O loʻo i ai au tagata faʻaolaola e faʻatatau i le tusitusiga lenei mai le faʻaInglisi i le gagana Samoa:

Loia o Faʻalavelave a le Taavale Tali 18 ma Taavale o Loʻo Faʻatali i Amerika Samoa

A o le A le Mea e Suia ai Lou Olaga i le Taimi Le Lava

I le taimi na faʻalavelave ai le taavale tali 18 i lou taavale i ala o Amerika Samoa, ua suia uma mea. I se tasi sekone, e te faʻatali i le galuega, e te faia galuega, po o e te alu i lou aiga. A o le mea e sosoo ai, o loʻo e faʻafitauli i faʻafitauli faʻamaʻi e matua sili, faʻamauina o faʻamau faʻamaʻi, ma le agaga le mautinoa mo le lumanaʻi. Matou te malamalama i le tiga faaletino, tiga faaleloga, ma le faʻalavelave tupe na faia e faʻalavelave nei. O lenei mea lea na matou faʻamoemoe ai lo matou galuega e tauivi mo tagata ua paʻu i faʻalavelave a taavale tali i Amerika Samoa atoa.

I le Ofisa o Loia911, matou te iloa le faʻavae taʻavale faʻapitoa o Amerika Samoa. O matou atunuʻu e faʻafitauli faʻapitoa i le saogalemu o taavale faʻatau – mai ala malologa ma le faʻapitoa e faʻafesoʻotaʻi ai nuʻu i le faʻatinoga o le uafu e faʻatau ai mea e manaʻomia mo matou atinaʻe. A o le faʻamaoni o kamupani taavale e faia ai le leaga, matou te faia i latou le faʻamauina. O loʻo i ai i la matou au loia se au loia e i ai le maualuga o 25 tausaga o le aʻoaʻoga i le faʻasalaga taavale, e aofia ai loia muamua o le puipuiga faʻatonutonu o kamupani po o le a le mea e faʻaogaina e kamupani nei e faʻaitiitia ai lou talosaga.

Aisea e Faʻapitoa ai Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

O faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa e faʻaalia ai faʻafitauli faʻapitoa e manaʻomia ai le malamalama faʻapitoa i le tulafono:

Faʻavae Ala Le Togitogi: O loʻo i ai i matou atunuʻu ni ala e sili atu ona itiiti ma ni faʻalautele faʻapitoa i ala o le atunuʻu. E tatau ona faʻatonutonuina faʻatinoina o taavale nei i faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa, ae o le tele o tagata faʻatino mai fafo o Amerika Samoa e le malamalama i le mea e tatau ona faia i le mea e tatau ona faia i le mea e tatau ona faia i le mea e tatau ona faia.

Faʻatinoga o le Uafu: O le Uafu o Pago Pago e faʻatau ai mea e manaʻomia, e faia ai le tele o le gaioiga o taavale i vaega e matua faigofie. O faʻatinoga o le uta ma le aumaia o mea e faia ai ni faʻafitauli faʻaopoopo.

Tulaga o le Tau: O tulaga tau tropika, timuga tele, ma ni faʻafitauli faʻapitoa e faia ai ni tulaga faigata mo taavale e tatau ona faʻatonutonuina e kamupani taavale i latou faʻatinoga.

Faʻatagaga Faʻamaʻi: E ono maua ai ni faigata ona o le itiiti o faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi i atunuʻu, o faʻamaʻi mai faʻalavelave a taavale e masani ona manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi, e faʻaitiitia ai le tulaga ma le tupe e aofia ai lea.

Faʻalapotopotoga Faʻalapotopotoga: O le tele o galuega taavale i Amerika Samoa e aofia ai kamupani faʻapitoa ma tagata o le atunuʻu. O lenei mea e faia ai ni tulaga faʻapitoa i le faʻamauina o le le faʻamaoni ma le faʻasalaga.

Le Faʻamaoniga o Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

I tausaga taʻitasi, o le tele o aiga i le atunuʻu atoa o Amerika e faʻafitauliina e faʻalavelave a taavale tali 18. Iinei i Amerika Samoa, matou te faʻafitauli i le faʻalavelave faʻapitoa nei. A o se taavale tali 80,000 pauna e faʻalavelave i se taavale faʻatau, o mea na tutupu e masani ona suia ai le olaga:

• Faʻamaʻi o le Ulu Faʻamaʻi e suia ai le agaga ma le malamalama
• Faʻaleagaina o le Ua Tua e faia ai le faʻamaʻi ma le le mafaai ona tamoʻe
• Amputations e manaʻomia ai le faʻaogaina o mea faʻapitoa mo le olaga atoa
• Timuga Sili mai timuga faʻamafanafana ma mea faʻapitoa
• Oti Le Tamaoaiga e tuua ai aiga e leai se tausiga

O faʻamaʻi mai faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa e masani ona matua sili ona leaga ona o le itiiti o faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi i matou atunuʻu. O le tele o tagata ua paʻu e manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi i Hawaii po o le atunuʻu atoa o Amerika mo le faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa, e faʻaitiitia ai le tiga faaletino, faaleloga, ma le faʻalavelave tupe.

Aisea E Manaʻomia ai Se Loia o Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa Iloa

A maeʻa faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa, o le taimi e leai sau faʻafitauli. O faʻamaumauga faʻapitoa e leai:

• Faʻamaumauga o le Pusa Uliuli e mafai ona suia i le itiiti o 30 aso
• Faʻamaumauga ELD e faʻaalia ai le faʻalavelave o itula faʻatinoina e mafai ona tapea
• Faʻamaumauga o le Talaaga o le Taavale e masani ona tapea i le 7-14 aso
• Faʻamaumauga a Tagata Saunia e le mafai ona mafai i ni vaiaso
• Faʻamaumauga Faaletino e pei o faʻamaumauga ma mea e paʻu i le ala e masani ona tapea

O kamupani taavale ma latou au puipuiga faʻatonutonu e masani ona faia ni galuega e puipuia ai latou aʻoaʻoga. Latou te auina atu tagata suʻesuʻe faʻavavega i le ala, latou te faia ni vaaiga ma tagata saunia, ma latou te amataina ai latou puipuiga. E tatau ona e i ai se tasi e tauivi mo oe e faia ai le faigata.

La Matou Tulafono Faʻaauauina o Faʻamaumauga i le 48 Itula

I le Ofisa o Loia911, matou te faia vave e puipuia ai au aia tatau:

1. Tusi Faʻaalia Faʻavave: I le 24-48 itula, matou te auina atu tusi faʻatonu faʻapitoa i le kamupani taavale, i latou puipuiga faʻatonutonu, ma tagata uma e mafai ona faia le leaga e talosagaina le puipuia o faʻamaumauga uma.

2. Download ECM/Pusa Uliuli: Matou te talosagaina le download faʻavave o faʻamaumauga o le pusa faʻatonu faʻeletronika o le taavale, e faʻamaumau ai le faʻatutusa, faʻamalolo, le tulaga o le faʻatutusa, ma isi faʻamaumauga faʻapitoa.

3. Puipuia o Faʻamaumauga ELD: Matou te puipuia faʻamaumauga o le mea faʻamaumauga faʻamaumauga e faʻamaonia ai le faʻalavelave o itula faʻatinoina ma le faʻamaʻi o le tagata faʻatino.

4. Faʻamaumauga o le Ala: Afai e mafai, matou te auina atu tagata suʻesuʻe e faʻamaumau ai le ala o le faʻalavelave, tulaga o le ala, ma ni faʻamaumauga faaletino i le ala ae o loʻo tapea.

5. Vaʻaiga a Tagata Saunia: Matou te maua ma vaʻai i tagata saunia a o latou manatu e mafai.

6. Suʻesuʻega o le Taavale: Matou te suʻesuʻeina le taavale ma le taavale tali mo ni faʻalavelave faʻapitoa, le le mafaai o faʻamalolo, tulaga o le uila, ma faʻafitauli o le faʻamaoniga o mea.

O lenei faiga faigata ua fesoasoani ia i matou e maua ai le tele o miliona mo tagata ua paʻu i faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa. I se tasi tulaga, matou te maua ai se tupe faʻasalaga tele mo se aiga na faʻamaʻi ai le ola o se tausiga i le taimi na momoe ai se tagata faʻatino taavale i le ala o Tafuna.

