Truck Accident

 

Leaders in Truck Accident Litigation

Year after year, California ranks high on the list of states with the most large truck accidents. Truck accidents differ from car accidents in many ways and often involve much more serious injuries than car accidents. At Estey & Bomberger, we understand the complex nature of these types of cases from more than 70 years of combined experience representing victims injured in truck accidents. Founding partner Stephen Estey is also a member of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, the largest plaintiff trial lawyers association in America focusing on interstate trucking litigation.

To build up your case, our attorneys will work with top expert witnesses – including some of the most experienced traffic accident reconstruction experts, biomechanical engineers, trucking training and safety experts and road design experts in the United States. We consult with experts on all aspects of a truck crash, including driver abilities and skills, record log books, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, maintenance requirements and proper loading and unloading practices. Using the best available resources, we help our clients recover
the maximum compensation available under the law.

Truck Accident Video Frequently Asked Questions

Causes of Truck Accidents

The truck accident injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger have handled truck accidents involving the following situations:

  • Truck driver fatigue
  • Improper cargo loading
  • Poor vehicle maintenance
  • Truck driver use of drugs or alcohol (DUI truck accidents)
  • Brake malfunctioning or brake failure
  • Truck jackknifing
  • Defective highway design
  • Poorly maintained streets
  • Overloaded trucks
  • Debris falling from vehicles
  • Unsafe passing
  • Bad weather conditions.

Truck Accident Laws

At Estey & Bomberger, we have a thorough understanding of commercial vehicle regulations both on a federal and state level. Truck drivers and their employers are held to high standards regarding equipment and allowed driving hours by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (a division of the United States Department of Transportation) and the California Department of Transportation. Truck drivers in the United States must have a Class A commercial driver’s license if they are operating a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds. To obtain a commercial driver’s license, truck drivers must be finger printed, drug tested, able to speak English and read road signs, and demonstrate that they are capable of safely driving a large commercial vehicle. As part of building up your case, we will determine if the driver and trucking company are in compliance with all federal and state regulations.