Commercial Vehicles, Trucks and Semis Can Cause Serious Damage
If you consider that the average car weighs 4,000 pounds according to the EPA, and the maximum legal weight for an 18-wheeler is 80,000 pounds, it is no surprise accidents with a commercial truck can cause severe injuries to the driver and others in a passenger vehicle. Did you know commercial vehicles and their drivers are subject to special rules of the road governing the hours they can drive and the maintenance that must be performed on their truck or commercial van?
A thorough understanding of highway standards, driving rules and the regulations which apply to commercial vehicles and their drivers is a vital aspect of successful personal injury litigation for injuries suffered in a truck accident. As an attorney who focuses on personal injury litigation for the plaintiff, I understand the state and federal rules and regulations that govern trucks, truck drivers and their employers.
A Representative Case: $1,600,000 settlement for passenger who suffered serious injuries when the driver failed to negotiate a left hand curve and plunged over an embankment. Plaintiff argued the accident was caused the County's failure to remedy an optical illusion for nighttime drivers unfamiliar with the roadway.
Help for Those Injured on San Diego Highways
Experience can make a difference and integrity does make a difference. I offer my clients a proven success record handling a multitude of personal injury cases, coupled with resolute integrity and professional values. The types of cases for which I provide representation include:
- Delivery truck accidents such as Fed Ex, UPS, DHL and other delivery trucks
- Public transport vehicles such as metro buses, the San Diego trolley, taxi cabs and airport shuttles or other 18 passenger vans
- Accidents involving working trucks such as a city garbage truck, a Brinks security truck, a moving van or truck
- Big rig accidents involving 18 wheelers or semi-tractor trailers
SUVs, which people regularly use as passenger vehicles, are classified as a truck under most insurance policies. An SUV rollover accident is an all too common occurrence on our California highways, especially during rainy weather.
Richard Huver of The Huver Law Firm has been recognized by The Daily Transcript, San Diego Metro Magazine and Our City San Diego Magazine as one of the top attorneys in San Diego for personal injury.
Free Initial Consultation — Call 858-345-2450
I offer an initial consultation at no charge, and do not charge attorney fees unless compensation is recovered. If you have been involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer truck, van or SUV and are in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer, I urge you to contact me.
