Long Beach Truck Accident Lawyer

Commercial trucks are an important part of the economy in Long Beach, and throughout the state. These large vehicles are filled with the products consumers use every day, and we rely on them. Unfortunately, these massive trucks also pose significant risk to other motorists on the roads. Transport trailers are extremely heavy, and they take a great deal of time to slow down and come to a full stop. Truckers are responsible for knowing this, and for driving in a manner that keeps everyone else on the roads safe. This does not always happen. If you or someone you love has been hurt in this type of accident, you can file a claim to recover the damages you sustained. Going up against the trucking company, their insurance companies, and their team of lawyers is not easy. Our Long Beach truck accident lawyer can help you recover the full settlement you deserve.

To claim compensation for your losses after a truck accident, you must determine which party was liable for it. That means you must determine the negligent act that caused your crash. When two small passenger vehicles are involved in a crash, liability usually rests with one of the drivers involved. This is not always the case when a commercial truck is involved in a crash. The liable parties in any given truck accident case may include:

• The trucking company: Trucking companies are required to properly hire and train their drivers, and to ensure their drivers have a certain amount of experience before driving on their own. When a trucking company fails to meet this duty, they can be held liable for a crash.
• Third parties: Third parties that may be found liable for a truck accident include the inspection companies, maintenance companies, and loading companies, to name just a few. All of these third party companies have a responsibility to perform their job to a certain standard and when they do not, they can be liable for paying damages.
• Other drivers: It is not always easy to determine when another driver is at fault for a truck accident, particularly if they were not involved. A truck accident lawyer in Long Beach will conduct an investigation to identify all liable parties.

One reason it is so important to work with a Long Beach truck accident attorney is because they will conduct an investigation and collect evidence that is important to your case. The main forms of evidence used in truck accident cases include:

• Logbooks
• Site inspection records
• Employment records
• Cell phone records
• Blackbox data and GPS
• Maintenance records
• Medical records

If you or someone you love has been hurt by a commercial vehicle, our truck accident attorneys in Long Beach at Brod Law Firm can help you claim the full amount of compensation you deserve. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or fill out our online form to schedule a free case review and to learn more about how we can help.