Commercial trucks are massive vehicles, often weighing 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Passenger vehicles generally weigh around 4500 pounds. The damage can be catastrophic when a big truck collides with a passenger car.
When not fatal, truck accidents often cause life-altering injuries. Many truck accident victims will require long-term medical care and assistance with daily needs. Family members often have to change their own lives, plans, and dreams to care for injury victims.
If you have been injured in a truck accident or lost a loved one, you need to recover every dollar you deserve to help put your life back together. You need the help of an experienced Fresno truck accident attorney.
The Fresno personal injury attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have protected California injury victims’ rights for over 50 years. We have a proven track record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients, and we want to do the same for you.
Complete the short form on our contact page or call us at (559) 545-0730 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get your life back on track.
Common Types of Fresno Truck Accidents
Like all auto accidents, truck accidents can have many causes. However, some types of accidents are much more common with large trucks. Some of the most common truck accidents include:
- Jackknifing. When a jackknife accident happens, the truck’s cab and trailer can form an acute angle and even collide, causing the driver to lose control and potentially resulting in crashes involving other vehicles.
- Rollovers. When commercial trucks are carrying heavy loads, the cargo may shift. The uneven distribution of the cargo can result in a rollover accident. Sharp turns, sudden braking, or other factors can also cause rollovers, leading to serious crashes with other vehicles.
- Underrides and Overrides. An underride accident occurs when a passenger vehicle gets trapped beneath a truck’s trailer or when a truck rides over a passenger vehicle. These accidents often result in fatalities.
- Lost Loads. If a truck’s cargo is not loaded correctly, it may detach from the trailer and spill onto the road. Fallen cargo can crush passenger vehicles or cause hazardous road conditions that result in crashes.
- Blind Spots. Large trucks have blind spots where the driver can not see an approaching passenger vehicle. Blind spots exist on both sides of the truck, several feet behind and directly in front. Unsafe lane changes happen when a commercial truck changes lanes when another vehicle is in the blind spot, causing a crash.
These are a few accident types that are more common in large trucks than passenger vehicles. However, truck accidents can be caused by many other factors.
Determining the cause and potentially liable parties requires thoroughly investigating the accident. That investigation is essential to recovering the most compensation for your damages.
Seek the advice and representation of an experienced Fresno truck accident attorney with a proven track record of winning big for their clients.
Contact a Fresno Truck Accident Attorney Today
If you have been injured in a truck accident or lost a loved one, we want to help. The personal injury attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers are experienced in investigating large truck accidents.
We know how to determine the cause of your accident and identify all possible responsible parties. If we represent you, we will build your strongest case and fight tirelessly to recover every dollar you deserve.
Call us at (559) 545-0730 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you take the next steps to get the justice and compensation you are entitled to.
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