Wrongful Death Claims Against Trucking Companies

Wrongful Death Claims Against Trucking Companies

Wrongful death
California has the second-most reported fatal truck crashes of any state, second only to Texas. If you lost a close family member due to an accident involving a truck driver, you may have a claim for wrongful death against the driver and the company that employed them.  Truck driving accidents are serious and can often lead to serious injury or death to those involved. When someone dies in a trucking accident, the law allows close family members to bring a wrongful death suit on their behalf. This wrongful death suit will, if successful, entitle the loved ones to compensation for the loss of the person’s life measured over a variety of ways.  Compensation can include pain and suffering, lost income, and other losses associated with the lost life and its…
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More Online Shopping Means More Truck Accidents

More Online Shopping Means More Truck Accidents

Truck Accident
Between our busy lives and the changes we experienced during the pandemic, it has become convenient to buy over half our goods online, reducing human traffic in retail stores and shopping malls. However, this convenience also opens a door for increased trucks on the road because online retailers need trucks to deliver orders. More commercial trucks driving across the country mean an increase in trucking accidents and resulting injuries. Anyone who sustained injuries in a truck crash should learn how a Beverly Hills truck accident lawyer can help you protect your rights. Increased Delivery Trucks Means More Potential Accidents COVID-19 forced millions of Americans to avoid crowded supermarkets and shopping malls. The virus greatly accelerated online transactions to unprecedented proportions. For instance, the overall online spending in May 2020 hit…
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Truck Drivers Often Drive Too Fast in the Rain

Truck Drivers Often Drive Too Fast in the Rain

Truck Accident
Often, water mixes with oil on the road when it starts raining, making it slippery and dangerous for driving. This is also only one of the many ways in which rainy conditions can make driving risky for truckers. For instance, it impairs safe driving by minimizing a driver’s visibility, reducing traction, and reducing a driver’s ability to stop. There are many dangers of truck drivers speeding in the rain, and a Beverly Hills truck accident attorney can help protect your rights if you sustain injuries for this reason. Dangers of Speeding in the Rain Some of the primary risks of trucks speeding in the rain include: Reduced Traction - Rain makes even the most stable road conditions slippery. Thus, driving too fast in these conditions means a driver might lose…
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