18 Wheeler Trucks

The Law Offices of David D. Diamond

Trucks come in many varieties, but one of the most commonly used trucks are 18 wheelers.  18 wheeler trucks are commonly used to transport heavy loads of goods within states and state-to-state.  These trucks are often utilized by manufacturers and commercial trucking companies.

18 wheelers, as you may have guessed, have eighteen wheels and are enormous in length.  The average 18 wheeler is anywhere from 70 to 80 feet long and is just over 13 feet in height.  18 wheelers have 5 axles and can weigh up to 40 tons.  That means that this large vehicle can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds.  Due to the gigantic size and weight of 18 wheelers, it takes 40% longer for these trucks to reach a complete stop compared to other motor vehicles, such as cars, small trucks and SUVs.  Therefore, it is extremely important that truck drivers remain aware of what is before them on the road as they do not have the ability to make sudden stops and can cause major collisions.

18 Wheeler Accidents

When people have been involved in accidents with 18 wheeler trucks, they stand a great chance of incurring a life-threatening injury or being wrongfully killed.  Those who manage to survive the accident may be left with life-altering catastrophic injuries; which means that they will need ongoing medical treatment.  For this reason, many injury victims who have been involved in 18 wheeler accidents choose to take the law into their hands and seek justice by filing lawsuits against negligent truck drivers and trucking companies.  By filing and winning an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit, people may recover monetary damages for their injuries, medical expenses, lost income and property damage.  They may also receive compensation for their pain and suffering.

Santa Clarita Trucking Accident Attorneys

Our Santa Clarita trucking accident lawyers are fully prepared to negotiate with truck drivers, trucking companies and large insurance corporations to retain maximum compensation for our injured clients.  If you have been injured during a truck accident and you have reason to believe negligence was involved, contact the Law Offices of David D. Diamond today to set up an initial consultation!