California distracted truck drivers have caused hundreds of accidents resulting in serious injuries as well as the loss of life. According to California Highway Patrol accident and injury statistics there have been hundreds of truck accidents in California over the past two years which have been attributed to distracted driving.
The experienced Mission Viejo and Irvine truck accident attorneys at the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell have decades of experience representing injured victims and the families of those lost in a fatal truck accident. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of accidents in California. When a commercial truck driver is distracted while looking at their information center or checking emails, texts or other social media on a cell phone the likelihood of serious injuries or fatal injuries is greatly increased.
Distracted driving involves many factors including but not limited to:
- Eating, Drinking or Reaching for Snacks
- The use of a cell phone, texting or emailing
- Consulting an in-dash or dash mounted information system for map or GPS data
It only takes a momentary distraction before an extremely heavy truck inadvertently changes lanes or loses control resulting in an accident with serious injuries and consequences.
Commercial trucks accidents often involve multiple parties who are covered by separate layers of insurance coverage. These cases are quite legally complex and it is important to work with an experienced injury attorney with proven trial expertise, a track record of success in truck accident cases as well as the legal skill and resources to stand up to the legal teams of each insurance company.
California distracted truck drivers have caused hundreds of accidents over the past two years resulting in serious injuries and many wrongful deaths. If you have lost a loved one or have been injured in a truck accident we invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact the Law Firm of Rivers J Morrell or call 949-305-1400 to speak with an Rivers Morrell personally for a free consultation.
