If you need legal representation of a Los Angeles truck accident attorney call Mansell and Mansell today. Our attorneys have 40 year of experience in representing truck accident victims who have been injured in result of someone else's carelessness. We have recovered millions of dollars for our past clients and we can help you receive the compensation you very well deserve. We understand that things can get extremely overwhelming after experiencing a truck accident that is why we are here to assist you with everything you may need. Call us today, for your free consultation. You can schedule to meet with our truck accident attorneys or you can request for them to visit you wherever it may be most convenient. Find out what we can do for you.

Truck Accident Statistics
Los Angeles is known to have restrict laws that truck driver must obey, such as slower speed for truck and commercial vehicles. Large trucks like tractor-trailers, and some cargo vans that weight approx 10, 000 pounds are the source to numerous truck accidents that happen on our highways.
In 2003 alone, over 450,000 large trucks were involved in crashes. Truck driver tiredness is a huge reason to many truck accidents on the road. Other causes of truck accidents consist of poor driving conditions, and braking problems. Additionally, in a recent survey it was reported that about 20% of truck drivers confessed of falling asleep behind the wheel at least once.

Crash statistics shows that about 5,000 people died in truck accidents in the year 2004. Out of those 5,000 deaths, 15% were truckers, 72% were automobile occupants, and 13% were motorcyclist, bicyclist, and pedestrians. Statistics also shows that approx 20% of truck accidents result in driver's carelessness, such as:

• DUI
• DWI
• Driver Fatigue
• Truck Overturns
• Backing
• Vehicle Collisions
• Loads That Shift Weight
• Semi trucks jackknife in traffic

Note: At least a third of all injured victims due to truck crashes will undergo life threatening injuries or even face death. So, if you or a family member has been injured in result of someone else's negligence behind the wheel, contact us today. Our professional truck accident attorneys can assist you in recovering the maximum compensation for your pain and suffering.

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