Sacramento Truck Accident News

There have been a lot of trucks on the road lately, and that's good because it means our supply chain issues are improving. Americans rely on big rigs to transport many items and commodities nationwide. That cargo, however, can cause a truck accident with devastating consequences for other drivers on the road. Cargo Fowls Cargo must be loaded in a secure way that does not fall off the truck or affect the truck's drivability. This carries specific responsibilities for both the driver and the carrier,...

Considering the extreme size and weight difference between your average 18-wheeler and your average car, it's no surprise that the injuries and property damages caused by a truck accident are so severe. There are several difficult situations that trucks can find themselves in that lead to a crash. Some of the more common types of truck accidents include: Rollover – Trucks have a high center of gravity because of their massive size. This means any sudden movements of the truck can throw it off balance...

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident caused by negligence, you may think it's obvious that the truck driver was the one at fault. While the driver's actions certainly play a major role in the accident, there may be other entities whose negligence was a factor in your accident. Below are some possible sources a professional attorney will investigate on your behalf: Driver Error The errors truck drivers make are often the easiest to identify. Any of the following behaviors on the part of...

Following a traumatic truck accident, a victim is usually dealing with severe injuries. Close on the heels of the pain and suffering of the physical recovery from the accident comes frighteningly large medical bills. Seems like there’s a new one in the mailbox every day. There’s also a good chance that you’re unable to work at the moment causing further anxiety due to lost wages or the prospect of not being able to resume your career. In the midst of all this, you need to...

Accidents involving a truck and a motor vehicle are particularly devastating due to the massive size and weight difference between the two vehicles and the injuries that can result. Trucks don’t just mean 18-wheelers, however. Garbage trucks, delivery vans and other large vehicles are capable of inflicting great harm if they collide with a car. If you are the victim of a large vehicle accident, try to keep your head and follow the steps below: Call 911 if you are able. Crashes involving large vehicles...

It seems like supply chain issues may be starting to improve and this means more trucks on the road. The bad news is that also means more truck accidents. Below are five frequent reasons these accidents occur: Cargo Issues—what a truck is carrying and how it is loaded may lead to an accident. If a trailer is overloaded with too much weight or the weight is not distributed properly it may affect the maneuverability of the truck and the distance needed to safely stop. Other...

At [firm-name], we’ve noticed that it seems like there’s been an increase in trucks on the roads. Let’s hope this is a good sign regarding supply chain issues. It’s not necessarily so great for other vehicle drivers because it increases the risk of truck accidents. The No Zone One of the significant reasons car crashes with trucks occur is the “no-zones.” The no-zones are giant blind spots on commercial trucks. You might think that because truck drivers are so much higher up than other motor vehicle drivers, they have...

Truck accidents are traumatic. When a 3,000-pound car is in a crash with an 80,000-pound truck the results can be catastrophic. The physical injuries and mental trauma can leave you debilitated and not knowing what to do next. That’s where an experienced attorney comes in. Here are three reasons why you should contact one as soon as possible after your accident occurs: Clarify your options — Your mind is probably going in a million different directions at this point and there are lots of players...

Our roads are teeming with several types of trucks, from tractor-trailers and flatbeds to garbage trucks and cement mixers. Due to these vehicles' size, weight, and cargo, they are susceptible to several types of accidents that can cause severe injuries to passengers in other motor vehicles nearby. Some of the more common kinds of truck accidents include: Jackknife Rollovers Wide turn collisions Rear ending Underride accidents Cargo-related incidents Suppose you've sustained an injury in a truck accident. In that case, an experienced attorney will investigate your case...

Did you know that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates the number of driving hours truckers are allowed in their job? Some of the hours-of-service regulations include: A driver is allowed a maximum of 11 hours of driving after an off-duty period of 10 hours A driver must take a 30-minute break after 8 consecutive hours of driving A maximum of 60 driving hours is allowed during 7 days: 70 hours in 8 days Two hours may be added to the allowed maximum driving...