Commercial Driver Accidents

San Diego Commercial Truck Driver Injury Accidents

Truck and commercial vehicle drivers face the same risks on the road as any other motorist, and the sheer volume of miles they log necessarily increases their exposure to the risk of an accident. Inadequate training, fatigue, and defective or poorly maintained equipment can further compound the occupational hazards of the professional driver. If you or someone in your family suffered a serious or fatal accident while operating a commercial vehicle of any kind, contact an attorney at The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego. We help truck drivers, delivery drivers, and bus drivers who have been injured by the negligence of another.

The most serious commercial truck driver accidents occur in collisions between two or more semi tractor trailer combinations. Though relatively rare, accidents between big rigs of up to 80 tons do occur and are usually fatal. They can also result from a combination of factors, including speeding or inattentive driving, defects in the design of either or both vehicles, improper loading and resulting weight shifts, or even dangerous highway conditions in a poorly marked construction zone.

Our 20 years of experience with the investigation and proof of complex claims allows us to develop and present your case in clear and persuasive terms. Our ability to integrate the testimony of forensic experts from many disciplines relating to highway safety and motor vehicle design can represent an important advantage in presenting a theory of causation that can hold up against a vigorous defense.

We also work effectively with experts to prove your damages claim. In traumatic brain injury or burn cases, the defendant will often challenge the extent of the victim's injuries or underestimate the time and intensity of care necessary to achieve the maximum physical recovery possible. Our ability to document every component of your loss with solid evidence from a physician, rehabilitation specialist, or life care planning expert can make the decisive difference in settlement negotiations or at trial.

Whether your accident occurred while driving an 18-wheeler or while delivering pizzas, we know how to analyze and develop your case for recovery of the greatest financial compensation available under the law and facts. For dependable advice and outstanding client service in any commercial truck driver accident case, contact a Southern California personal injury lawyer at The McClellan Law Firm.