Truck Accidents Lawyer in Berkeley

Our Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You Seek Full Compensation

Trucking accidents involve a wide variety of vehicles, including semi-trucks, tractor trailers, logging trucks, oversized loads, delivery trucks, tanker trucks, buses and more. These accidents may also involve trucks managed by private companies, city governments, state governments, the federal government, and even the military. Consequently, personal injury cases involving trucking accidents can be incredibly complex.

At Cheasty, Cheasty, & Malek, LLP, we know how serious truck accidents can be. Whether you are another motorist who was in a collision with an eighteen-wheeler, or a delivery driver who was injured as a result of your employer’s negligence, we have the knowledge and experience needed to help you throughout the entire claims process. We have helped clients in Berkeley, Albany, San Jose, and across the entire Bay Area. There will be no fee unless we make a recovery for you.

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

With so much commuter and trucking traffic, truck accidents are all too common in the Bay Area. Because of the weight and size of most commercial trucks, trucking accidents have the potential to be some of the most serious of motor vehicle accidents. In the aftermath of a truck accident, it is essential to determine both the underlying cause of the collision as well as who is liable for the damages and injuries associated with the accident.

Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver negligence or driver recklessness
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Improper or inadequate driver training
• Faulty vehicle parts or machinery associated with the truck
• Improper or inadequate maintenance of the vehicle or associated equipment
• Negligence on the part of the trucking company

In California, there are laws and regulations that dictate the operation of commercial vehicles and trucks, including laws associated with special licensing, vehicle weight, oversized loads, and how many hours a driver may log. Additionally, some cities, like Berkeley, have their own rules and regulations dictating the operation of trucks and commercial vehicles.

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At Cheasty, Cheasty, & Malek, LLP, we have experiencing handling all varieties of truck accident cases. We have been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers organization, and we are included in Best Attorneys in America. Conveniently located in Berkeley, our personal injury lawyers are standing by to answer all of your questions.