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Many businesses in this country rely on the trucking industry for their livelihoods. There are over 3,000,000 trucks on American highways on any given day. Statistics reveal within the span of one year over 144,000 trucks were involved in accidents and over 5,000 of those accidents involved fatalities.

In 80% of those accidents, the non-commercial driver was not at fault, but suffered the injuries and deaths as a result of those accidents. Statistics like those reveal how important it is to keep a safe distance from trucks when you are on the highways, to take extra precautions during hazardous driving conditions and to expect the unexpected and be ready for anything.

The most common causes of truck accidents include speeding, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fatigue, reckless or aggressive driving behaviors and mechanical failure.

If you have the misfortune to be involved in an accident with a truck, you need an experienced truck accident attorney representing you from the minute the accident happens. You should be fully compensated for any medical expenses due to the accident, for your pain and suffering and for lost income and other expenses you incur due to the accident. The attorneys representing the trucking company will be doing all in their power to see you get as little as possible, if anything.

If you live in Los Angeles, California or the surrounding area and you have been involved in an accident with a truck, please contact the Los Angeles, California office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced truck accident attorney who will protect your legal rights while obtaining justice for you and the compensation you deserve.

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