Category

Truck Accident Injury Tips

Helpful tips for all truck accident lawyers when dangerous trucking companies admit vicarious liability and then move to dismiss any direct negligence claims.

ledgerlaw-truck-accident-faq
Trucking Accident LawyerTruck Accident Injury Tips
February 14, 2018

California Trucking Accidents FAQ

Few accidents are quite as awful for victims as trucking accidents, and these horrifying, often deadly accidents leave California accident victims with pressing questions. Here are common questions and answers to frequently asked questions about trucking accidents. If you have any other questions about your accident, talk to a trucking accident lawyer at The Ledger Law Firm to discuss your…
Ledger Law Firm 0
Love0
Attorney-LawyerTruck Accident Injury TipsTrucking Accident Lawyer
June 25, 2014

How a lawyer can still prove a trucking company’s negligent ways when it admits vicarious liability as a tactic to avoid a jury hearing evidence of direct negligence

Helpful tips for all truck accident lawyers when dangerous trucking companies admit vicarious liability and then move to dismiss any direct negligence claims I’ve litigated many serious truck accident cases in California, and this latest tactic is truly alarming. Dangerous trucking companies who do not play by the rules or care about safety are admitting vicarious liability as a tactic…
Ledger Law Firm
Love2
Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerAviation Accident Injury TipsBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerBus Accident AttorneyCar Accident Injury Tipscar accident lawyerConstruction Accident AttorneyFatality Accidents TipsGeneral Legal AdviceMotorcycle Accident Injury TipsMotorcycle Accident LawyerPedestrian Accident AttorneyPersonal InjuryPersonal Injury AttorneyPersonal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law FirmPersonal Injury Settlements TipsProduct Liability LawyerTips & AdviceTrain & Railroad Accident Injury TipsTrain Accident LawyerTraumatic Brain InjuryTruck Accident Injury TipsTrucking Accident LawyerWhiplash Injury Tips
August 2, 2012

CALIFORNIA ACCIDENT UPDATES

Every once in a while we like to give you updates on some of the many accidents that have occurred around California. All involve potential mechanical, product, human error or negligence. All could have potentially been avoided. Some have happy endings. Others, unfortunately, do not. We hope this update serves as a reminder to all that safety should always be…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Truck Accident Injury Tips
April 8, 2012

Retain Your Own Truck Accident Lawyer

California truck accident lawyers represent individuals and truck drivers. An individual will file an action against the truck driver if the truck driver is at fault, but the truck driver is not always at fault. Truckers are usually provided attorneys by their insurance company, but the insurance company’s attorneys are representing the best interests of the insurance companies first, then…
Ledger Law Firm
Love1
Truck Accident Injury Tips
April 8, 2012

Trucker Attorneys in California

Trucker attorneys in California will take cases throughout numerous counties, allowing you to choose the best trucker attorney for your case. Most personal injury lawyers represent people injured in vehicle accidents, but you should choose an attorney that has specific experience with truck accidents, specifically, tractor-trailer accidents. Truckers must follows state and federal regulations. The federal regulations dictate safe standards…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Truck Accident Injury Tips
April 8, 2012

Truck Accident Attorney Basics

A truck accident attorney has experience with large truck cases. Truckers have to abide by both state and federal regulations. Navigating this tricky maze of rules and regulations takes considerable skill, knowledge, and experience. A truck accident attorney knows the federal laws that govern truckers. If you or a loved one is injured in a truck accident, contact a truck…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Truck Accident Injury Tips
April 8, 2012

Differences Between Truck and Car Accidents

Truck accidents very much differ from typical car accidents. Very high safety standards apply to trucks, trucks have more extensive insurance, and trucks must adhere to many federal standards that are not relevant to every-day vehicles. Truck drivers themselves are also subject to drug testing (including for alcohol and prescription drug usage), background checks, and their hours are regulated. For…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Truck Accident Injury Tips
April 8, 2012

Dealing with Truck Accident Litigation

Understand that large trucking companies with dedicated legal representation employ most commercial truck drivers. This means that in the event of an accident and subsequent truck accident litigation, accident victims enter at an extreme disadvantage without their own legal expert advocating on their behalf. The trucking companies are also experienced with truck accident litigation. They may have a team of…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Truck Accident Injury Tips
April 8, 2012

Driver Error in a Truck Accident Lawsuit

Due to the sheer size of many trucks, truck operators must drive with caution in mind. Otherwise, in the instance of a truck accident, driver error may be to blame. The success of a truck accident lawsuit can often hinge on proving driver error. Here are a few things that could indicate driver error: Excessive driving: Federal regulations prohibit a…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0