Commercial Truck Accident Attorneys

A commercial truck is any large vehicle that is used to transport goods for business purposes. The majority of large trucks that are on California roads are of the commercial variety, with Los Angeles playing host to a large proportion of them. Commercial trucks, especially those that are full of some sort of transported good, weigh a great deal more than any passenger car is capable of weighing. Consequently, when large commercial truck accidents occur, the destruction that they can cause is astronomical.

Though commercial truck drivers may obey the rules of the road, they don't always obey the rules of common sense. Commercial truck drivers, in attempts to deliver their cargo ahead of schedule, log a significant number of miles each day, often times more miles than they are legally allowed to drive. Rather than choose to rest in order to perform their driving at an optimum level, truck drivers often choose to continue their driving despite fatigue.

It is a proven fact that people perform at significantly decreased levels of productivity when they are sleep deprived. Truck drivers are no exception to this rule. Being at the helm of such large vehicles, truck drivers should allow themselves every opportunity imaginable to be alert and awake while driving their vehicles. Rather than do this the natural way, by sleeping, some truck drivers instead rely on stimulants to keep themselves alert. However, once these stimulants wear off, a truck driver's mental capacity greatly diminishes, and the risk of an accident occurring becomes more and more likely.

Commercial trucks transport a large number of goods over many miles. The wear and tear on trucks is greater on commercial trucks than it is on passenger cars, creating the need for incessant inspection of all working parts to ensure that the truck is safe to be on the road. Unfortunately, truckers and truck companies don't always make sure that their vehicles are performing at an optimum level. Negligence in this regard can lead to truck engine or brake failure, and can put motorists at grave risk of injury.

In Los Angeles especially, it is important to know that your rights as a motorist are protected by the law. A commercial truck accident lawyer at Ellis Law Corporation is well-versed in traffic law, and experienced in cases regarding commercial truck accidents. Our lawyers will hold all negligent parties responsible for their actions, and lack there of, and will get you the compensation you deserve to assist you with medical bills, therapy session fees, car repairs, emotional distress, and even lost and future wages. Call us today for a free consultation.

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