San Jose Truck Accident Lawyer
Accidents Caused by Negligent Truck Drivers
Driver negligence is often the largest contributor to truck accidents that occur in San Jose. Negligence is the failure of someone to exert reasonable, responsible care. When it comes to accidents involving semi-trucks, big rigs, 18 wheelers or other large trucks, it is the care that a truck driver must take to ensure the safety of the drivers and pedestrians they come across while operating the truck. This requirement to exert reasonable care is called a “duty of care”. When a trucker doesn't show reasonable care, then they are considered negligent. Various acts and even failing to act are considered negligent. Some examples include:
- A speeding truck driver
- Truck operator making unsafe lane changes
- A truck driver who runs through a stop sign
- A driver operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Truck driver who fails to yield the right of way
Aside from acting in a negligent manner, there are many other reasons why trucks and truck drivers can cause a serious accident inivolving another standard size vehicle. These include additional (and larger) blind spots, trucks that have not had proper maintenance and inspections, bobtailing, working long hours and tight delivery deadlines.
The fact that trucks are so much larger than standard size cars and trucks account for the serious injuries and damage that can occur in an accident. On average, a truck weighs anywhere from 16,000 - 80,000 pounds. Compare this to a regular automobile which weighs in between 2,000 - 5,000 pounds and it explains why the car usually bears the brunt of the damage and it's occupants are the ones that suffer serious injuries.
Get Help from a Truck Accident Lawyer in San Jose
Victims of truck accidents are often left with serious physical and emotional damage after an accident. Truck accidents also cause many deaths when an accident occurs. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a truck accident in the San Jose area, contact an experienced truck accident lawyer in our office today. Alexander Law Group has extensive experience handling truck accident cases in San Jose and all over Northern California. Our firm has helped clients recover millions of dollars in damages for the pain and suffering they have incurred as a result of their truck accidents.
Our goal with each and every case we handle is to maximize the recovery amount for our clients so they are fairly compensated for their pain and suffering. We realize that dealing with and recovering from a serious injury or especially losing a loved one can be extremely difficult and no dollar amount can truly make up for something like that but it can certainly help to make sure you have a better life after the accident.
Our experience handling truck accident cases should give you the confidence that we are the San Jose & San Francisco truck accident lawyers to contact. You can contact us at 888.777.1776 . Alternatively, you can reach us by e-mail and we will get back to you promptly.
When our firm accepts cases, we operate on a contingent fee basis. Simply stated, if we don’t win your case, you don’t pay anything.
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