California Truck Accident Attorney Blog

SOUTH OF MARKET - A 47-year-old man was tragically killed Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a large truck, Mercury News reported. The fatal accident happened shortly before 1 p.m. at the intersection of 13 Street and Folsom Street. The truck was headed eastbound on Folsom and making a right turn onto 13th Street when it struck the victim, who was later identified by the medical examiner's office as Sena Putra. Putra was rushed to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, and later died.

Cause of the May 17th Pedestrian Accident

The cause of the fatal May 17th San Francisco pedestrian accident remains under investigation. Based on the limited details provided in news accounts, it is unclear exactly what happened. Police reported that the driver of the large truck immediately stopped, and remained at the scene to cooperate with investigators.

Wrongful Death Liability For Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

If it is determined that the driver of the truck caused or contributed to the fatal accident, both the driver and his or her employer (and other parties) could be liable for Putra's wrongful death. When negligence of a driver is a factor in a fatal accident, family members of the victim may pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties for damages including final medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and loss of love and companionship. In such cases, family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable San Francisco wrongful death attorney, who can review the facts of the accident and advise if further investigation or other legal action is appropriate.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 59-year-old Las Vegas resident driving a 2012 Chevy Impala was rear-ended by a big-rig yesterday morning in the Mojave Desert, The Press-Enterprise reported. The horrific collision happened at 10:46 a.m. on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15, just north of Baker. The Las Vegas woman, identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department as Juanita Mullin, died at the scene Monday. No further information was released. CHP officers are currently investigating the cause of this tragedy.

What Caused the Big-Rig Crash?

Limited information provided by news sources, does not clearly indicated the cause of this May 7th accident. Factors such as distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, or falling asleep behind the wheel, has yet to be officially determined by authorities. Hopefully, evidence and/or witness statements can help investigators ultimately determine what happened and who is responsible.

Liability Issues in Big-Rig vs. Car Accidents

As the investigation remains ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek a competent San Bernardino truck accident lawyer. At Estey and Bomberger, an attorney who has many years of representing families of the victims killed in a tragic semi-truck collision, can review and evaluate the accident, protect the family's legal rights in a civil lawsuit against the parties responsible, and decide the best option in recovering monetary compensation in a wrongful death claim for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and benefits the victim would have been able to provide in the future, and the long lasting effects of losing a beloved family member.

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TULARE COUNTY -- According to the Fresno Bee, two people were tragically killed Tuesday night when the motorcycle they were traveling in collided with a big-rig 15 miles south of Porterville. The fatal accident happened at about 5:30 p.m. on state Route 65 and Avenue 24, when the 59-year-old motorcyclist and his 55-year-old female passenger attempted to overtake a big-rig that was making a left turn onto Avenue 24 from the southbound lane of the highway.

Following this April 24th accident, the motorcyclist and his passenger, were thrown from their 2008 Harley Davidson. The passenger was airlifted to a Community Regional Medical Center where she later died. The male rider was taken via ground ambulance to Kern Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. No information regarding the names of the West Virginia couple was released.

Big-Rig vs. Motorcycle Accident Liability

Based on the information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not evident why this accident happened. Therefore, after fatal and tragic accident, the family of the victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Tulare County truck accident lawyer. An attorney knowledgeable in motorcycle collisions involving big-rigs can protect the family's legal rights if they intend to pursue a wrongful death claim, and them help determine if truck driver negligence such as illegal or unsafe turns, or the failure to use a turn signal were factors in the collision. A skilled attorney can also decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation the family is entitled to for the funeral and burial expenses, lost wages and earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this heartbreaking motorcycle accident.

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KERN COUNTY - Multiple news sources reported the driver of a big-rig rear-ended a converted tour bus along Interstate 5 in Bakersfield at about 6 a.m. Tuesday. The tour bus owned by Epic Proportions, was headed to Sonoma State University with numerous musicians including Thomas King, Gabe Kubanba, Peter Sotos, and the band Lost in Atlantis. According to the Fresno Bee, the truck driver of a 2008 Kenworth truck, reached down for a beef jerky and slammed into the rear of the bus, which then slid into the dirt median and overturned.

