Estimates are that there are as many as 15million trucks operating in the United States. Of those 15 million, over two million are tractor trailers or semis. Each year, these large trucks are involved in around 50,000 accidents with almost ten percent of those being fatal accidents. Unfortunately, a collision with a truck is, understandably, more likely to result in a fatal accident than a collision with another passenger vehicle. The majority of fatal truck accident happen in rural areas during daylight hours. California consistently ranks in the top five of the states with the most fatal truck accidents. Even when a truck accident is not fatal, it can cause serious, life-long injuries to the victims. Of course not all truck accidents are the result of negligence on the part of the truck driver, but of those that are, speeding, excessive hours on the road and faulty equipment rank among the top reason for the accident. If you have suffered injuries as the result of a collision with a truck, you should understand what a truck accident attorney can do to help you receive the compensation to which you are entitled.

First and foremost a  truck accident attorney will evaluate your case and let you know what legal options are available to you. If your attorney believes that there was, indeed, negligence on the part of the truck driver then he will give you some idea what your case may be worth. Remember, however, that your accident attorney will need to investigate your case thoroughly before he can give you a more accurate idea of the value of your case.

Next, a truck accident attorney will become your voice throughout the entire legal process. He will contact the other driver and any witnesses involved in your case. He will also contact the other driver’s insurance company and let them know that you are now represented by counsel. You will not need to be bothered by any other contact with anyone involved in the case which frees you up to concentrate on your injuries and putting your life back in order.

Your Los Angeles truck accident attorney will then investigate your case from every angel to make sure you are in the best possible position for negotiations or trial. Once the time comes, your Los Angeles truck accident attorney will negotiate a settlement with the opposing side. If a favorable settlement amount is reached then your case will conclude. If not, the you and your Los Angeles truck accident attorney will proceed to trial where he will present your case to the jury.

If you have been involved in a  truck accident and would like the opportunity to have your case evaluated at no cost to you by a  truck accident attorney, please call Attorney Emery Ledger at Ledger & Associates, 1-800-300-0001 or visit them online at www.ledgerlaw.com.