Choose the experienced truck accident lawyers at Mansell and Mansell APC to help you collect the maximum compensation you are owed for your truck-related accident.

Even in our 21st-century world, the basis of commerce in the United States is still our trucking industry. While getting things from here to there is now largely automated, incorporating modern technology with methods of transportation by sea, rail, and air, the reality remains that trucks are still responsible for the majority of movement of goods from place to place, all throughout the country. From large-scale corporate shipping to the widespread use of global delivery services for small personal shipments, trucks are on the roadways 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

An accident with a truck is therefore unfortunately not an uncommon event. But the injuries that may result can prove devastating and even fatal. Passengers in a smaller vehicle are vulnerable to harm resulting from impact with a larger vehicle as well as the added force involved with heavy loads traveling at high rates of speed.

Why Work With An Attorney to File Your Truck Accident Claim?

Many people wonder why they should work with a truck accident attorney to file their claim. The logistics of pursuing a claim against a negligent truck driver can be challenging. There may be multiple layers of insurance to wade through when filing a truck accident claim. Additionally, the role of the opposing insurance company will be to issue the least amount possible, even in cases of serious injury or wrongful death. To secure maximum compensation in a reasonable time frame, it is often necessary to have the added strength of an aggressive legal advocate.

This is where it helps to have a legal team that understands how to navigate the red tape on behalf of its clients. Mansell and Mansell APC leverages over 60 years of combined litigation experience to the benefit of truck accident victims. In fact, the firm has successfully secured tens of millions of dollars for our clients; see our results here.

Award-winning Los Angeles truck accident attorney Robert Mansell can secure top compensation for your truck injury claim.

Truck Accident Statistics

Each year, hundreds of thousands of large trucks are involved in automobile crashes. Crash statistics show that about 5,000 people died in truck accidents in the year 2004 alone. Out of those 5,000 deaths, 85 percent were passengers in other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Many of these truck accidents are a direct result of the truck driver's carelessness. Examples of such truck driver negligence include driving under the influence (DUI); failure to obey posted laws and regulations; driver fatigue; negligent backing up; improperly secured loads that shift weight; improperly maintained truck equipment.

Truck driver tiredness and fatigue is an ongoing cause of many truck accidents on the road. Because truck drivers are paid to bring loads in on time, often driving in the middle of the night, many drive while severely sleep deprived. Habitual driver fatigue and knowingly driving with limited sleep can amount to negligence.

Failure to maintain the truck brakes and other systems can also lead to a catastrophic accident. Failure to properly secure the load can result in debris falling from the truck or the truck tipping over because the weight of the load suddenly shifts. Poor road conditions can also contribute to truck accidents.

Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyers

A large number of those injured in a truck crash will face life-threatening injuries or death. In order to secure the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries and damages, it is critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

For those in and around Greater Los Angeles, it is advisable to consult with an attorney who has specific knowledge of the local transit laws and regulations governing truck drivers that operate on Southern California roads. Los Angeles truck accident attorney Robert Mansell has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his injured clients (see results here). Over 25 years of aggressive courtroom advocacy and practical industry know-how combine to make a formidable ally for injured clients.

Call (323)800-0000 to schedule an appointment to speak with Robert Mansell about your truck accident case. The initial consultation is completely free, and should you work with our firm, you will pay no costs or fees until we recover on your behalf. Contact us any time through our secure online form or call (323)800-0000 right away.

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