Kero 23 News reported the truck driver was also traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the bus on the slow lane of Interstate 5. Following the accident, nine people in the 1987 International Blue Bird bus were hurt. Three sustained moderate injuries, including one of the individuals suffering a broken leg. The 39-year-old truck driver was not injured in the crash.

Cause of the Bakersfield Big-Rig Accident on I-5

The terrible accident on April 3rd remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, if the information provided by the Kero 23 News and the Fresno Bee is accurate, the driver of the big-rig appears to be at fault for speeding and distracted driving.

Bakersfield Semi-Truck Accident Injury Liability

While this incident could have been absolutely worse and tragic, accidents like this can be avoided and prevented. Therefore, after a serious collision, the injured victims or the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney who has handled semi-truck accidents can ensure the victims' legal rights are protected and they recover the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- Seven people were hurt following a terrible seven-vehicle crash in Temecula. The accident was reported at about 6:12 p.m. Saturday, when for unknown reasons a rented box truck collided with several smaller vehicles on southbound Interstate 15, just near Rancho California Road, North County Times reports. The result of the accident left two people trapped inside their vehicles and sent seven people to a hospital. Out of the seven, two suffered critical injuries, two sustained moderate injuries, and three had minor injuries.

Liability for Temecula Truck vs. Car Accidents

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear why this March 17th accident happened. Therefore, it is impossible to determine who is blame for this horrible incident. Thus, following a serious accident such as this one, injured victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a Temecula personal injury lawyer. An aggressive and experienced attorney who is familiar with truck accidents like this, can help the victims protect their legal rights and decide the best course of action to hold the responsible parties civilly and financially liable for their injuries, lost wages due to time away from work, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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SACRAMENTO -- A semi-truck traveling on Interstate 5 in Sacramento created a chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles Wednesday morning. At about 3:20 a.m., the driver of a big-rig lost control of his tanker truck on the I-5 south near Pocket Road, and struck a Honda Accord that was then rear ended by another big-rig. According to KCRA News, the Accord appeared to be almost flattened due the severity of the collision.

The driver of the tanker truck told police that he hit a bump on the rode and spun out of control. CHP Sgt. Bill Languemi indicated wet roads may have contributed to the crash. After the dreadful accident, the driver of the Accord was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Two others were taken to a hospital with less severe injuries.

Cause of the Sacramento Chain-Reaction Crash on I-5

The accident on March 14th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear whether speed, negligence, unsafe driving, road and/or weather conditions were factors in this accident.

Sacramento Semi-Truck Accident Injury Liability

In situations such as this one, the victims who sustained serious injuries after this horrific collision would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a knowledgeable Sacramento personal injury lawyer. An attorney who understands and is fully aware of tractor-trailer accidents like this, can ensure the injured victims legal rights are protected. If evidence and witness statements lead police to conclude that the driver of the big-rig was not driving at an appropriate speed that is deemed safe with the conditions of the road, the victim may be entitled to compensation for any damages resulting from this terrible truck accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- An 84-year-old man was struck by a tractor-trailer at about 10:45 p.m. last night near Desert Center, The Press-Enterprise reported. The man, identified as Ernest Clark of Moreno Valley, was hit by a big-rig Tuesday when he was standing outside his SUV, which was parked on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10, near the Frontage Road exit. It is not evident why Clark's vehicle was stopped on the side of the freeway or why he was outside his vehicle. However, after the collision, Clark was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident on March 13th. However, based on the limited information provided by The Desert Sun and The Press Enterprise, it is unclear who may be at fault for this collision. But, if driver negligence, distracted driving, or falling asleep while operating a vehicle, the truck driver can be held civilly and financially liable for the tragic death of the victim.

