Truck Accident Attorneys Serving Orange County and Beyond

Every driver has a responsibility to other drivers to exercise appropriate care on the road. Truck drivers have an even greater responsibility to other drivers. There is really no such thing as a "minor" truck accident. When commercial trucks collide with other vehicles, the driver and passengers in the other vehicle are almost certainly going to suffer severe injuries. If you or someone you love has been injured due to a truck driver's negligence, it is critical that you hire a lawyer who is able to present a strong case on your behalf.

We are the law firm of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Based in Santa Monica, our truck accident lawyers represent clients throughout Orange County and Southern California.

Driver Fatigue Is an All-Too-Common Cause of Accidents

Truck drivers are required to follow a number of regulations that dictate how many hours they can be on the road and when they must pull over and rest. Unfortunately, truck drivers are under considerable pressure to deliver their loads in a timely fashion. In an attempt to meet these deadlines, drivers may be on the road when they should be sleeping. Drivers may take stimulants in an attempt to stay awake. As you may imagine, driver fatigue is a common cause of truck accidents.

Truck drivers are also supposed to make a record of the hours that spend on the road. In an attempt to evade the law, some drivers may falsify their records. We have seen cases where drivers maintained one set of records for their employer that reflects their real hours worked, and another, fabricated set of records for the government and law enforcement. Our lawyers and investigators will sift through the evidence to find out exactly how your accident happened.

Once we have this evidence in hand, we will work diligently in seeking to recover all of your damages for your lost income, medical expenses and other appropriate damages. Our law firm has a strong track record in a broad range of injury claims, and knows how to take on trucking companies.

Call 866-576-1200 or contact us online to get in touch with a member of our team.