Orange County Trucking Accident Lawyer

The Danger of Truck Accidents in Orange County, California

Any typical passenger vehicle - whether a car, light truck, or SUV - may sustain extensive damage in the event of a collision with a large truck. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) classifies a large truck as a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, and California trucking regulations allow a truck of this kind to weigh up to 80,000 pounds or possibly more with a special permit. Considering the sheer size and weight of a large truck, as well as the possibility that the cargo itself is dangerous or toxic, it is easy to see how an Orange County trucking accident may cause serious or fatal injury to any party involved.

Pacific Attorney Group represents trucking accident victims throughout Orange County. If you would like a complimentary consultation to discuss your claim or lawsuit, do not wait to call a personal injury lawyer at our offices at 800-670-8142. We take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will take the time to fully address your concerns and needs.

Truck Accidents - Who Will Be Injured?

The person most likely to be injured in a truck accident will be the occupant of the other vehicle involved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has as a mission to: "save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes." The National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) provides traffic-related statistics to the NHTSA. According to 2008 trucking accident statistics, a total of 3,799 people lost their lives in multi-vehicle truck accidents throughout the U.S. Of these, 247 were drivers of the trucks, accounting for only 6.5% of truck accident fatalities. The majority of fatalities in truck accidents were occupants of the other vehicles (3,139) and non-occupants such as pedestrians or bicyclists (413).

For competent, personalized legal help after your Orange County truck accident, contact an attorney at our offices today.