Law Offices of John Rapillo

Accidents involving large trucks are among the most serious and most deadly in the United States. At the Orange County Law Offices of John Rapillo, we recognize that handling these cases requires a thorough understanding of commercial vehicle regulations on both the federal and state level.

Why You Need an Accident Attorney to Take Swift Action Against a Trucking Company

Trucking Company Driver Records Are Time Sensitive

Trucking companies are required to follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers’ hours of service. In California, the department of transportation is also charged with the task of adopting regulations regarding the safety of commercial motor vehicles.  See California Vehicle Code § 34500.

Driver fatigue is a common problem – and one that can result in serious truck accidents – as hours of service regulations are routinely violated. Careful examination of records after an accident often shows serious and even fraudulent violations of those safety regulations. However, trucking companies are only required to maintain many of those records for six months.

Proving negligence is an important aspect in damages awards in a truck accident cases.

Without obtaining those records before they are destroyed, the injured person or survivors of a person killed in a truck wreck has a much more difficult time proving the trucking company’s negligence.

In all accidents involving trucks it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.

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Orange County Law Offices in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, California

If you or a loved one is a victim of a truck accident, you need a compassionate and experienced truck accident / personal injury lawyer now. The Law Offices of John Rapillo offers a free legal consultation to help you understand your rights and if you have a case against a trucking company for an injury or wrongful death.

Call now toll free: 800-814-4771; Newport Beach Office: 949-675-5060; Huntington Beach Office: 714-848-4849 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM.

Your initial consultation with a lawyer is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds for you.

Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.

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