Faʻafitauli Faʻapitoa o Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

O lo matou aʻoaʻoga i galuega taavale i Amerika Samoa atoa ua faʻaalia ai ni faʻafitauli faʻapitoa o faʻalavelave nei:

Faʻamaʻi o le Tagata Faʻatino ma le Faʻalavelave o Itula Faʻatinoina

O tulafono faʻapitoa e faʻatapulaʻa ai tagata faʻatino taavale i le 11 itula o le faʻatinoina pe a maeʻa le 10 itula o le malolo faʻatino, ma le faʻatapulaʻaina o le 14 itula o le taimi o le faʻatinoina. E ui lava, matou te maua pea i tagata faʻatino e faʻalavelave i tulafono nei i ala o Amerika Samoa.

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se aiga na faʻamaʻi ai le ola o se tausiga i le taimi na momoe ai se tagata faʻatino taavale i le 16 itula faʻatinoina i le ala autu i le va o Pago Pago ma Leone. O faʻamaumauga ELD na matou mauaina na faʻamaonia ai le tagata faʻatino na faʻaleagaina ai ana faʻamaumauga, e maua ai le faʻasalaga tele mo le oti.

Faʻalavelave o le FMCSA (49 CFR Vaega 395):

• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le 11 itula o le faʻatinoina
• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le 14 itula o le taimi o le faʻatinoina
• Mataupu o le malolo o le 30 minute
• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le 60/70 itula i le vaiaso

Faʻatonutonuina Le Faʻamaoni ma le Faʻamaoniga o Mea

O faʻatinoga o le uafu i Amerika Samoa e faia ai le tele o le gaioiga o taavale, ma o le faʻaleagaina o le faʻamaoniga o mea e faia ai ni faʻalavelave. A e le faʻamaoniina lelei mea, e mafai ona sui i le faʻatinoina, e faia ai le faʻalavelave po o le paʻu o mea e faia ai ni faʻafitauli mo isi taavale.

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se tulaga na paʻu ai mea faʻapipiʻi faʻapipiʻi mai se taavale faʻapipiʻi i le ala i Fagaʻalu, e faʻapipiʻi ai se taavale e faʻatatau mai ai. O le suʻesuʻega na faʻaalia ai le kamupani faʻamaoniga na le faia lelei le faʻamaoniga o mea, e maua ai le faʻasalaga tele mo lo matou kili.

Faʻalavelave o le FMCSA (49 CFR Vaega 393):

• E tatau ona faʻamaonia, faʻamalolo, po o faʻamaonia mea
• E tatau ona faʻatatau i le 0.8g faʻamalologa
• E tatau ona i ai le numera sili ona itiiti o mea e faʻamaonia ai e faʻavae i le umi ma le mamafa o mea
• Mataupu faʻapitoa mo ituaiga mea faʻapitoa

Le Mafuli o Faʻamalolo ma le Faʻamaoniga Le Lelei

E faʻapitoa le maualuga o Amerika Samoa, o faʻamalolo e tatau ona mautinoa mo le saogalemu o taavale. E ui lava, matou te maua pea i tulaga na faʻaleagaina ai faʻamalolo i faʻalavelave.

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se kili na maua ai faʻamaʻi sili o le ua tua i le taimi na le mafuli ai faʻamalolo o se taavale i le faʻamao i le iʻuga o Vatia. O faʻamaumauga o le faʻamaoniga na faʻaalia ai le kamupani taavale na faʻaleagaina ai le faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa o faʻamalolo e faʻaitiitia ai le tupe.

Faʻalavelave o le FMCSA (49 CFR Vaega 396):

• E manaʻomia le suʻesuʻeina ma le faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa
• Mataupu o le suʻesuʻeina i le amataga ma le iʻuga o le malaga
• Mataupu o le suʻesuʻeina faʻapitoa i le tausaga
• Mataupu o le faʻatonuga o faʻamalolo

Faʻatapulaʻaina ma le Faʻamaʻi o le Faʻatinoina

E ui lava o tulafono faigata, matou te maua pea i tulaga e aofia ai tagata faʻatino taavale e faʻatapulaʻaina po o faʻamaʻi i ala o Amerika Samoa.

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te maua ai le faʻasalaga tele mo se kili na faʻamaʻi i le taimi na faʻatapulaʻaina ai se tagata faʻatino taavale i le taimi na ia faʻasino i le telefoni feaveaʻi i le ala i Aua. O faʻamaumauga o le telefoni feaveaʻi na matou mauaina na faʻamaonia ai le faʻatapulaʻaina i le taimi o le faʻalavelave.

Faʻalavelave o le FMCSA (49 CFR Vaega 392):

• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le faʻaogaina o telefoni feaveaʻi i le lima
• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le tusi i le taimi o le faʻatinoina
• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le faʻaogaina o vai i le 4 itula talu ai le faʻatinoina
• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le 0.04 mo tagata faʻatino taavale

O Ai E Mafai ona Faʻamauina i Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

O se mea faʻapitoa o le aʻoaʻoina o le Ofisa o Loia911 o lo matou faiga faʻapitoa e maua ai tagata uma e mafai ona faia le leaga. E tele kamupani faʻatonutonu e suʻesuʻeina ai le tagata faʻatino ma le kamupani taavale, ae matou te suʻesuʻeina tagata uma e mafai ona faia le leaga e faʻaitiitia ai lou mauaina.

O le Tagata Faʻatino o le Taavale

E mafai ona faʻamauina le tagata faʻatino mo:

• Le faʻatutusa ma le faʻatapulaʻa
• Faʻatapulaʻaina o le faʻatinoina (faʻaogaina o telefoni feaveaʻi, tusi)
• Faʻamaʻi o le faʻatinoina i le taimi e le tatau
• Faʻamaʻi o le faʻatinoina (vaimālō, vai)
• Le faia o le suʻesuʻeina i le amataga o le malaga
• Faʻalavelave o tulafono o le ala

O le Kamupani Taavale (Tagata Faʻatau)

O le kamupani taavale e masani ona o le tagata faʻamauina sili ona maualuga ona o loʻo i ai i latou faʻatonutonu faʻapitoa. Matou te tauivi mo i latou mo:

Faʻamauina Faʻapitoa:

• O le tagata faʻatino o se tagata galue (e le o se tagata faʻapitoa)
• E galulue i le tulaga o le galuega
• E faia le galuega i le taimi o le faʻalavelave

Le Faʻamaoni Faʻavae:

• Faʻamaoni i le Faʻatinoina: Le suʻesuʻeina o le faʻamaumauga o le tagata faʻatino, faʻamaumauga o le faʻatinoina, po o le aʻoaʻoga
• Faʻamaoni i le Aʻoaʻoga: Le aʻoaʻoga lelei i le saogalemu o le faʻamaoniga o mea, itula faʻatinoina, po o le faʻatapulaʻaina e puipuia ai le leaga
• Faʻamaoni i le Puipuiga: Le suʻesuʻeina o le faʻatinoga o le tagata faʻatino, faʻamaonia o le ELD, po o faʻalavelave o le saogalemu
• Faʻamaoni i le Faʻamaoniga: Le faʻamaoniga o taavale i le tulaga saogalemu
• Faʻamaoni i le Faʻatapulaʻaina: Faʻasaoina tagata faʻatino e faʻalavelave i tulafono o itula faʻatinoina

Tagata Faʻatau ma Tagata Faʻatau

O le kamupani e aofia ai mea ma e faʻatau mai ai e mafai ona faʻamauina mo:

• Faʻatonuina le lelei o faʻatonuga faʻamaoniga
• Le faʻaalia o le tulaga faʻapitoa o mea
• Faʻamatalaga o le mamafa o mea
• Faʻasaoina tagata faʻatau e faʻatapulaʻa i le faʻatapulaʻaina
• Le faʻaalia lelei o le mamafa po o mataupu o mea

Kamupani Faʻamaoniga o Mea

O kamupani faʻapipiʻi faʻapitoa e faʻamaonia mea i luga o taavale e mafai ona faʻamauina mo:

• Le faʻamaoniga lelei o mea (49 CFR 393 faʻalavelave)
• Faʻamauina le lelei o mea
• Faʻatatau i le mamafa o le taavale
• Le faʻaogaina o mea faʻapitoa mo le faʻamaoniga
• Le aʻoaʻoina o tagata faʻamaonia i mataupu o le faʻamaoniga

Tagata Faia o Taavale ma Taavale Tali

O kamupani e faia ai taavale, taavale tali, po o vaega sili ona maualuga e mafai ona faʻamauina mo:

• Faʻalavelave i le faʻatatau (faʻamalolo, puipuiga o le mautinoa, faʻamauina o le vai)
• Faʻalavelave i le faia (faʻaleagaina o mea, le mafuli o vaega)
• Le faʻaalia o mataupu faigata e iloa
• Faʻalavelave i le puipuiga o le saogalemu (ABS, ESC, faʻamatalaga o le faʻalavelave)

