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There are very few accidents as devastating as a truck accident.  A fully loaded semi truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and when an inexperienced or tired trucker is behind the wheel of one of these vehicles, the outcome can be tragic.

Within the trucking industry, companies are constantly looking for ways to save money.  Trucking companies have been known to cut corners by poorly maintaining trucks, overworking drivers and failing to properly train their employees.  Over the past few years, it has even been discovered that truckers were forging important medical certificates and obtaining fraudulent commercial licenses.  As a result, truckers are on our roads and have no business being behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler.  If you have been injured in a truck accident caused by the truck company or driver's negligence, you can and should hold the trucking company accountable.

Contact a truck accident lawyer at the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie today at 866-981-5566 or 949-752-7474 for a free legal consultation regarding your truck accident case.

Truck accident cases are challenging, because trucking companies and their insurance companies will aggressively defend themselves to avoid responsibility.  That is why you need to work with a law firm with a proven track record of success in truck accident lawsuits.  At Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie, we have been representing injured accident victims since 1974.  Our truck accident lawyers know how to use physical evidence and witness testimony to build a strong case on your behalf.

The injuries from a truck crash are often catastrophic and may lead to months or years of recovery.  Some of the common truck accident injuries include: 

• Burns
• Nerve damage
• Spinal cord injury
• Broken bones
• Head trauma or brain injury
• Broken collarbone
• Pelvic fracture
• Lumbar spine damage
• Paralysis

We understand how difficult it can be to cope with such a painful injury.  Our law firm will guide you through the complex legal process, so that you can stay focused on your recovery.   We will right the wrong that has been done to you, by helping you obtain financial compensation for your injuries, including past and future medical expenses and lost wages.   As our client, you will not only overcome your situation, you will be able to soar above it.

If you have been injured in a truck accident in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside or Ventura County, you need to contact a truck accident attorney immediately.  Timing is very important in truck accident cases and the more time we have to prepare your lawsuit, the better the chances of success.

Choosing the right truck accident attorney can be overwhelming.  Attorney Jim Ballidis has written a book that provides insight into selecting the best truck accident lawyer for your case.  The informative book, "Avoid Lawyer Advertising Hype: A Lawyer's Method for Finding a Lawyer," is available for free to any California resident in need of a lawyer.

Contact a truck accident attorney at the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie today at 866-981-5566 or 949-752-7474 for a free legal consultation regarding your truck accident case.


Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie takes cases that occurred on the 5 freeway, 22 freeway, 55 freeway, 405 freeway, 57 freeway, 91 freeway, 10 freeway, 60 freeway, 710 freeway, 605 freeway, 110 freeway, 210 freeway, 101 freeway, 15 freeway, Grapevine, Ortega Highway, Laguna Canyon Road and Highway 40, as well as those that took place in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern County, Ventura County and in the cities of Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Big Pines, Burbank, Carson, Century City, Cerritos, Chatsworth, China Town, City of Industry, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Culver City, Downtown LA, Downey, Eagle Rock, El Monte, El Segundo, Encino, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Granada Hills, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Highland Park, Hollywood, Inglewood, Irwindale, Japan Town, Korea Town, La Canada/Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Habra, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lenox, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Nietos, Lynwood, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Monterey Park, Montrose, Northridge, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Reseda, Rolling Hills Estates, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Signal Hill, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Valinda, Van Nuys, Ventura County, Verdugo City, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Westwood and Whittier.

