Elk Grove has become a bustling urban metropolis in its own right. A recognizable and popular suburb of Sacramento, Elk Grove’s population has grown 250% since 2000. Many Sacramento residents left the city searching for more affordable and quiet housing in the suburbs, and Elk Grove slowly began to fill. Elk Grove is hardly recognizable as the quaint country town of a few years ago.

As a suburb, most Elk Grove residents commute to Sacramento for work. Interstate-5 and State Route 99 have become increasingly congested as they absorb local commuter and long-distance traffic. These two roadways are California’s main arteries and see tens of millions of drivers each year.

Unfortunately, traffic accidents have increased with a booming population and highway congestion. Semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks use Interstate-5 and State Route 99 as the primary connection point between northern and southern California. During high traffic, such as rush hour, navigating these main roadways with a sea of large trucks makes driving incredibly stressful.

Semi-truck collisions are responsible for many vehicle-related injuries and fatalities. Have you ever wondered why so many news stories focus on multi-car pile-ups on the interstate, all caused by an at-fault truck driver? These accidents tend to cause more severe injuries than car accidents.

If you or someone you loved suffered injuries due to a negligent truck driver, we may be able to assist you with seeking compensation. Our legal team at AutoAccident.com has provided satisfied clients with quality representation and service since 1982. Our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys understand how traumatizing an 18-wheeler wreck can be for you and your family. One minute, you concentrate on getting to work on time despite rush hour traffic, and the next, your family is praying by your hospital bedside that you will recover fully.

We know how difficult it can be to choose a personal injury lawyer when you are constantly bombarded with “BEST THIS” and “BEST THAT” advertisements on television. Please take a moment to read what some of our clients have said about our law firm to decide if we are right for you. Call our Elk Grove office at (916) 694-0002 if you want to schedule a free and friendly initial consultation.

Just shy of 500,000 semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other large trucks will be involved in an accident each year. Approximately one-third of these accidents result in serious injuries or death. Our law firm has obtained multiple million-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of serious 18-wheeler collisions.

The laws surrounding trucks vary from those concerning regular cars. Truck drivers, trucking companies, and trucks face steeper regulation and oversight, including the number of hours a truck driver may spend on the road, special licensing requirements, and mandatory inspections.

A truck driver owes a duty to other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to exercise reasonable care and caution while driving. Negligence law requires this minimum standard of carefulness to keep drivers safe. A driver violates this duty of care when careless, negligent, or reckless. This includes disobeying posted signs, violating traffic laws, or drinking and driving. A truck driver and the trucking company may be liable for damages if the driver is found to be negligent.

It is critical to contact an experienced truck injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Trucking companies and their insurers have rapid response teams that visit the accident team, interview witnesses, and otherwise try to create a defense. You need someone in your corner to work on your case before the critical evidence is lost.

The video below provides more information on retaining a truck accident lawyer.