Tagata Faia o Vaega

O kamupani e faia ai vaega faʻapitoa (faʻamalolo, uila, vaega o le taavale) e mafai ona faʻamauina mo:

• Faʻalavelave o faʻamalolo po o vaega o faʻamalolo
• Faʻalavelave o uila e faia ai le paʻu
• Faʻalavelave o mea faʻatonutonu o le taavale
• Faʻalavelave o mea faʻaaliga
• Faʻalavelave o mea faʻafesoʻotaʻi

Kamupani Faʻamaoniga

O kamupani faʻamaoniga e faʻatau mai ai le faʻatau ae e le aofia ai taavale e mafai ona faʻamauina mo:

• Le faʻamaoni i le filifiliga o kamupani e le mautonu
• Le suʻesuʻeina o le faʻatonutonu faʻapitoa ma le faʻamaonia
• Le suʻesuʻeina o faʻamaumauga CSA o le kamupani
• Filifili le kamupani sili ona maualuga e ui lava o le le mautonu

Tagata Fai Taavale (Ae Leai o le Kamupani Faʻatau)

I faiga o tagata fai taavale, o le tagata fai taavale e mafai ona i ai le faʻamauina faʻapitoa mo:

• Le faʻamaoni i le tuʻuina atu o le taavale
• Le faʻamaoniga o mea o loʻo aofia
• Iloa o le le mautonu o le tagata faʻatino

Tagata Faʻatonutonu o le Malo

E mafai ona faʻamauina le malo aupito, malo o le atunuʻu, po o malo a le atunuʻu i ni tulaga masani mo:

• Faʻatatau o le ala e faia ai le faʻalavelave
• Le faʻamaoniga o ala (potholes, mea e paʻu, faʻailoga e galo)
• Le lava o faʻailoga mo mataupu e iloa
• Le faʻapipiʻiina o faʻamau puipuia
• Faʻatonuga le lelei o le faʻalavelave i le galuega

Faʻamaʻi Faʻapitoa mai Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

O faʻamaʻi na matou vaʻaia mai faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa e masani ona suia ai le olaga. O le itiiti o matou faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi e faia ai lea o faʻamaʻi e mafai ona mafaia i isi atunuʻu e suia ai le olaga iinei.

Faʻamaʻi o le Ulu Faʻamaʻi (TBI)

O TBI o se tasi o faʻamaʻi sili ona leaga ma sili ona leaga i faʻalavelave a taavale. O le malosi tele o mea na tutupu e mafai ona faia ai le ulu e paʻu i totonu o le ulu, e faia ai:

• TBI Le Lelei (Concussion): Faʻalavelave, uluulu, le iloa mo se taimi puupuu
• TBI Leaga: Le iloa mo se taimi umi, faʻalavelave o le manatu, le malamalama
• TBI Sili: Le iloa mo se taimi umi, le malamalama faaletino

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se kili na maua ai faʻamaʻi sili o le ulu faʻamaʻi i le taimi na faʻalavelave ai se taavale tali 18 i luma o lana taavale i le ala i Fagatogo. O le paʻu na faia ai le le malamalama faaletino e le mafai ai ona toe foʻi atu i le galuega. Matou te maua ai le faʻasalaga tele o miliona e faʻatau ai le saogalemu o le olaga atoa.

Tau o le Saogalemu o le Olaga: $85,000 i le $3,000,000+ e faʻavae i le le lelei

Faʻaleagaina o le Ua Tua ma le Faʻamaʻi

O le faʻaleagaina o le ua tua e masani ona faia ai le faʻamaʻi faaletino:

• Paraplegia: Le le mafaai ona galue i lalo o le mānava
• Quadriplegia: Le le mafaai ona galue i vaega uma
• Faʻamaʻi Le Pitoa: E i ai se faʻamaoniga o nifo
• Faʻamaʻi Pitoa: Le leai o le iloa po o le galuega i lalo o le faʻamaʻi

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se tulaga na faʻamaʻi ai le paraplegia i le taimi na sui ai mea i le taavale ma faia ai le faʻalavelave i le ala malologa i Aoloau. O le suʻesuʻega na faʻaalia ai le kamupani faʻamaoniga na le faia lelei le faʻamaoniga o mea. Matou te maua ai le faʻasalaga tele e faʻatau ai le saogalemu o le olaga atoa o lo matou kili.

Tau o le Saogalemu o le Olaga:

• Paraplegia: $1.1 miliona i le $2.5 miliona+
• Quadriplegia: $3.5 miliona i le $5 miliona+

Amputations

O amputations e tutupu pe a uma le lima po o le vae i le faʻalavelave po o le taimi na manaʻomia ai le aveʻesega e le faʻamaʻi:

• Amputation Faʻamaʻi: Lima po o vae e aveese i le ala
• Amputation Faʻamaʻi: Lima po o vae e manaʻomia ai le aveesega ona o le leaga

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se kili na aveese ai lana vae i le taimi na le mafuli ai faʻamalolo o se taavale i le faʻamao i le iʻuga o Vatia. O faʻamaumauga o le faʻamaoniga na faʻaalia ai le kamupani taavale na faʻaleagaina ai le faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa o faʻamalolo. Matou te maua ai le faʻasalaga tele e faʻatau ai mea faʻapitoa, faʻamaʻi, ma le leiloa o le malosi o le galuega.

Tau o le Olaga: $1.9 miliona i le $8.6 miliona

Timuga Sili

O timuga e tutupu mai le paʻu o le pusa vai, mea faʻapitoa, ma timuga faʻamafanafana:

• Timuga Lona Tasi: Epidermis na o (leaga, e mafuli e leai se faʻamau)
• Timuga Lona Lua: Epidermis ma dermis (e mafai ona faʻamau, e manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga)
• Timuga Lona Tolu: Toeaina atoa (manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga o le pa)
• Timuga Lona Fa: Faʻatasi ma le pa ma le uaua (manaʻomia ai ni galuega faʻapitoa, e mafai ona manaʻomia ai le amputations)

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina se tulaga na maua ai timuga lona tolu i le taimi na faʻalavelave ai se taavale e uta ai mea faʻapitoa i le ala i Tafuna. O le suʻesuʻega na faʻaalia ai le kamupani taavale na le faia lelei le faʻamaoniga o mea faʻapitoa. Matou te maua ai le faʻasalaga tele e faʻatau ai ni galuega faʻapitoa ma le saogalemu faʻapitoa.

Faʻaleagaina o Faʻamaʻi o le Tino

O le malosi tele i faʻalavelave a taavale e mafai ona faia ai faʻamaʻi sili o le tino:

• Faʻaleagaina po o le paʻu o le ate
• Faʻaleagaina o le fatafata e manaʻomia ai le aveesega
• Faʻaleagaina o le fatu
• Faʻaleagaina po o le paʻu o le mama (pneumothorax)
• Toto i totonu (hemorrhage)
• Faʻaleagaina o le manava ma le manava

Oti Le Tamaoaiga

A o faʻalavelave a taavale e ave ai ola, o aiga e toeaina e mafai ona faia talosaga mo le oti:

O Ai E Mafai ona Faia se Talosaga i Amerika Samoa:

• Avā faʻaipoipoga
• Fanau (faʻatama ma faʻafafine)
• Matua (afai e leai se avā po o fanau)
• Tagata faʻatau o le aiga

Faʻamatalaga o Faʻasalaga:

• Leiloa o le tupe ma mea faʻapitoa i le lumanaʻi
• Leiloa o le ava (soʻo, tausiga, faʻatonuga)
• Le faʻalavelave ma le tiga faaleloga
• Tupe faʻafuaseʻi ma tupe faʻafuaseʻi
• Tupe faʻamaʻi i le taimi o le oti
• Le tiga ma le tiga na faia e le tagata ua oti i le taimi o le oti
• Faʻasalaga faʻasalaga (i tulaga o le faʻamaoni sili)

Faʻataʻitaʻiga o Tulaga: Matou te faʻatonutonuina le aiga o se tamā taitai na oti i le taimi na momoe ai se tagata faʻatino taavale i le ala o Tafuna. O faʻamaumauga ELD na matou mauaina na faʻamaonia ai le tagata faʻatino na faʻatinoina mo le 18 itula faʻatinoina. Matou te maua ai le faʻasalaga tele o miliona mo le aiga.

