California Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys
Commercial tractor trailer accidents can be caused by numerous parties (individual and companies). In some instances, the owner of the trailer is the same as the owner of the truck. This is not always true. The owner of the truck trailer may be a separate company from the driver or owner of the tractor. It is important to know the distinction, because in some cases, the fault may lie with the truck trailer’s owner. As with big rig truck owners, there are rules and regulations governing the tractor trailer’s safety requirements, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In addition, for truck trailer’s, the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, requires an underride bar of specific height and width. Unfortunately, often times many truck trailers are missing some of this equipment, or have sub-standard equipment. If you, or someone you love, has been seriously injured or fatally injured in a truck accident because of missing or faulty equipment on truck’s trailer, then contact us, experienced California tractor trailer accident attorneys, for a free consultation.
Semi-Tractor Trailer Owner Liability Lawyers
We cannot stress the importance of understanding trucking laws, rules, and regulations, as well as all the potential parties involved in a trucking accident. Each year, approximately 600 truck drivers and 5000 individuals die in trucking accidents. Not understanding the laws, rules, regulations, and proper parties could severely hamper your case, and perhaps even cost you your chance of recovery. We know how to ask the proper questions, conduct the proper discovery and investigation, and properly try your lawsuit, if needed. We have lawyers like Christopher Dolan, who has been nominated multiple times as San Francisco Trial Lawyer of the Year, as well as named one of California’s Super Lawyers. Contact us today, and speak to Mr. Dolan, or one of other qualified trucking accident attorneys. The consultation is free.
A Premier California Truck Accident Law Firm
The Dolan Law Firm
1438 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-636-8160
Toll Free: 888.452.4752
Fax: 415.421.2830