Common Types of Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents can result in fatal or life-altering injuries.

If you have been injured in a California truck accident that was caused by another party, you may have the right to recover compensation for your damages. 

Big truck insurance companies work hard to shift blame to you and to deny or devalue your claim.

You need an experienced California truck accident attorney to protect your rights and help you secure maximum compensation.

The California truck accident lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers have the resources, experience, and skills to hold insurance companies and at-fault parties responsible for paying the full value of your claim.

Call 1-800-411-4LAW or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim. 

Why Clients Trust Jacoby & Meyers

• We have a proven record of helping clients recover maximum compensation.
• We have been protecting truck accident injury victims for over 50 years.
• Our attorneys genuinely care about you and helping you move forward after a truck accident.

Most Common Types of California Truck Accidents

There are many ways a commercial truck accident can happen. Some of the most common types of California truck accidents are:

• Jackknife accidents– A jackknife occurs when a commercial truck’s trailer swings around toward the truck cab, making the shape of a jackknife. This type of accident often occurs due to improper turns or braking.
• Underride accidents– Due to a commercial truck’s height, a passenger vehicle may slide under and become stuck beneath the side or rear of the truck in a crash. 
• Rollover accidents– When a commercial truck turns onto its side, the results can be catastrophic. Rollover accidents happen when a driver makes a sharp turn or turns at a higher speed than is safe. It can also happen when cargo is not properly loaded or secured. 
• Override accidents– Override accidents happen when a truck does not stop in time and rear-ends the vehicle in front, often resulting in the commercial truck running over the top of the passenger vehicle. It can happen due to driver distraction, tailgating, speeding, and brake malfunctions. 
• Wide turn accidents– Commercial truck drivers can find right-hand turns particularly challenging. This is because the truck needs more space to make a right-hand turn. Drivers may swing out to the left to provide more space when making a right-hand turn, which is hazardous for vehicles in neighboring lanes.
• Sideswipe accidents– Commercial trucks have large blind spots and may try to enter a lane already occupied by a passenger vehicle. Sideswipe accidents also occur when a truck has a blowout or the driver veers into other lanes. 
• T-Bone accidents– When a truck crashes into the side of another vehicle, it is referred to as a T-bone accident. The impact on the passenger vehicle is usually devastating, especially for the side that absorbs the impact first. 

How a California Truck Accident Attorney Can Help

An experienced California truck accident attorney can carefully investigate your accident to identify all possible causes and liable parties to help maximize the available sources of compensation for your damages.

They can take fast action to help preserve evidence before it can be lost or destroyed, and uncover vital evidence to build your case. 

Your attorney can help establish and accurately value your current and future damages so you know what a fair settlement offer would be.

They can work to negotiate a fair settlement as quickly as possible, and if a fair settlement is not possible, they can take your case to trial to help secure the compensation you are owed. 

Being represented by an experienced California truck accident lawyer greatly improves your chances of securing maximum compensation for your claim. 

Contact an Experienced California Truck Accident Lawyer Today

If you have been injured in a California truck accident caused by another party, our attorneys are here to help protect your rights.

We have helped secure numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients, and we are committed to helping you recover the compensation you deserve.

Call 1-800-411-4LAW or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.