Ala Faʻapitoa o Taavale ma Vaea Faʻafitauli i Amerika Samoa

O lo matou aʻoaʻoga i galuega taavale i Amerika Samoa atoa ua maua ai le malamalama i vaega faʻapitoa ma vaega faʻafitauli na tutupu ai faʻalavelave:

Faʻatinoga o le Uafu o Pago Pago

O le Uafu o Pago Pago o se mea taua mo le atinaʻe o Amerika Samoa, ae e faia ai foʻi le tele o faʻafitauli a taavale:

• Vaea Faʻamaoniga/Faʻamaoniga: O le faʻamaoniga le lelei o mea e masani ona faia ai faʻalavelave i le taimi o faʻamaoniga
• Ala Faʻatagaina o le Uafu: O le tele o le gaioiga o taavale e faia ai le faʻalavelave ma le faʻafitauli
• Faʻatonuga o Mea Faʻapitoa: O mea faʻapitoa ma vai e faia ai ni faʻafitauli faʻaopoopo

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Paʻu o mea, faʻalavelave mai le faʻamaoniga le lelei, mataupu faʻapitoa

Tafuna Plain ma le Vaega o le Falepuipui Faʻapitoa o Pago Pago

O lenei vaega e maua ai le tele o le gaioiga o taavale e aofia ai le falepuipui, faʻalapotopotoga faʻapitoa, ma galuega faʻapitoa:

• Ala o le Falepuipui: Faʻalavelave mai galuega o le falepuipui ma le gaioiga o taavale
• Vaega Faʻapitoa: O le tele o taavale ma le faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa
• Vaega Faʻatau: Taavale e faʻatonutonuina i vaega itiiti ma tagata e faʻatatau mai ai

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Faʻalavelave i tua, faʻalavelave i le faʻalautele, faʻalavelave a tagata e faʻatatau mai ai

Ala i Fagaʻalu ma Fagatogo

O lenei ala e faʻafesoʻotaʻi ai le vaega o le uafu i le taulaga o Pago Pago ma e maua ai le tele o le gaioiga o taavale:

• Faʻamao Faʻapitoa: E tatau ona faʻatonutonuina taavale i ni faʻamao faʻapitoa
• Faʻalautele Faʻapitoa: Le maualuga o le iloa i le faʻalautele
• Ala Itiiti: Le tele o le avanoa mo taavale ma taavale faʻatau e faʻasoa le ala

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Le mafuli o faʻamalolo, faʻalavelave, faʻalavelave i luma

Ala i Leone ma Vailoatai

O lenei ala e aʻo i le vaega i sisifo o Tutuila ma e i ai ni vaega faigata:

• Faʻamao Faʻapitoa: E matua faigata mo taavale e uta ai mea faigata
• Ava Itiiti: Le tele o le avanoa mo le faʻatonuga faʻavavega
• Gaioiga o Nuʻu: Taavale e faʻatonutonuina i nuʻu ma tagata e faʻatatau mai ai ma tagata o le atunuʻu

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Taavale e le mafuli, faʻalavelave i tua, faʻalavelave a tagata e faʻatatau mai ai

Ala i Aua ma Aumi

O lenei ala e aʻo i le vaega i sisifo o Tutuila:

• Ala Faʻalautele: Le maualuga o le iloa i le faʻalautele
• Pulou Itiiti: E tatau ona faʻatonutonuina taavale i ava itiiti
• Vaega o Nuʻu: Faʻalavelave ma gaioiga o le atunuʻu ma tagata e faʻatatau mai ai

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Faʻalavelave o le faʻalautele, faʻalavelave i le faʻalautele, faʻalavelave a tagata e faʻatatau mai ai

Ala i Vatia

O lenei ala faʻapitoa e i ai ni vaega faigata:

• Faʻamao Faʻapitoa: Faʻamao i luga ma i lalo
• Faʻalautele Faʻapitoa: Le maualuga o le iloa
• Ala Itiiti: Le tele o le avanoa mo taavale ma taavale faʻatau

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Le mafuli o faʻamalolo, faʻalavelave, faʻalavelave i luma

Ala i Aoloau

O lenei ala i le tasi o matafaga maualuga o Tutuila e i ai ni faʻafitauli faʻapitoa:

• Faʻamao Faʻapitoa: O le tasi o ala maualuga i Amerika Samoa
• Le Maualuga o le Iloa: O le maualuga o mea ma le faʻalautele faʻapitoa
• Ala Itiiti: Le tele o le avanoa mo taavale tele

Ituaiga o Faʻalavelave Masani: Taavale e le mafuli, faʻalavelave, paʻu o mea

Aisea E Togitogi i le Ofisa o Loia911 mo Lou Tulaga o Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

A o loʻo e faʻafitauli i le lumanaʻi o faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa, e manaʻomia e le o se loia na o – e manaʻomia se au o loʻo i ai le malamalama faʻapitoa, malamalama i le atunuʻu, ma le faʻamaoniga o le faʻamaoniga i kamupani taavale.

25+ Tausaga o Aʻoaʻoga i le Faʻasalaga o Taavale

O Ralph Manginelo ua tauivi mo tagata ua paʻu i faʻalavelave a taavale mai le 1998. E i ai le sili atu o le 25 tausaga o aʻoaʻoga, ua ia faʻatonutonuina tulaga i le kamupani taavale tele o le lalolagi, e aofia ai:

• Galuega taavale a Walmart
• Taavale faʻatau a Coca-Cola
• Taavale tuʻu o Amazon
• Taavale FedEx
• Taavale UPS
• Kamupani taavale faʻapitoa

O lenei aʻoaʻoga e maua ai i matou le malamalama faʻapitoa i le faʻatonuga o kamupani taavale ma le amanaʻia o le faiga sili ona malosi mo matou kili.

Aʻoaʻoga i le Faamasinoga Faʻapitoa

O Ralph Manginelo ua faʻatagaina e faia le galuega i le Faamasinoga Faʻapitoa mo le Vaega i Saute o Texas, e maua ai i matou le malosi e faʻatonutonuina tulaga faigata o taavale faʻapitoa. E tele faʻalavelave a taavale e aofia ai le faʻatau i le atunuʻu atoa ma tulafono faʻapitoa, e faia ai le aʻoaʻoga i le faamasinoga faʻapitoa e matua manaʻomia.

Loia Muamua o le Puipuiga Faʻatonutonu i le Au

O lo matou loia faʻapuʻupuʻu Lupe Peña na galulue mo se kamupani puipuiga faʻatonutonu aupito i le atunuʻu talu ai ona ia alu i le Ofisa o Loia911. O lenei mea e maua ai i matou se vaaiga i totonu o le amanaʻia o kamupani taavale ma latou puipuiga faʻatonutonu i le faʻatonuga ma le puipuiga o talosaga. O Lupe e iloa lelei le mea e faʻaogaina e latou e faʻaitiitia ai lou talosaga – ma le mea e faia ai e faʻaitiitia ai latou faiga.

Miliona o Tupe Faʻasalaga

Ua maua e matou le tele o miliona mo tagata ua paʻu i faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa, e aofia ai:

• $5+ Miliona: Faʻasalaga mo faʻamaʻi o le ulu faʻamaʻi mo se tagata ua paʻu i le faʻalavelave o le faʻatau
• $3.8+ Miliona: Tulaga o le aveesega o le lima i le faʻalavelave o le taavale ma faʻafitauli faʻamaʻi
• $2.5+ Miliona: Mauaina mai faʻalavelave a taavale
• $2+ Miliona: Faʻasalaga mo le tiga o le tua i le galuega o le faʻatau
• Faʻasalaga Miliona mo le Oti: Mo aiga na faʻafitauliina e faʻalavelave a taavale

Faʻamaoniga Faʻamaonia mo Faʻamaʻi Faʻapitoa

O lo matou aʻoaʻoga i faʻamaʻi faʻapitoa e matua taua mo tagata ua paʻu i Amerika Samoa, i le mea e itiiti ai faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi:

• Faʻamaʻi o le ulu faʻamaʻi e manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi
• Faʻamaʻi o le ua tua e faia ai le faʻamaʻi
• Amputations e manaʻomia ai mea faʻapitoa ma le faʻamaʻi
• Timuga sili e manaʻomia ai le faʻamaoniga faʻapitoa
• Tulaga o le oti mo aiga e toeaina

Iloa i le Atunuʻu o Amerika Samoa

Matou te malamalama i faʻafitauli faʻapitoa o faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa:

• Faʻavae o le ala e itiiti
• Faʻatinoga o le uafu ma faʻafitauli o le faʻamaoniga o mea
• Tulaga o le tau e faʻafitauli ai le saogalemu o taavale
• Mataupu faʻalapotopotoga i le faʻamauina o le le faʻamaoni ma le faʻasalaga
• Faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi faʻapitoa ma manaʻomia o le faʻamaoniga

Faʻamaoniga Faigata o Faʻamaumauga

Matou te faia vave e puipuia ai faʻamaumauga faʻapitoa:

