The Trouble with Big Trucks
When pedestrians are hit by trucks, the resulting injuries can be extremely severe no matter how fast the vehicle was moving.
The pedestrian accident lawyers of Matiasic Roth & Johnson in San Francisco represent clients who were hit and injured by large trucks and other commercial vehicles. We also represent the family members of victims killed in pedestrian-truck accidents.
These accidents tend to fall into three categories:
- Crosswalk accidents: Like other drivers, truckers have a duty to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Even if the pedestrian crosses outside of the crosswalk, the driver must give him or her the right-of-way.
- Highway accidents: Sadly, there are many cases involving stranded motorists who park their cars of the side of a highway, get out to investigate a problem and are hit and killed by a truck.
- Parking lot accidents: When trucks are backing up or maneuvering in a small space, truck drivers may not be aware of the pedestrians around them.
Large commercial trucks and buses are common carriers that have a heightened duty of care to pedestrians.
In pedestrian-truck accidents, there may be multiple potential sources of liability. For example, the truck driver, the trucking company, the owner of the tractor, the owner of the trailer and the facility that maintained the truck may all bear some responsibility for the accident.
Our attorneys will investigate the case to determine what caused the accident and who is at fault. Was it caused by equipment failure, improper maintenance, driver fatigue or drunk driving? Was it a hit-and-run accident? Whatever the case, we will aggressively pursue compensation for the full extent of damages.
To schedule a free consultation and case evaluation, please contact Matiasic Roth & Johnson. We have offices in San Francisco and Century City, California.
