Deadly Truck Accidents on the Rise

San Diego truck accident attorney Steven Elia can advise you of your claim and work to ensure that you receive well-deserved compensation for your losses.

San Diego attorney Steven Elia has been closely monitoring a recent report from the NHTSA revealing an alarming increase in fatal truck accidents.

The agency disclosed a 3.7 percent rise in deadly collisions involving large trucks nationwide in 2012. This marks the third consecutive year of such an increase in fatalities stemming from truck accidents.

Truck-involved accidents present a heightened level of danger. The impact of a truck colliding with a smaller vehicle can lead to catastrophic consequences, including death or permanent injuries, as well as severe property damage. Officials emphasize that truck accidents are more likely than car-on-car collisions to result in at least one fatality.

In many cases, negligence either on the part of the truck driver or the trucking company is the root cause of these accidents. Speeding, improper loading, inadequate maintenance, substance abuse, and distracted driving, particularly texting, are common factors contributing to truck accidents.

Your Legal Rights Following a Truck Accident If you’ve lost a loved one in one of the recent truck accidents in San Diego or its environs and suspect negligence played a role, you have legal avenues to pursue compensation for your losses. California law grants spouses, children, domestic partners, and others affected by the victim’s death the right to seek damages by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

While the negligent party might face criminal charges related to the accident, a wrongful death lawsuit operates independently of the criminal proceedings. It’s a civil action aimed at securing compensation for the losses incurred.

Seeking Help and Pursuing Compensation Steven Elia is available to advise you on your legal options and work toward securing the compensation you deserve for your losses.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Steven Elia

Founder at Elia Law Firm in San Diego

Mr. Elia has extensive litigation experience having appeared at more than 1,000 civil hearings including jury and bench trials, over 500 depositions, and hundreds of mediations. Some of his cases have made national headlines. He specializes in personal injury, business law and civil litigation in and around San Diego.

Latest posts by Steven Elia (see all)

• Who Is at Fault in a Motorcycle Lane Splitting Accident in California? - August 26, 2024
• Are Dogs Attacking Without Warning or Are We Misinterpreting Key Signals? - March 4, 2024
• Can You Sue If No One Witnessed Your Slip and Fall Injury? - February 10, 2024