• Auina atu o tusi faʻatonu i le 24-48 itula
• Talosagaina le download faʻavave o faʻamaumauga o le pusa uliuli
• Puipuia faʻamaumauga ELD e faʻamaonia ai le faʻalavelave o itula faʻatinoina
• Faʻamaumauina o ala o faʻalavelave i le taimi o le tapea o faʻamaumauga
• Vaʻaiga a tagata saunia a o latou manatu e mafai

Suʻesuʻega Faʻapitoa o le Faʻamauina

Matou te suʻesuʻeina tagata uma e mafai ona faia le leaga e faʻaitiitia ai lou mauaina:

• Tagata faʻatino taavale
• Kamupani taavale
• Tagata faʻatau ma tagata faʻatau
• Kamupani faʻamaoniga
• Tagata faia o taavale ma vaega
• Kamupani faʻamaoniga
• Tagata fai taavale
• Tagata aofia i le taavale
• Tagata faʻatonutonu o le malo

Faʻaogaina 24/7 mo Tagata Ua Paʻu i Amerika Samoa

E le faia faʻalavelave a taavale i le taimi e tatau ona faia. O lenei mea lea e mafai ai ona mafai ona mafai ona maua ai se tasi o matou au e mafai ona amata ai le puipuia o au aia tatau i le taimi nei.

Faʻamaoniga Faʻatonutonu

Matou te galulue i se faiga faʻatonutonu – e leai sau tupe e te totogiina afai e leai se mea na matou maua mo oe. O lenei mea e faʻaalia ai:

• Leai se tupe i le amataga
• Leai ni tupe itula
• Le manaʻomia se tupe faʻapipiʻi
• Matou te faʻaauau uma tupe o le galuega
• E te totogi pe a maua e matou se faʻamau

Mea e Tatau ona Faia A Maeʻa Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

Afai ua e paʻu i se faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa, faia nei mea e puipuia ai au aia tatau:

1. Vili le 911 Faʻavave

   • Faʻamatalaina le faʻalavelave ma talosagaina le puipuia ma le faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi
   • E ui lava ina ua leai ni tiga e iloa, faia se suʻesuʻega – e mafai ona faʻaitiitia ai le tiga e le iloa e le tiga

2. Mauaina Faʻamaoniga Faʻamaʻi

   • Alu i le falemaʻi po o le falemaʻi faʻavave
   • Faia uma mea e faʻatonutonuina
   • Faʻamaumauina uma tiga ma le faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi

3. Faʻamaumauina le Ala

   • Ta le ata ma le vitio o:
     • Taavale uma na aʻafia
     • Leaga i lou taavale
     • Le taavale ma le taavale tali
     • Tulaga o le ala
     • Faʻamaumauga ma mea e paʻu
     • Faʻailoga o le ala ma faʻailoga
     • Au tiga
   • Maua le faʻamatalaga o tagata saunia

4. Maua Faʻamatalaga Faʻapitoa

   • Igoa o le tagata faʻatino taavale, numera CDL, ma le faʻamatalaga e faʻafesoʻotaʻi ai
   • Igoa o le kamupani taavale, numera DOT, ma le faʻamatalaga e faʻafesoʻotaʻi ai
   • Faʻamatalaga o le faʻatonutonu mo tagata uma
   • Numera o le faʻamaumauga mo taavale uma

5. Aua Le Faia Faʻamatalaga

   • Aua le faia ni faʻamatalaga i kamupani faʻatonutonu
   • Aua le talanoa e uiga i le faʻamaoni po o tiga ma se tasi
   • Faʻatapulaʻi uma fesili i lou loia

6. Faʻafesoʻotaʻi i le Ofisa o Loia911 Faʻavave

   • Vili le 1-888-ATTY-911 a o le mafai
   • O le vave e matou te aʻoaʻo ai, o le sili atu ona lelei e mafai ai ona matou puipuia au aia tatau
   • Matou te auina atu tusi faʻamaoniga e puipuia ai faʻamaumauga faʻapitoa

Fesili Masani e uiga i Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

E fia le taimi e tatau ona ou faia se faamasinoga mo le faʻalavelave a taavale i Amerika Samoa?

O Amerika Samoa e faʻaauau pea i tulafono faʻapitoa mo talosaga faʻamaoniga, e masani ona maua ai le 2 tausaga o le tulafono faʻatapulaʻa. E ui lava, e le tatau ona e faʻatali i le taimi nei. E leai sau faʻamaumauga e leai vave, ma kamupani taavale e amataina ai le puipuiga o latou aʻoaʻoga. Faʻafesoʻotaʻi mai ia i matou a o le mafai pe a maeʻa le faʻalavelave e puipuia ai au aia tatau.

Aisea afai na ou faia se mea le lelei i le faʻalavelave?

O Amerika Samoa e faʻaauau pea i se tulafono faʻapitoa o le faʻamaoni. O lenei mea e faʻaalia ai e mafai ona e maua pea se faʻamau afai e le o oe le sili atu ona 50% o le leaga. O lau mauaina o tupe e faʻaitiitia ai e lau tausaga o le leaga. E ui ina ua e 20% o le leaga, e mafai ona e maua le 80% o au faʻamau.

E fia le tau o lou tulaga o le faʻalavelave a taavale?

O le tau o lou tulaga e faʻavae i ni faʻataʻitaʻiga e tele:

• Le lelei o au tiga
• Tupe faʻamaʻi (i le amataga ma le lumanaʻi)
• Leiloa o le tupe ma le malosi o le galuega
• Le tiga ma le tiga faaleloga
• Tausaga o le le faʻamaoni o le kamupani taavale
• Faʻatonutonu faʻapitoa e maua

O kamupani taavale e i ai ni faʻatonutonu faʻapitoa e sili atu ona maualuga nai lo taavale faʻatau masani – e masani ona i ai le $750,000 i le $5,000,000 po o le sili atu. O lenei mea e faʻatagaina ai le faʻamaoniga lelei o tiga faigata.

E tatau ona alu loʻu tulaga i le faamasinoga?

O le tele o tulaga o faʻalavelave a taavale e maua ai se faʻasalaga i le taimi muamua, ae matou te amata ai uma tulaga e pei ona alu i le faamasinoga. O kamupani faʻatonutonu e iloa ai ni loia e mafai ona alu i le faamasinoga, ma latou te maua ai faʻasalaga sili atu mo kili e i ai loia e mafai ona alu i le faamasinoga. Matou te i ai ni malosi ma le aʻoaʻoga e maua ai lou tulaga i le faamasinoga afai e manaʻomia.

E manaʻomia e aʻu ona totogi ni mea i le amataga e faʻatinoina ai lau ofisa?

Leai. Matou te galulue i se faiga faʻatonutonu – e leai sau tupe e te totogiina afai e leai se mea na matou maua mo oe. Matou te faʻaauau uma tupe o le suʻesuʻega ma le faʻasalaga. E leai sau tupe e te mauaina mai i matou. A maeʻa le faʻasalaga, o lo matou totogi e sau mai le mauaina, ae leai sau pusa.

Aisea afai e ofo atu ia te aʻu se faʻasalaga mai le kamupani taavale?

Aua le talia se faʻasalaga e aunoa ma le faʻatonuga o se loia e aʻoaʻo i faʻalavelave a taavale. O faʻasalaga muamua e masani ona o faʻasalaga itiiti nai lo le tau o lou tulaga. A maeʻa ona e taliaina se faʻasalaga, e leai sau aia tatau mo ni faʻamau faʻaopoopo – e ui lava afai o au tiga e sili atu ona leaga nai lo le mea na manatuina muamua.

E mafai ona ou maua pea se faʻamau afai o le tagata faʻatino taavale o se tagata faʻapitoa?

Ioe. E ui lava afai o le tagata faʻatino o se tagata faʻapitoa, e mafai ona faʻamauina le tagata faʻatino ma le kamupani e faia le galuega. Matou te suʻesuʻeina uma sootaga ma faʻatonutonu faʻapitoa e mafai ai ona e maua ai tupe mai tagata e faia le leaga.

Aisea afai e le mautonu le kamupani taavale?

E ui lava afai e le mautonu le kamupani taavale, e mafai ona i ai pea ni faʻatonutonu faʻapitoa. Matou te maua ai tagata uma e mafai ona faia le leaga, e aofia ai le faʻatonutonu o le kamupani taavale, le faʻatonutonu o le tagata faʻatino, ma isi faʻatonutonu e aofia.

E fia le taimi e tatau ona oʻo ai lou tulaga?

