Truck Accidents

Of all motor vehicle accidents, perhaps none are as frightening and catastrophic as truck accidents.  When other types of vehicles are involved in a collision with a truck, the truck will pose a great risk of injury to other motor vehicle drivers and passengers.  This is because trucks are massive in length, height and weight.  Many commercial trucks can weigh thousands of pounds, which means that these types trucks can easily wreak havoc on vehicles that are smaller. 

Often times, truck accidents are avoidable.  However, when these accidents do occur, it is either because the truck driver or trucking company acted negligently, or because the operator of the other vehicle involved acted negligently while driving near the truck.  Despite the cause, the end result is usually horrible, as most truck accidents lead to painful injuries and even death.

Truck Accident Causes

There are numerous different causes of trucking accidents.  The most common causes of truck accidents resulting from truck driver/truck company negligence include:  lack of training, driving for long periods of time, speeding, overstocking trucks and failing to adhere to trucking regulations.  Common causes of truck accidents resulting from the negligence of other motor vehicle operators include:  driving too close to trucks, making sharp turns in front of trucks without sufficient warning, driving between two large trucks, speeding, improper merging and driving in areas where truck drivers have little visibility.

After people have been involved in truck accidents, regardless if they are truck drivers or operators of smaller vehicles, they should meet with a qualified personal injury lawyer that specifically handles trucking accident cases, like the lawyers at Cohn & Swartzon.

Orange County Truck Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured during a truck accident, it is always to your advantage to review your rights and legal options with a qualified personal injury attorney.  Contact Cohn & Swartzon today to schedule your first auto accident consultation!