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Big Rig Jackknifes in Santa Clarita

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:38:00 GMT

HometownStation.com reported that a large truck jackknifed on the I-5 South early Monday morning, resulting in closure of two lanes for several hours. Authorities were able to open the lanes before the Monday morning commute began.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an injury-causing truck accident that you believe was caused by negligence, please take the time to contact one of our experienced San Diego truck accident lawyers.

There are so many legal factors that go into a truck accident case. It is very important that your choice of attorney is skilled in negotiation as well as trial litigation. Though many personal injury cases are settled outside of court, there is always a chance that your case may go to a trial. You can count on our firm to provide you with the legal representation that you need no matter what avenue your case takes.

Maryland Man Killed in Truck Accident

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:18:00 GMT

BaltimoreSun.com reported today that a man died early this morning in a truck accident on a local freeway.

According to the news report, the 62-year-old victim was killed when his pick-up truck collided with a tractor trailer. The truck driver suffered minor injuries.

There are thousands of injury-causing or fatal accidents involving large trucks every year in the United States. California's freeways are home to countless semis, big rigs and other large or commercial trucks. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident with a truck that you believe was caused by negligent behavior, please contact one of our attorneys. Our San Diego truck accident lawyers are skilled in handling all types of truck accident cases throughout the area.

No matter what the circumstances of your accident, you deserve to receive competent and knowledgeable legal advice if you believe that you have a case. We could be able to help you. Please contact us as soon as possible so that we can discuss your injury case with you.

Kansas City Tanker Carrying Acid Crashes

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:28:00 GMT

The Associated Press reported today on a semi-truck accident that occurred in Missouri.

According to the news story, the accident occurred this morning and involved 45,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid. After the truck crashed, the acid spilled and released a cloud of toxic gas. A nearby casino was asked to keep patrons and employees inside and turn off air handling units.

If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of truck accident in San Diego, please don't hesitate to speak with an attorney. Our San Diego truck accident lawyers are extremely experienced in handling all types of accident cases throughout California. No matter what your case entails, we could be able to offer you the legal help that you need.

Truck Driver Cited in Fatal Accident

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SunTimes.com reported that a Florida truck driver was cited after allegedly causing an eight vehicle collision in Monee, Illinois. In this case, the truck driver failed to reduce his speed and was using the lane on the road improperly.

Unfortunately, the accident resulted in one death and two injuries.

Truck accidents resulting from driver negligence occur daily in locations across the country. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a San Diego truck accident, it is very important that you take the time to speak with an attorney. With the appropriate legal assistance, you could be able to receive the amount of compensation that you deserve, through settlement or verdict.

Contact us today to discuss your case.

Truck Driver Injured After Vehicle Flips

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:20:00 GMT

SignOnSanDiego.com reported today that a truck driver driving a meat truck in Balboa Park was injured when his vehicle flipped. According to the report, a government van struck the truck, causing it to flip on its side. The truck driver was injured and taken to a local hospital, but no futher information was disclosed regarding his health status.

If you or a loved one has been injured after having been involved in a collision with a truck or other commercial vehicle (such as the government van, as mentioned above), please don't hesitate to contact a San Diego truck accident attorney at our firm.

Our attorneys are very experienced and they could be able to offer you the legal help that you need when you are looking to recover compensation for your injuries.

Wrongful Death in San Diego Truck Accidents

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:23:00 GMT

If you have lost a loved one in an accident involving a large truck, you could be legally entitled to receive compensation for the financial and non-financial losses you have suffered as a result of the accident. When a truck driver or truck company is negligent, it can cause devastating effects.

You could obtain damages for:

Medical bills incurred before the loss of your loved one
Funeral and funeral home costs
Lost wages (if your loved one was the main provider of your family)
Lost wages of your own
Mental trauma and emotional suffering

At our firm, our San Diego truck accident lawyers are very aware that losing a loved one is one of the most upsetting and emotionally difficult things that a family can face. That is why our wrongful death attorneys are dedicated to providing you with compassionate and effective legal services during your time of need.