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Library for Truck Accident:

• Roadcheck data shows 200,000 truck drivers may be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Are California drivers at risk?   
  Description: It is estimated that almost 200,000 commercial truck drivers are operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Truck companies know that they are responsible for screening drivers for drug and alcohol problems. If drugs or alcohol use are suspected in an accident, the trucking companies are not above trying to cover up the incident to reduce their own liability.
  If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a California trucking accident, contact the Orange County personal injury attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie. Our attorneys have a successful track record representing those injured in large truck accidents ans we can get you the compensation you are entitled to. Contact our office at 866-981-5596 to learn more.
• California Truck Accident Attorney Compiles Collision Statistics, and provides important recommendations to help you avoid a truck accident.   
  Description: California truck accident attorney James Ballidis notes that more than 60,000 people are killed or injured each year from truck accidents. Find the ways you can prevent being involved in a truck accident. If you need help of a California truck accident attorney call 1 866 981-5596.
• After my truck accident, must I go to an HMO or Kaiser? I don't like the care I get!   
  Description: After your truck accident do you have to go to Kaiser or another HMO. Read this guide to know how to get the care you deserve.
• This report will guide you though the pros and cons of using your health insurance in a truck accident that was not your fault.   
  Description: The truck accident was not your fault so why should you have to use your health insurance? Read this guideline to help you determine what is best for you in this situation.
• Truck accidents can be devastating to your credit. Here are five steps to avoid credit damage after your truck accident.   
  Description: Truck accidents cause unusual and large injury that is sometimes not covered fully by your health insurance, or maybe you do not have insurance. Here is a helpful list from a California truck Accident attorney of five things you can do to preserve your credit after a truck accident.
• What factors are considered in a life care plan following a truck accident?   
  Description: What factors are considered in a life care plan following a California truck accident? James Ballidis gives you a advice obtained from his 25 years of practice.
• Do trucking companies check the drivers’ licenses and driving status of their drivers?   
  Description: In California, Do trucking companies check the drivers’ licenses and driving status of their drivers?
• I was hit by a truck, is the trucking company liable if the driver was an independent contractor?   
  Description: I was hit by a truck, is the trucking company liable if the driver was an independent contractor in California? Only an experiences California truck accident attorney will know the right answer.
• Trucks account for over 380 deaths in California and almost 12% involve unlicensed drivers. Here is a statistical summary of those accidents.   
  Description: Truck accidents and death caused by them, a statistical summary of the devastation and injury caused by trucks in California
• When trucking companies do not carry out background checks, and hire incompetent drivers, the consequences can be devastating.   
  Description: Should truck companies do a background check on their drivers? Always, when we know the outcome will be deadly for those who are struck.
• Why are most truck accidents in California caused by trucks changing lanes? Here is a short synopsis, and how you can prevent injury.   
  Description: Truck accidents caused by lane changing trucks is a serious problem for motorists. Find out what you can do to avoid a collision from a California Truck accident attorney.
• Does my uninsured motorist coverage protect me if a truck caused my accident?   
  Description: This article discusses uninsured motorist coverage when you are involved in a truck accident.
• A California Truck Accident lawyer discusses the common causes of truck accidents.   
  Description: California truck accidents and how we can avoid them with better training,, regulation and monitoring of drivers.
• California truck accidents are caused by frequent violations of the law. This article discusses the obligation to travel at 55MPH on highways and in the right hand lanes.   
  Description: Excessive speed and traveling in the wrong lane are frequent causes of truck accidents. A California Truck accident lawyer can help you find out what laws were broken and protect your claim. ,
• How can we reduce Truck Accidents in California?   
  Description: There are many factors linked to truck accidents, including driver fatigue and equipment failure. A study was conducted that examined the causes of truck crashes and identified the top ten factors associated with these accidents. This article reveals the findings of this informative study. Contact an experienced truck accident lawyer at the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie today at 866-981-5596 if you have been injured in a truck accident.

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Frequent Questions for Truck Accident:

• What do I do after a truck accident?
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Case Results for Truck Accident:

• We have never lost a truck accident case. Call us at 1 866 981-5596.

Awarded: See several results below

• Successful result for pedestrian run over by a truck in crosswalk!

Awarded: $3,250,000

• Truck rearends auto in costa mesa causing injury

Awarded: $25,000

• Truck strikes client causing neck and back injuries

Awarded: $100,000

• Truck accident casuses woman to lose her pregnancy!

Awarded: $375,000.

• Truck accident causes eye injury!

Awarded: $250,000

• As a motorist was rounding a curve he struck a disabled truck trailer

Awarded: $1,500,000