North Hollywood Truck Accident Lawyer

Every Southern California motorists is familiar with the sight; massive commercial trucks barreling down the freeway behind or beside them at high speeds with their cargo. Though people recognize them by sight, most aren’t also reminded of the disastrous consequences that often result from a collision between a car and a delivery truck, semi-truck, tow truck, 18-wheeler, big rig, box truck, or other large commercial vehicle.

The experienced North Hollywood truck accident lawyers at Walch Law recognize the amount of damage such collisions cause and believe you deserve a skilled team to fight for maximum possible compensation on your behalf. We’ll start working for you as soon as we’re hired to get results quickly, because we know a check will help you get back on your feet and a sense of closure will help you heal.  Contact us today to get started!

North Hollywood is a medium sized area in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles located between massive roads like the Hollywood, 5, and 134 freeways. Though the proximity to these thoroughfares makes it easy for residents and visitors alike to commute to and from work, travel to nearby cities like Glendale and Burbank, and visit the Runyon Canyon and other parks, these benefits don’t come without a cost.

The freeways making travel so convenient are also the home to nearly 6 million commercial trucks registered with the state of California – the roads around North Hollywood are some of the most traveled routes when hauling cargo to a delivery destination. It’s important for drivers to remember they will likely encounter these massive vehicles and respect the damage that can result from even a momentary lapse in concentration. Recently, a big rig struck during an accident barreled through a liquor store on Lankershim Boulevard and Sherman Way, leaving a massive hole in the storefront.

Any accident involving a large commercial truck is serious and cause for great concern. Often weighing in at over 100,000 pounds, these giant vehicles dwarf regular cars and trucks driven by most motorists. The size difference, in combination with an average greater speed at collision due to the fact these trucks spend the majority of their time of highways with higher speed limits, translates to more forceful collisions, more damage, and more risk of injury and death. Recognizing these risks, California and federal government have put in place safety measures related to:

• Truck driver licensing
• Impaired driving
• Truck maintenance
• Hazardous material transportation
• Speed limits applicable to commercial trucks
• Hour limits on truck driver shifts

It’s common for victims of truck accidents to have a long road to recovery. Disability and catastrophic injuries often result from such severe collisions, and these can add up quickly to astronomical hospital bills as well as a lack of income from an inability to work. If you can prove a defendant’s negligence caused your truck accident injuries, courts may hold them liable for your damages and order them to compensate you. As long as the party you accuse breached a legal duty of care owed to you and harmed you in process, they may incur liability. This means that you may not always pursue compensation from a truck driver. Other parties capable of negligently harming you include:

• Vehicle manufacturers
• Trucking companies or truck owners
• Auto body shops
• Government departments tasked with keeping roads safe

A negligent party may be ordered to pay compensatory damages to make you whole for injuries you can prove resulted from their negligence. Victims may be awarded damages for injuries including:

• Hospital bills
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Lost future earning capacity and lost wages

If you or a loved one have been injured in a serious truck accident, you’re very aware of the painful, expensive consequences that can result. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can have you worried about affording mounting bills; you may even believe you’re not able to afford a lawyer to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. The skilled North Hollywood truck accident attorneys at Walch Law understand the financial stress you feel; that’s the reason every case we take is on a contingency fee basis. This means we don’t get paid until after you get paid. Contact us today and see how we can put more than 45 years of experience delivering our clients success at a rate of over 98% to work for you.