Tractor-Trailer vs. Pedestrian Accident Liability

Pedestrians involved in big-rig accidents can have catastrophic and horrific results. Severe head, brain, neck, back, and amputation injuries, bone fractures, or worse, the death of the pedestrian can be the aftermath of a horrible semi-truck vs. pedestrian collision. Therefore, after a fatal pedestrian accident, contacting an experienced Riverside truck accident lawyer would be well-advised in situations like this one. A compassionate wrongful death attorney can advise the family of their legal rights in pursuing a civil claim and help them recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to for their tragic loss.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A horrendous collision involving two tractor-trailers and three vehicles left a Redwood City man dead and two others injured in Indio Friday morning. According to The Desert Sun, the 8 a.m. crash occurred when a tractor-trailer driver, Jaswinder Singh, 50, of Madera, suddenly braked for unknown reasons while traveling east on Interstate 10.

The abrupt braking of the tractor-trailer caused a big-rig behind him to swerve into the next lane. That big-rig driver, Howard Sands, 52, of Tempe, Ariz., sideswiped Singh and rear-ended a 2011 Dodge. Sands truck then continued to the left and sideswiped a 2008 Jaguar in the fast lane, which caused his big-rig to hit the center median guardrail and jackknife before coming to a stop. Meanwhile, another vehicle struck Sands truck while the truck was at rest, and another veered off to the side of the road and came to a stop at a dirt embankment.

Following this chain-reaction collision, the driver of the Dodge, 53-year-old Harry Griffith, was reported to have died from this accident. Sands and Stephen Dehn, 61, of Palm Springs, who was the driver of one of the other vehicles, were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs with moderate injuries. Singh along with the occupants in the Jaguar were not injured after the crash.

Cause of the Indio Chain-Reaction Big-Rig Crash on I-10

The Indio collision on March 9th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Desert Sun, it is not clear if speed, negligent, reckless, or distracted driving played a role in this collision. It is also not evident why the truck driver braked so unexpectedly. Hopefully, CHP investigators can determine the cause or the contributing factors in this dreadful accident.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability for Indio Semi-Truck Accidents

In unique and complex big-rig accidents such as this one, the victims or the family of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a Indio personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled personal injury and wrongful death accidents involving tractor-trailers, can advise the victims or their families of their legal rights and hold the responsible parties financially liable for their injuries and/or the loss of a loved. An experienced attorney can also help the victims and the family of the deceased victim recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to funeral and burial expenses, medical care costs, loss of earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, support, and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY - According to The Orange County Register, one person was injured after a hit-and-run crash involving a big-rig and possibly two other vehicles in Anaheim. The accident happened at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday on the eastbound 91 Freeway, just west of Weir Canyon Rad. CHP officer Gabe Montoya said the big-rig driver, left the scene without possibly knowing he was involved in the collision. However, the driver of the semi-truck called the CHP from a nearby truck scale to report their involvement. Following the accident, the driver in what appears to be Honda Accord sedan was taken to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.

Cause of the Hit-and-Run Big-Rig Accident

The limited information provided by The Orange County Register, does not clearly indicate what caused this crash to occur. Hopefully, authorities investigating the collision with determine what happened and who is officially responsible.

Personal Injury Liability for Hit-and-Run Semi-Truck Accidents

While the terrible accident on March 6th remains under investigation, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to contact a hit-and-run truck accident attorney. Here at the law firm of Estey and Bomberger, experienced attorneys are able to help victims protect their legal rights and recover compensation for the damages resulting from a tractor-trailer accident. If police officials concludes the big-rig driver is responsible for the incident due to either negligence, or unsafe and distracted driving, the injured victim may be able to obtain compensation in a personal injury claim, which can include medical care expenses, lost earnings due to time away from work, and pain and suffering.

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FRESNO - A 73-year-old man very tragically died Friday afternoon after he was struck and run over by a tractor-trailer while cycling in Fresno, the Fresno Bee reported. The fatal accident occurred at about noon at the Ashlan Avenue offramp from northbound Highway 99. The Fresno Bee reported a witness saw the cyclist, Charles Sarray, 73, riding west on Ashlan Avenue as the wide-load truck was coming off the freeway and turning left. It is unclear who had the right-of-way and if the truck driver and cyclist were following traffic signals. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Truck vs. Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Based on the very limited information provided in news reports, the cause of the Fresno County accident is unclear. Hopefully, the investigation by law enforcement will reveal exactly what happened and who was responsible. Accidents like this one involving large trucks have unique and often complex legal issues. If the truck driver was responsible for causing this fatal bicycle accident, the trucking company and other parties may be liable for the wrongful death of the victim.

