18 Wheeler Accident Attorney in Fresno

In comparison with average passenger vehicles, 18 wheeler trucks are quite large, and can easily weigh more than twenty times what a passenger vehicle weighs.  This large size makes them more difficult to maneuver and more difficult to stop, and therefore makes them that much more dangerous in the event of a crash. 

When you or a loved one is injured in an 18 wheeler accident in Fresno, you can sustain serious injuries that affect your health, livelihood, and mobility for the rest of your life.  These injuries can include severe burns, broken bone fractures and displacement, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.  Such devastating injuries often require years of expensive medical treatment and can leave you with permanent damage and disability.

Causes of 18 wheeler accidents

A variety of causes can lead to Fresno 18 wheeler trucking accidents.  Common factors include the following:

  • Driver fatigue or exhaustion
  • Failure of defective or inadequately maintained parts
  • Inadequately trained, inexperienced, or improperly licensed driver
  • Reckless driving or speeding
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Oversized, overloaded, or poorly loaded truck

Rodney C. Haron is an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney in Fresno.  He will fully investigate your Fresno 18 wheeler accident to identify all possible sources of compensation for your injuries.  He works with highly trained accident investigators and forensic experts in determining the cause of your accident and making sure you receive the justice you deserve.

Fresno 18 wheeler accidents and the law

Here in Fresno, 18 wheeler accidents fall under both federal and state laws that cover many aspects of the commercial transportation industry, including:

  • Drug and alcohol testing for drivers
  • Weight distribution and axel distance requirements
  • Maintenance of driver logbooks
  • Inspections
  • Maintenance of the truck
  • Transportation of hazardous material
  • Requirements for obtaining different classes of commercial driver licenses

Because of the complexity of the law, many parties may be held responsible if you suffer injuries in an 18 wheeler accident.  Rodney C. Haron, an 18 wheeler accident lawyer in Fresno, understands the complexities of Fresno trucking accident lawsuits and will work hard to ensure that all responsible parties are held liable in helping you obtain just compensation for your trucking accident injury.

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If you or someone you love is injured in an 18 wheeler accident in Fresno, contact the offices of Rodney C. Haron to schedule a free consultation with an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney.

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