident Lawyers offers more than 52 years of combined experience and has secured millions of dollars in damages for California victims. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid until you do. Get started with a free case evaluation at 866-999-9085 or premiertruckaccidentlawyers.com/evaluation/.
Absolutely nothing! Work with a construction truck accident lawyer at PTAL and let us do the talking. If an insurance representative reaches out to you, do not offer them any additional information. Do not admit or imply fault, and do not share any information about costs or injuries incurred in the accident. Most importantly, do not entertain any settlements they may offer, and do not try to negotiate with them without the help of an experienced attorney.
California is an at-fault state, which means that one or more parties involved in an accident will be found at fault and can be held liable for the costs of injuries and damages. If you have been in a construction truck accident in California, one or more parties will be found fully or partially at fault. For example, both a construction truck driver and the company that owns the truck could be found partially at fault for the same accident. In most cases, as long as a construction truck driver, company, and/or manufacturer has been found at least partially at fault, you can sue them. The opposite of an at-fault state is a no-fault state, in which insured drivers are protected from being sued in many situations. This is not the case in California.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a construction truck accident, it’s important to act right away. Speak with the construction truck accident lawyers at PTAL today for your free case evaluation.
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