Following this fatal March 2nd accident, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable California truck accident lawyer. A skilled attorney who has handled numerous truck vs. bicycle accidents can advise the victims of their legal rights following this accident, should the truck driver be determined to be responsible.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- A fiery big-rig crash along Highway 180 near Mendota killed three people and seriously injured another at about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, The Fresno Bee reported. According to the CHP, a 1991 Ford Escort was traveling east on the highway when it veered onto the westbound lane and collided head-on with a big-rig driven by 49-year-old Maria Mendoza. The impact of the collision caused a diesel spill and sparked a fire that engulfed the big-rig in flames.

The driver of the Ford, 37-year-old Felicito Escalante, his passenger 45-year-old Maria Castorena, and Mendoza, were killed following this tragic accident. Mendoza's passenger, 50-year-old Jose Perez, was ejected from the truck after he was sleeping in the compartment. He was then transported to a hospital with major injuries. CHP at the scene stated beer bottles were found inside the car, but it will not be determined if the driver was drunk until toxicology tests have been completed.

Cause of the Highway 180 Crash

Based on the information provided by The Sacramento Bee and The Fresno Bee, it is not evident what caused this horrific crash on February 22nd. However, bottles of alcohol were found inside the Ford Escort, it has yet to be determined if the driver was in fact intoxicated at the time of the incident. Hopefully, authorities can determine whether the accident was caused by drunk driving or other factors such as negligent or distracted driving.

Liability for Big-Rig Accidents in Fresno County

While the investigation of the accident is ongoing, the victims or family members of the victims are well-advised to contact either a Northern California truck accident personal injury lawyer or a Northern California truck accident wrongful death lawyer. Whether this accident was due to drunk driving or not, an experienced attorney at Estey Bomberger can help protect the legal rights of the injured victim and the families of the deceased, along with advising them the best course of action to recover the compensation they are entitled for the tragic damages that resulted. Compensation can include and are not limited to funeral and burial costs, medical care expenses, lost wages, loss of love, care, support, and companionship.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Rialto man was killed early Saturday morning, after he was struck by a tractor-trailer in San Bernardino. News reports provided by The Press-Enterprise and The San Bernardino County Sun indicated that a 2007 Honda Civic was struck by the man's Nissan pickup truck on westbound Interstate 10, just near Riverside Avenue.

Following the collision, the man, whose name was not released, was attempting to cross the eastbound side of the freeway when he was struck by a tractor-trailer just after 2 a.m. Saturday. The man was reported to have died at the scene of the accident.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on I-10

The accident on February 18th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. But based on the information obtained through news reports, it is unclear how and why this fatal tragedy occurred. Therefore, police officials investigation the accident will certainly look at possible factors that could have contributed to fatal crash such as negligence, speed, and distracted/unsafe driving.

San Bernardino Big-Rig vs. Pedestrian Accident Liability

While the investigation of the accident remains ongoing, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a competent San Bernardino truck accident attorney to discuss their legal rights regarding the loss of their loved one. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who has handled wrongful death claims, can advise the family of their rights and best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation that is owed to them, which includes funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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ORANGE COUNTY - Four people were injured, including two critically, in a multi-vehicle collision involving a big rig Monday morning in San Clemente, the Orange County Register reported. According to news accounts, authorities believe that a big-rig truck exiting the I-5 freeway at Avenido Pico ran a red light, barreling into a BMW and a Volvo SUV at the intersection. The impact of the collision pushed the two vehicles into a second big rig. Two women inside the Volvo SUV were take to Mission Hospital, where they were reportedly in critical condition. One person in the BMW suffered minor injuries, and two children inside the BMW were reportedly not hurt.

