Northridge Truck Accident Attorneys

Trucks are capable of creating accidents that are of a much larger scale than typical passenger cars can create. Trucks are more susceptible to turnover, have difficulty making sharp turns, and have large blind spots that can hide unsuspecting motorists from a truck driver's view. Trucks need more time and space to come to a complete stop, have to take into account the length of their tractor trailers when changing lanes, and are incapable of being maneuvered as easily and efficiently as smaller passenger cars can be.

Trucks are often driven for long periods of time without proper inspection of all parts taking place to ensure the safety of all others on the road. Because truck drivers are so anxious to deliver their cargo on time, they can often fail to report faulty equipment, such as worn trailer hitches or inoperable brake lights or side reflectors. Truck drivers may also choose to drive longer uninterrupted shifts than they are supposed to, potentially allowing fatigue and sleep deprivation to hinder their ability to safely drive their trucks. Sometimes, to curb their fatigue, truck drivers turn to medications to keep them awake and alert, not realizing that these substances can actually be more of an inhibitor than an aid.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that large trucks were involved in 8.5% of fatal accidents in 2006. Many Northridge tractor-trailer crashes could have very easily been prevented had all necessary precautions been taken into account. Truck drivers must be very diligent when driving amongst smaller vehicles. If truck drivers are impatient, under the influence of a stimulant, or inattentive to other motorists, possibly because they are unnecessarily communicating with other truck drivers via radio or cell phone, then their actions should be deemed negligent and compensatory damages should be awarded to the victims of accidents that they have caused.

At The Mandell Law Firm, our skilled Northridge truck accident attorneys are well-versed in traffic law, and are prepared to examine every detail of your case to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve under the law. Please call us today for a free consultation, and we will handle your case with the utmost degree of efficiency and care.