El Centro Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer

In El Centro, there are many freight and distribution trucks that transport most of California’s food supplies.

As personal injury attorneys, the Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys has gathered data regarding the common causes of truck collisions:

• Driver Fatigue: Truck drivers are more likely to crash while on the road if they have driven more than 6 hours without taking a break/rest stop. While this practice goes against federal laws, truck drivers may push their limits to meet deadlines and work over their hours of service.
• Driver Error: Training for truck drivers is not regulated the way it should be, and there is no guarantee the person behind the wheel of a big rig is adequately prepared to handle the challenges that come up when driving a tractor-trailer. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA identified some truck driving errors often involved in semi-truck accidents, which are:
  • Running out of the travel lane into another lane or off the road.
  • Vehicle loss of control.
  • Rear-ending another vehicle in the truck’s lane.
• Weather and Road Conditions: Wet roads, poor visibility, narrow roadways, and pavement requiring maintenance can all contribute to accidents, as large trucks require more time and skill to maneuver safely through traffic.
• Texting or Distracted Driving: Other motorists may not pay appropriate attention to the roads, instead focusing on smartphone devices or anything other than what’s in front of their vehicle. Traffic accidents involving semi-trucks tend to cause pileups with other cars.
• Commercial Vehicle Negligence: Large trucks may not have proper upkeep and maintenance if companies try to cut corners. The necessary inspections may not be done regularly, leaving a hazardous vehicle on the road.

Our El Centro personal injury lawyers can help you if you have been injured in an accident due to a semi-truck or another motor vehicle causing the accident, or if you are the truck driver and need representation.

Passenger car drivers must remember that trucks require more time and room to react to situations that arise in traffic in order to avoid a vehicle accident.

Due to the sheer size of the truck, any slight bump can cause severe damage to both your vehicle and serious bodily injuries.

The law firm of Chris Movafagh at Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys will investigate your traffic accident involving a semi-truck and examine factors such as speed limits, deadlines for cargo delivery, maintenance schedules, driver experience, fatigue, and possible errors when evaluating and litigating your personal injury claim again insurance adjusters.

As your legal representation, we can guarantee our dedication to your case as if it was our family member involved in the accident. Call us today at (858) 762-9811 to schedule your free consultation.