Cause of the San Clemente Semi-Truck Crash

The cause of the February 6th San Clemente semi-truck crash remains under investigation. Based on the information provided, it appears that this accident was caused by the big-rig that ran a red light, although it is unclear why. Hopefully, the investigation by law enforcement will reveal precisely what happened and who was responsible.

Big Rig Accident Personal Injury Liability

As was the case in this accident, collisions involving large trucks have the potential result in very serious injuries. Accidents involving large trucks have unique and complex issues because numerous parties may be liable. For example, if this accident was caused by brake failure, the trucking company may be liable, and possibly even the company that maintained the vehicle. Following a serious injury trucking accident, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Orange County truck accident lawyer. A skilled attorney who has represented seriously injured victims of trucking accidents such as this one can advise the victims of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to for their injuries.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A UPS driver operating his big-rig was tragically killed in a Wednesday morning wreck in San Bernardino. According to The Press-Enterprise, the collision occurred at 6:53 a.m. on the Cajon Pass of north Interstate 15 when a 2005 Nissan 350Z, reported to be speeding, swerved into the center divider for unknown reasons, then veered back across traffic lanes and collided with the big-rig's left front wheel.

CHP indicated the UPS driver, identified as Alfred Eclipse Jr., 66, of Norwalk, tried to avoid the accident, but unfortunately collided and therefore, his big-rig went off the right shoulder of the road, overturned onto its side and down an embankment. Following the horrific accident, Eclipse's cab was crushed and caused him to be trapped inside. He was reported to have died at the scene. The driver of the Nissan, Nathan Herbert, 32, of San Bernardino, suffered minor injuries after the incident.

Based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it was not immediately official what caused the crash. However, reports have indicated the driver of the Nissan may have been speeding prior to the accident, it has yet be determined if this prompted the fatal incident. Police officials are going to further investigate the accident to determine what happened and most importantly, who is ultimately accountable for this tragic January 25th tractor-trailer crash.

Therefore, while the investigation of this accident remains ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek a knowledgeable San Bernardino County truck accident lawyer. If the family decides to take action in a wrongful death claim, an experienced attorney can help the family protect their legal rights and obtain the maximum compensation they are entitled to for the tragic and unexpected loss of their loved one. Compensation in a civil claim can include and are not limited to, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages (past and future), loss of love, care, affection, support, and companionship.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A horrendous accident involving a big-rig and an SUV left one person dead and another injured Friday morning. According to The Press-Enterprise, Fred Riley, 51, of Menifee, was traveling west on Highway 18 in a Peterbilt dump truck when for unknown reasons his trailer collided with the mountainside as he entered through a curve on the road.

The 11 a.m. collision, which happened east of Paradise Way, dislodged the trailer from the truck and caused the gravel box to separate from the trailer frame. The gravel box came to a complete stop on the opposite side of the freeway, and the trailer frame landed onto opposing traffic and struck a 2005 Kia Sorrento.

After the crash, Riley was reported to be uninjured. However, the driver of the SUV - 37-year-old Big Bear City resident Leonor De Coronado - was taken to the Bear Valley Hospital, where she later died due to her injuries. Her 16-year-old daughter who was the passenger in the vehicle was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center for further treatment.

Cause of the Highway 18 Big-Rig Accident

The accident on January 20th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is not clear what caused the horrific incident to occur. Hopefully, police officials can determine what happened, and whether this collision was due to either excessive speeding, falling asleep behind the wheel, road conditions, truck malfunctions, or reckless and negligent driving by the truck driver.

Big Bear City Tractor-Trailer Accident Liability

Following a fatal accident such as this one, the family of the victims would be well-advised to contact a San Bernardino County truck accident lawyer regarding the victims' legal rights in a personal injury and wrongful death claim. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney who understands the complexity of these types of incidents can ensure the victims' rights are protected in a civil claim, assist authorities in determining the party or parties responsible for this fatal crash, and advise the family the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for the child's injuries and the tragic loss of their loved one.

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