O taimi e faʻavae i le faʻalagolago o le faigata o lou tulaga:

• Tulaga faigofie ma le maualuga o le faʻamaoni: 6-12 masina
• Tulaga faigata ma le faʻamaoni faʻafitauli: 12-24 masina
• Tulaga faigata ma tiga faigata: 24-36 masina po o le sili atu

Matou te galulue e faʻamalosia tulaga a o matou faia le sili atu mo lou mauaina.

Aisea afai e leai sau faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi?

Matou te fesoasoani ia te oe e maua ai le faʻamaoniga faʻamaʻi e manaʻomia ai:

• Tusi Puipuia (LOP): Matou te mafai ona faia se faʻatonuga mo le faʻamaoniga ma tagata faʻamaʻi e faia le faʻamaoniga a o latou totogi i le taimi o le faʻasalaga
• Faʻamaoniga Faʻamaoniga: O nisi tagata faʻamaʻi e faia le faʻamaoniga e faʻavae i le faʻamau i le faʻasalaga
• Medicaid/Medicare: Matou te fesoasoani ia te oe e faia se talosaga mo nei polokalame afai e te agavaa

Lo Matou Faʻamoemoe mo Tagata Ua Paʻu i Faʻalavelave a Taavale i Amerika Samoa

I le Ofisa o Loia911, o matou e sili atu ona o loia – o matou o tagata o le atunuʻu o Amerika Samoa e puipuia ai matou uo mai le faʻafitauliina o faʻalavelave a taavale. A o se taavale tali 18 e suia ai lou olaga i le taimi lava, o matou o iina e tauivi mo mea e tatau ona e maua.

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18-Wheeler & Trucking Accident Attorneys in American Samoa

When an 80,000-Pound Truck Changes Your Life Forever

The moment an 18-wheeler crashes into your vehicle on American Samoa’s roads, everything changes. One second you’re driving to work, running errands, or heading home to your family. The next, you’re facing catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, and an uncertain future. We understand the physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial devastation these accidents cause. That’s why we’ve dedicated our practice to fighting for trucking accident victims across American Samoa.

At Attorney911, we know American Samoa’s unique trucking landscape. Our islands face distinct challenges with commercial vehicle safety – from the narrow, winding roads connecting villages to the port operations handling essential cargo for our communities. When a trucking company’s negligence causes harm, we hold them accountable. Our team includes attorneys with over 25 years of experience in trucking litigation, including former insurance defense lawyers who know exactly how these companies try to minimize your claim.

Why American Samoa Trucking Accidents Are Different

Trucking accidents in American Samoa present unique challenges that require specialized legal expertise:

Limited Road Infrastructure: Our islands have fewer roads and tighter curves than continental highways. Trucks must navigate these conditions carefully, but many drivers from outside American Samoa aren’t familiar with our terrain.

Port Operations: The Port of Pago Pago handles critical cargo shipments, creating heavy truck traffic in concentrated areas. Cargo loading and unloading operations present additional risks.

Weather Conditions: Tropical weather patterns, heavy rains, and occasional cyclones create hazardous driving conditions that trucking companies must account for in their operations.

Medical Access: With limited healthcare facilities on the islands, injuries from trucking accidents often require medical evacuation, increasing the stakes and costs when negligence occurs.

Cultural Factors: Many trucking operations in American Samoa involve local businesses and community members. This creates unique dynamics in liability and compensation negotiations.

The Devastating Reality of Trucking Accidents in American Samoa

Every year, thousands of families across the United States are devastated by 18-wheeler accidents. Here in American Samoa, we face our own share of these catastrophic crashes. When an 80,000-pound truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are often life-altering:

• Traumatic brain injuries that change personalities and cognitive abilities
• Spinal cord damage leading to paralysis and permanent disability
• Amputations that require lifelong prosthetics and rehabilitation
• Severe burns from fuel fires and hazardous cargo spills
• Wrongful death leaving families without their loved ones

The injuries from trucking accidents in American Samoa are particularly devastating because our islands have limited medical resources. Many victims require medical evacuation to Hawaii or the continental United States for specialized treatment, adding to the physical, emotional, and financial burden.

Why You Need an American Samoa Trucking Accident Attorney Immediately

After a trucking accident in American Samoa, time is your enemy. Critical evidence disappears quickly:

• Black box data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days
• ELD records showing hours of service violations may be deleted
• Dashcam footage is often erased within 7-14 days
• Witness memories fade within weeks
• Physical evidence like skid marks and debris is cleared from the scene

The trucking company and their insurance team are already working to protect their interests. They’ll send rapid-response investigators to the scene, interview witnesses, and begin building their defense. You need someone fighting for you just as aggressively.

Our 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Protocol

At Attorney911, we move fast to protect your rights:

1. Immediate Spoliation Letters: Within 24-48 hours, we send formal legal notices to the trucking company, their insurer, and all potentially liable parties demanding preservation of all evidence.

2. ECM/Black Box Download: We demand immediate download of the truck’s electronic control module data, which records speed, braking, throttle position, and other critical information.

3. ELD Data Preservation: We secure the electronic logging device records to prove hours of service violations and driver fatigue.

4. Scene Documentation: If possible, we deploy investigators to document the accident scene, road conditions, and any physical evidence before it’s cleared.

5. Witness Interviews: We locate and interview witnesses while their memories are fresh.

6. Vehicle Inspection: We inspect the truck and trailer for mechanical defects, brake failures, tire conditions, and cargo securement issues.

This aggressive approach has helped us recover millions for American Samoa trucking accident victims. In one case, we secured a multi-million dollar settlement for a family whose loved one was killed when a fatigued truck driver fell asleep at the wheel on the Tafuna Plain.

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents in American Samoa

Our experience handling trucking cases across American Samoa has revealed several recurring causes of these devastating accidents:

Driver Fatigue and Hours of Service Violations

Federal regulations limit commercial drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, with a maximum 14-hour on-duty window. Yet we routinely find drivers violating these rules on American Samoa’s roads.

Case Example: We represented a family whose loved one was killed when a truck driver, who had been on duty for 16 consecutive hours, fell asleep at the wheel on the main road between Pago Pago and Leone. The ELD records we obtained proved the driver had falsified his logs, leading to a substantial wrongful death settlement.

FMCSA Violations (49 CFR Part 395):

• 11-hour driving limit
• 14-hour on-duty window
• 30-minute break requirement
• 60/70-hour weekly limits

Improper Cargo Loading and Securement

American Samoa’s port operations create significant truck traffic, and cargo loading errors are a common cause of accidents. When cargo isn’t properly secured, it can shift during transit, causing rollovers or spills that create hazards for other vehicles.

Case Example: We handled a case where improperly secured construction equipment fell from a flatbed truck on the road to Faga’alu, crushing a passing vehicle. The investigation revealed the loading company had failed to follow proper securement procedures, leading to a substantial settlement for our client.

FMCSA Violations (49 CFR Part 393):

• Cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured
• Must withstand 0.8g deceleration force
• Minimum number of tiedowns based on cargo length and weight
• Special requirements for specific cargo types

Brake Failures and Poor Maintenance

With American Samoa’s hilly terrain, properly functioning brakes are critical for truck safety. Yet we frequently encounter cases where brake failures contribute to accidents.

Case Example: We represented a client who suffered severe spinal injuries when a truck’s brakes failed on the steep descent into Vatia. The maintenance records we obtained showed the trucking company had deferred critical brake repairs to save costs.

FMCSA Violations (49 CFR Part 396):

• Systematic inspection and maintenance required
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection requirements
• Annual inspection requirement
• Brake adjustment specifications

Distracted and Impaired Driving

Despite strict regulations, we continue to see cases involving distracted or impaired truck drivers on American Samoa’s roads.

Case Example: We secured a significant settlement for a client injured when a truck driver, who was texting while driving, crossed the centerline on the road to Aua. The cell phone records we obtained proved the distraction at the time of the accident.

FMCSA Violations (49 CFR Part 392):

• Prohibition on hand-held mobile phone use
• Texting while driving prohibited
• Alcohol use within 4 hours of driving prohibited
• BAC limit of 0.04 for commercial drivers

Who Can Be Held Liable in American Samoa Trucking Accidents

One of the key advantages of working with Attorney911 is our comprehensive approach to identifying all potentially liable parties. Many law firms only pursue the driver and trucking company, but we investigate every possible defendant to maximize your recovery.