Underride Accidents in San Diego

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:40:00 GMT

An "underride" accident occurs when a passenger vehicle or other smaller vehicle somehow collides with a larger truck. Because these large trucks have a much higher carriage than the average vehicle on the road, the smaller vehicle can sometimes become wedged underneath the vehicle.

This type of accident can easily become deadly, because the height of the trailer on the truck is often the height of a passenger's head in a smaller vehicle. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured - or if you have lost a loved one in an underride accident, you could be entitled to compensation.

A San Diego truck accident lawyer at our firm could be able to offer you the help and advice that you need. We are very experienced in the area of personal injury law as it applies to truck accidents. We know how to deal with insurance companies and we know exactly how to handle these types of cases. You could greatly benefit from our dedication to excellence and our experience in the area.

Aggressive Driving - Causes of San Diego Truck Accidents

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:35:00 GMT

If a truck driver is using illegal or overly aggressive tactics in his or her operation of the large vehicle, it can result in a dangerous and even deadly accident. Swerving, cutting other drivers off, aggressive lane changes or even overly aggressive speed can all result in injury-causing accidents.

If you believe that a truck driver caused your accident by overly aggressive driving, please contact a San Diego truck accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm.

The legal team at the Zalkin Law Firm will work to ensure that your rights are upheld and protected throughout the duration of your case. They will handle speaking with insurance companies and the trucking company. Your lawyer will be able to meet with you to discuss your expectations from the truck accident case and give you an idea of how much compensation you are likely to receive.

If you have questions or concerns about your truck accident injury, it is in your best interests to speak with an experienced lawyer who knows how to handle these types of cases. You can get the help you need from the Zalkin Law Firm.

After a San Diego Truck Accident

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:25:00 GMT

After you have been involved in a truck accident, you should first ensure that you and any other individuals who could have been hurt receive the proper medical care. After you have received necessary medical attention, it is important that you are able to get the information that you need, such as:

Names of all involved
Insurance information of all involved
Phone numbers of all involved

If you are able to take photographs of the damage, tire marks on the road or any other evidence, that can also be helpful in the future.

If an insurance representative or adjuster from the trucking company's insurance begins questioning you, it is in your best interests to say NOTHING to those individuals. If you need help and have questions about what you should do or say, please contact a San Diego truck accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm. Their legal team is skilled and experienced in handling all types of truck accidents in San Diego and California and they will be able to offer you the assistance you need.

Truck Accident Causes - Driver Fatigue

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When a truck driver does not get enough rest or drives too many hours without rest, he or she puts other drivers on the road at great risk. A truck driver is already at a disadvantage when it comes to maneuverability. When you add in fatigue to the mix, the reuslts can be tragic.

A tired driver does not have the reaction time and necessary alertness to drive safely. When that fatigued driver is behind the wheel of a huge, 10,000+ pound semi/tractor trailer/18 wheeler, the danger is exponentially increased. A large truck impacting a smaller vehicle or vehicles can result in serious injuries, extensive property damage and even death.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a San Diego truck accident resulting from driver fatigue or another form of negligence, please contact the Zalkin Law Firm to discuss your legal options.

Common Truck Accident Causes - Rollover Accidents

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:07:00 GMT

Trucks are much higher and heavier than your average passenger vehicle. This great weight combined with the height of the trailer can cause maneuverability issues that result in dangerous tipping and even rollovers.

Many large trucks/semis/18 wheelers/tractor trailers weigh over 10,000 pounds and even upwards of 80,000 pounds, depending upon the vehicle and the load. If that large amount of vehicle gets out of control due to driver error or negligence, it can result in a devastating injury-causing accident.

Rollover accidents are usually caused when the truck driver loses control of his or her vehicle and the truck begins to slide to one side. Once the vehicle begins tipping to the side, it takes only a small additional effort to cause the rollover. For example, if a truck driver takes a corner too quickly, catching the curb can cause a rollover.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident, please don't hesitate to contact a San Diego truck accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm. An experienced attorney could be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

Truck Accidents Resulting in Serious or Catastrophic Injuries

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:27:00 GMT

Accidents involving large trucks (semis, 18 wheelers, tractor trailers) can be physically devastating. A large commercial vehicle weighing upwards of 80,000 pounds can destroy a smaller car or cars on impact. The driver and/or any passengers inside can also suffer very serious or even catastrophic injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment.

A catastrophic injury is generally defined as a type of injury from which the victim is not medically expected to fully recover. These types of injuries can include spinal cord injuries (paralysis), traumatic brain injury, severe burns, accidental amputation, internal organ injuries and more.

If you believe that your accident was the result of truck driver/trucking company negligence, it could benefit you to speak with a San Diego truck accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm. These types of a serious injuries can require a lifetime of medical care. They can result in the victim losing his or her ability to work or to care for himself/herself.

You could be able to recover monetary compensation for any and all losses resulting from the accident, including non-financial losses such as loss of enjoyment of life and pain/suffering.

Don't hesitate to speak with a lawyer. You could be able to get the help that you need.

Traumatic Brain Injury

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:50:00 GMT

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be very serious. It is a common injury resulting from car or truck crashes. If the victim of an accident is struck violently or receives some sudden or forceful impact to the head, it can cause brain tissue injury, bleeding, swelling and other injuries. TBI can require surgery to correct and can even result in death.

The more severe the head injury is, the more treatment and corrective surgeries can generally be expected. In some cases, surgeons will insert a device designed to take pressure off the brain. These surgeries can be extremely expensive and recuperating from TBI and TBI surgery can require that the victim stop working.

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a truck accident that you believe was caused by negligence, please don't hesitate to contact a San Diego truck accident attorney at the Zalkin Law Firm.

You could be legally entitled to receive monetary compensation in a settlement or verdict. Your health is very important and you deserve to receive the best possible treatment for your injury. Let the skilled and seasoned attorneys at the Zalkin Law Firm help you.

San Diego Truck Rollover Accidents

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:31:00 GMT

Large trucks carrying heavy loads are much more difficult to safely drive and manuever. If the truck driver is at all inattentive in driving his or her truck, it can result in devastating injuries and property damage to the vehicles sharing the road or highway. Rollover accidents are more common in large trucks due to their weight and higher center of gravity and other factors. Rollover accidents can result in multi-car pileups around, in and near the scene of the rollover.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck rollover accident that you believe was the result of negligence, please contact a San Diego truck accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm. You could be able to recover comepensation for the following:

Any and all medical bills
Future medical bills
Out-of-pocket costs
Medical equipment
Pain
Suffering
Lost wages
Future lost wages

After you have been injured in an accident, let the legal team at the Zalkin Law Firm help you. Truck accident injuries can be devastating. The last thing you want to have to do is deal with an insurance company. We will work for you and help maximize your chances of receiving full compensation.

Truck Accident Passenger Survives Cliff Fall

San Diego Truck Accident Attorney — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:07:00 GMT

SignOnSanDiego.com reporter Debbi Baker posted a story online today about a truck accident that occurred earlier this week. Both the passenger and driver were injured when the truck accidentally drove over the edge of a cliff at the Cabrillo National Monument.

According to reports, the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake when pulling into a parking spot. This pushed the truck over the edge of the cliff, injuring both driver and passenger.

Though this injury truck crash was an accidental occurrence, truck accidents are often caused by negligent or even illegal behavior on the part of the truck driver. If you or a loved one has suffered any type serious injury as a result of a truck accident, please don't hesitate to contact a San Diego truck accident attorney at the Zalkin Law Firm.

The sooner you are able to speak with an experienced lawyer, the sooner you could be able to recover compensation for your injuries and/or property damage resulting from the illegal, dangerous, careless or otherwise negligent behavior of the truck driver or trucking company. It doesn't matter what type of truck was involved in the accident. You deserve justice and an experienced truck accident lawyer could be able to help you to obtain the compensation that you deserve.