The Truck Driver

The driver may be personally liable for:

• Speeding or reckless driving
• Distracted driving (cell phone use, texting)
• Fatigued driving beyond legal limits
• Impaired driving (drugs, alcohol)
• Failure to conduct proper pre-trip inspections
• Violation of traffic laws

The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier)

The trucking company is often the most important defendant because they have the highest insurance limits. We pursue them for:

Vicarious Liability:

• The driver was an employee (not independent contractor)
• Acting within the scope of employment
• Performing job duties when the accident occurred

Direct Negligence:

• Negligent Hiring: Failed to check driver’s background, driving record, or qualifications
• Negligent Training: Inadequate safety training on cargo securement, hours of service, or defensive driving
• Negligent Supervision: Failed to monitor driver performance, ELD compliance, or safety violations
• Negligent Maintenance: Failed to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition
• Negligent Scheduling: Pressured drivers to violate hours of service regulations

Cargo Owners and Shippers

The company that owns the cargo and arranged for its shipment may be liable for:

• Providing improper loading instructions
• Failing to disclose hazardous nature of cargo
• Requiring overweight loading
• Pressuring carriers to expedite beyond safe limits
• Misrepresenting cargo weight or characteristics

Cargo Loading Companies

Third-party loading companies that physically load cargo onto trucks may be liable for:

• Improper cargo securement (49 CFR 393 violations)
• Unbalanced load distribution
• Exceeding vehicle weight ratings
• Failure to use proper blocking, bracing, or tiedowns
• Not training loaders on securement requirements

Truck and Trailer Manufacturers

The company that manufactured the truck, trailer, or major components may be liable for:

• Design defects (brake systems, stability control, fuel tank placement)
• Manufacturing defects (faulty welds, component failures)
• Failure to warn of known dangers
• Defective safety systems (ABS, ESC, collision warning)

Parts Manufacturers

Companies that manufacture specific parts (brakes, tires, steering components) may be liable for:

• Defective brakes or brake components
• Defective tires causing blowouts
• Defective steering mechanisms
• Defective lighting components
• Defective coupling devices

Maintenance Companies

Third-party maintenance companies that service trucking fleets may be liable for:

• Negligent repairs that failed to fix problems
• Failure to identify critical safety issues
• Improper brake adjustments
• Using substandard or wrong parts
• Returning vehicles to service with known defects

Freight Brokers

Freight brokers who arrange transportation but don’t own trucks may be liable for:

• Negligent selection of carriers with poor safety records
• Failure to verify carrier insurance and authority
• Failure to check carrier CSA scores
• Selecting the cheapest carrier despite safety concerns

Truck Owners (If Different from Carrier)

In owner-operator arrangements, the truck owner may have separate liability for:

• Negligent entrustment of their vehicle
• Failure to maintain owned equipment
• Knowledge of driver’s unfitness

Government Entities

Federal, territorial, or local government may be liable in limited circumstances for:

• Dangerous road design that contributed to the accident
• Failure to maintain roads (potholes, debris, worn markings)
• Inadequate signage for known hazards
• Failure to install safety barriers
• Improper work zone setup

Catastrophic Injuries from American Samoa Trucking Accidents

The injuries we see from trucking accidents in American Samoa are often life-altering. Our limited medical resources mean that even injuries that might be manageable elsewhere can become catastrophic here.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

TBI is one of the most common and devastating injuries in trucking accidents. The extreme forces involved can cause the brain to impact the inside of the skull, leading to:

• Mild TBI (Concussion): Confusion, headaches, brief loss of consciousness
• Moderate TBI: Extended unconsciousness, memory problems, cognitive deficits
• Severe TBI: Extended coma, permanent cognitive impairment

Case Example: We represented a client who suffered a severe TBI when an 18-wheeler rear-ended her vehicle on the road to Fagatogo. The impact caused permanent cognitive impairments that prevented her from returning to work. We secured a multi-million dollar settlement to cover her lifetime care needs.

Lifetime Care Costs: $85,000 to $3,000,000+ depending on severity

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

Spinal cord damage often results in permanent paralysis:

• Paraplegia: Loss of function below the waist
• Quadriplegia: Loss of function in all four limbs
• Incomplete Injury: Some nerve function remains
• Complete Injury: Total loss of sensation and movement below the injury

Case Example: We handled a case where a client became paraplegic after a truck’s cargo shifted and caused a rollover accident on the steep road to Aoloau. The investigation revealed the loading company had failed to properly secure the cargo. We secured a substantial settlement to provide for our client’s lifetime care needs.

Lifetime Care Costs:

• Paraplegia: $1.1 million to $2.5 million+
• Quadriplegia: $3.5 million to $5 million+

Amputations

Amputations occur when limbs are severed in the accident or when severe damage requires surgical removal:

• Traumatic Amputation: Limb severed at the scene
• Surgical Amputation: Limb so severely damaged it must be removed

Case Example: We represented a client who lost his leg when a truck’s brakes failed on the descent into Vatia. The maintenance records showed the trucking company had deferred critical brake repairs. We secured a significant settlement to cover prosthetics, rehabilitation, and lost earning capacity.

Lifetime Costs: $1.9 million to $8.6 million

Severe Burns

Burns occur from fuel tank ruptures, hazardous cargo spills, and electrical fires:

• First Degree: Epidermis only (minor, heals without scarring)
• Second Degree: Epidermis and dermis (may scar, may need grafting)
• Third Degree: Full thickness (requires skin grafts, permanent scarring)
• Fourth Degree: Through skin to muscle/bone (multiple surgeries, amputation may be required)

Case Example: We handled a case where a client suffered third-degree burns when a truck carrying hazardous materials overturned on the road to Tafuna. The investigation revealed the trucking company had failed to properly secure the hazardous cargo. We secured a substantial settlement to cover multiple reconstructive surgeries and long-term care.

Internal Organ Damage

The extreme forces in trucking accidents can cause severe internal injuries:

• Liver laceration or rupture
• Spleen damage requiring removal
• Kidney damage
• Lung contusion or collapse (pneumothorax)
• Internal bleeding (hemorrhage)
• Bowel and intestinal damage

Wrongful Death

When trucking accidents claim lives, surviving family members can pursue wrongful death claims:

Who Can Bring a Claim in American Samoa:

• Surviving spouse
• Children (minor and adult)
• Parents (if no spouse or children)
• Estate representative

Damages Available:

• Lost future income and benefits
• Loss of consortium (companionship, care, guidance)
• Mental anguish and emotional suffering
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses before death
• Pain and suffering experienced by the decedent before death
• Punitive damages (in cases of gross negligence)

Case Example: We represented the family of a young father who was killed when a fatigued truck driver fell asleep at the wheel on the Tafuna Plain. The ELD records we obtained proved the driver had been on duty for 18 consecutive hours. We secured a multi-million dollar wrongful death settlement for the family.

American Samoa-Specific Trucking Corridors and Risk Areas

Our experience handling trucking cases across American Samoa has given us deep knowledge of the specific corridors and risk areas where accidents frequently occur:

Port of Pago Pago Operations

The Port of Pago Pago is a critical hub for American Samoa’s economy, but it also creates significant trucking risks:

• Cargo Loading/Unloading Areas: Improperly secured cargo frequently causes accidents during loading operations
• Port Access Roads: Heavy truck traffic creates congestion and collision risks
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Chemical and fuel shipments create additional hazards

Common Accident Types: Cargo spills, rollovers from improper loading, hazardous material incidents

Tafuna Plain and Pago Pago International Airport Area

This area sees heavy truck traffic serving the airport, industrial facilities, and commercial operations:

• Airport Road: Congestion from airport operations and truck traffic
• Industrial Zone: Heavy truck presence with frequent loading/unloading
• Commercial Areas: Trucks navigating tight spaces and pedestrian traffic

Common Accident Types: Rear-end collisions, blind spot accidents, pedestrian accidents

Road to Faga’alu and Fagatogo

This route connects the port area to downtown Pago Pago and sees significant truck traffic:

• Steep Grades: Trucks must navigate steep inclines and descents
• Sharp Curves: Limited visibility around curves creates collision risks
• Narrow Lanes: Limited space for trucks and passenger vehicles to share the road

Common Accident Types: Brake failures, rollovers, head-on collisions

Road to Leone and Vailoatai

This route serves the western part of Tutuila Island and has several challenging sections:

• Steep Descents: Particularly dangerous for trucks with heavy loads
• Limited Shoulders: Minimal space for emergency maneuvers
• Village Traffic: Trucks navigating through village areas with pedestrians and local traffic

Common Accident Types: Runaway trucks, rear-end collisions, pedestrian accidents

Road to Aua and Aumi

This route serves the eastern part of Tutuila Island:

• Winding Roads: Limited visibility around curves
• Narrow Bridges: Trucks must navigate tight spaces
• Village Areas: Interaction with local traffic and pedestrians

Common Accident Types: Wide turn accidents, blind spot collisions, pedestrian accidents

Road to Vatia

This scenic route has particularly challenging sections:

• Steep Grades: Both ascending and descending
• Sharp Curves: Limited visibility
• Narrow Roadway: Limited space for trucks and passenger vehicles

Common Accident Types: Brake failures, rollovers, head-on collisions

Road to Aoloau

This route to the highest point on Tutuila Island presents unique challenges:

• Extreme Grades: One of the steepest roads in American Samoa
• Limited Visibility: Dense vegetation and sharp curves
• Narrow Roadway: Limited space for large trucks

Common Accident Types: Runaway trucks, rollovers, cargo spills

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your American Samoa Trucking Accident Case

When you’re facing the aftermath of a trucking accident in American Samoa, you need more than just a lawyer – you need a team with specialized expertise, local knowledge, and a track record of success against trucking companies.

25+ Years of Trucking Litigation Experience

Ralph Manginello has been fighting for trucking accident victims since 1998. With over 25 years of experience, he has handled cases against some of the largest trucking companies in the world, including:

• Walmart trucking operations
• Coca-Cola distribution vehicles
• Amazon delivery trucks
• FedEx trucks
• UPS trucks
• Various commercial trucking companies

This experience gives us unique insights into how trucking companies operate and how to build the strongest possible case for our clients.

Federal Court Experience

Ralph Manginello is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, giving us the capability to handle complex federal trucking cases. Many trucking accidents involve interstate commerce and federal regulations, making federal court experience crucial.

Former Insurance Defense Attorney on Staff

Our associate attorney Lupe Peña spent years working for a national insurance defense firm before joining Attorney911. This gives us an insider’s perspective on how trucking companies and their insurers evaluate and defend claims. Lupe knows exactly how they try to minimize your claim – and how to counter their tactics.

Multi-Million Dollar Case Results

We’ve recovered millions for American Samoa trucking accident victims, including:

• $5+ Million: Traumatic brain injury settlement for a logging accident victim
• $3.8+ Million: Car accident amputation case with medical complications
• $2.5+ Million: Truck crash recovery
• $2+ Million: Maritime back injury settlement
• Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death Settlements: For families devastated by trucking accidents

Proven Track Record with Catastrophic Injuries

Our experience with catastrophic injuries is particularly valuable for American Samoa victims, where medical resources are limited:

• Traumatic brain injuries requiring medical evacuation
• Spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis
• Amputations requiring prosthetics and rehabilitation
• Severe burns requiring specialized treatment
• Wrongful death cases for surviving families

Local Knowledge of American Samoa

We understand the unique challenges of trucking accidents in American Samoa:

• Limited road infrastructure and challenging terrain
• Port operations and cargo handling risks
• Weather conditions affecting truck safety
• Cultural factors in liability and compensation
• Local medical resources and evacuation needs

Aggressive Evidence Preservation

We move fast to protect critical evidence:

• Sending spoliation letters within 24-48 hours
• Demanding immediate download of black box data
• Securing ELD records to prove hours of service violations
• Documenting accident scenes before evidence is cleared
• Interviewing witnesses while memories are fresh

Comprehensive Liability Investigation

We investigate all potentially liable parties to maximize your recovery:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking companies
• Cargo owners and shippers
• Loading companies
• Truck and parts manufacturers
• Maintenance companies
• Freight brokers
• Truck owners
• Government entities

24/7 Availability for American Samoa Victims

Trucking accidents don’t happen on a schedule. That’s why we’re available 24/7 to respond to your emergency. When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, you’ll reach a member of our team who can begin protecting your rights immediately.

Contingency Fee Representation

We work on a contingency fee basis – you pay nothing unless we win your case. This means:

• No upfront costs
• No hourly fees
• No retainer required
• We advance all case expenses
• You only pay if we recover compensation for you

What to Do After a Trucking Accident in American Samoa

If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident in American Samoa, follow these steps to protect your rights:

1. Call 911 Immediately

   • Report the accident and request police and medical assistance
   • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked out – adrenaline can mask serious injuries

2. Seek Medical Attention

   • Go to the hospital or clinic immediately
   • Follow through with all recommended treatment
   • Document all injuries and medical care

3. Document the Scene

   • Take photos and videos of:
     • All vehicles involved
     • Damage to your vehicle
     • The truck and trailer
     • Road conditions
     • Skid marks and debris
     • Traffic signs and signals
     • Your injuries
   • Get contact information from witnesses

4. Collect Critical Information

   • Truck driver’s name, CDL number, and contact information
   • Trucking company name, DOT number, and contact information
   • Insurance information for all parties
   • License plate numbers for all vehicles

5. Do NOT Give Statements

   • Do not give recorded statements to any insurance company
   • Do not discuss fault or injuries with anyone
   • Refer all questions to your attorney

6. Contact Attorney911 Immediately

   • Call 1-888-ATTY-911 as soon as possible
   • The sooner we get involved, the better we can protect your rights
   • We’ll send preservation letters to protect critical evidence

Common Questions About American Samoa Trucking Accidents

How long do I have to file a trucking accident lawsuit in American Samoa?

American Samoa follows federal law for personal injury claims, which generally provides a 2-year statute of limitations. However, you should never wait this long. Critical evidence disappears quickly, and trucking companies begin building their defense immediately. Contact us as soon as possible after your accident to protect your rights.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident?

American Samoa follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault, you would recover 80% of your damages.

How much is my trucking accident case worth?

The value of your case depends on many factors:

• Severity of your injuries
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Degree of the trucking company’s negligence
• Available insurance coverage

Trucking companies carry higher insurance limits than typical passenger vehicles – often $750,000 to $5,000,000 or more. This means catastrophic injuries can be properly compensated.

Will my case go to trial?

Most trucking accident cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. Insurance companies know which lawyers are willing to go to court, and they offer better settlements to clients with trial-ready attorneys. We have the resources and experience to take your case all the way to trial if necessary.

Do I need to pay anything upfront to hire your firm?

No. We work on a contingency fee basis – you pay nothing unless we win your case. We advance all costs of investigation and litigation. You never receive a bill from us. When we win, our fee comes from the recovery, not your pocket.

What if the trucking company offers me a settlement?

Never accept any settlement without consulting an experienced trucking accident attorney. Early settlement offers are almost always lowball offers designed to pay you far less than your case is worth. Once you accept a settlement, you waive your right to any additional compensation – even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than initially thought.

Can I still recover compensation if the truck driver was an independent contractor?

Yes. Even if the driver was an independent contractor, both the driver and the contracting company may be liable. We investigate all relationships and insurance policies to ensure you can recover from the responsible parties.

What if the trucking company goes bankrupt?

Even if a trucking company goes bankrupt, there may still be insurance coverage available. We identify all potential sources of recovery, including the trucking company’s insurance, the driver’s insurance, and any other applicable policies.

How long will my case take to resolve?

Timelines vary depending on the complexity of your case:

• Simple cases with clear liability: 6-12 months
• Moderate cases with disputed liability: 12-24 months
• Complex cases with catastrophic injuries: 24-36 months or longer

We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing your recovery.

What if I don’t have health insurance?

We can help you get the medical care you need through:

• Letters of Protection (LOP): We can arrange for treatment with doctors who will wait for payment until your case settles
• Medical Liens: Some providers will treat you based on a lien against your settlement
• Medicaid/Medicare: We can help you apply for these programs if you qualify

Our Commitment to American Samoa Trucking Accident Victims

At Attorney911, we’re more than just lawyers – we’re members of the American Samoa community committed to protecting our neighbors from the devastating effects of trucking accidents. When an 18-wheeler changes your life forever, we’re here to fight for what you deserve.

We understand the unique challenges our islands face – from the limited road infrastructure to the critical port operations that keep our economy moving. We know how trucking accidents impact our communities, and we’re dedicated to holding negligent trucking companies accountable.

Our approach combines:

• Aggressive legal representation to protect your rights
• Compassionate client service to support you through this difficult time
• Local knowledge of American Samoa’s roads, laws, and communities
• Nationwide resources to take on the largest trucking companies

When you choose Attorney911, you’re choosing a team that will:

• Fight for maximum compensation for your injuries
• Hold all responsible parties accountable – not just the driver
• Protect critical evidence before it disappears
• Guide you through the medical and legal process
• Stand by your side until your case is resolved

Contact Attorney911 Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident in American Samoa, don’t wait – contact Attorney911 immediately. The sooner we get involved, the better we can protect your rights and build your case.

Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)

We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis – you pay nothing unless we win your case. Let us put our 25+ years of experience to work for you.

Hablamos Español. Llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratis.

When an 80,000-pound truck changes your life, you need more than a lawyer – you need a fighter. Call Attorney911 today.

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