Truck Accident Blog

Large truck accidents, including 18-wheeler accidents, can be deadly. The massive size and weight of large trucks make it more likely that individuals might sustain catastrophic injuries and life-threatening injuries in a collision. From 2016 to 2017, there was a nine percent increase in the number of people who died in large truck accidents in the United States. California had the second-highest number of large truck accident fatalities that year with 53 deaths. Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in California The causes of 18-wheeler accidents vary....

The immediate aftermath of a traffic accident can be overwhelming. Many accident victims are in shock and unaware of the extent of their injuries. They are also unaware of the impact that the trauma of the crash will have on their lives in the coming weeks and months. It is never easy to suffer an injury in a car accident, but it is also not easy to get through the trauma caused by the incident. Triggers Can Lead to Flashbacks Various triggers can lead to...

Shopping online has taken some of the stress out of the holidays for many people. Some individuals never go to a store during the holidays because they do all their holiday shopping online. Because of an increase in online shopping, you may have noticed an increase in the number of delivery trucks on the road, especially in residential neighborhoods. While most of these large trucks do not pose a threat, the increase in the number of delivery trucks during the holidays could increase your risk...

Millions of commercial trucks are on our roadways each year, including California roads, to transport goods throughout the country. We share the roads with these large, heavy vehicles each day in Sacramento County. Sadly, truck accidents involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailer trucks, and other large trucks cause catastrophic injuries and life-threatening conditions for occupants of other vehicles. Statistics for large truck accidents reveals that only 17 percent of the deaths in large truck accidents are occupants of the trucks. The remaining 83 percent of deaths in large...

Commercial trucks provide an extremely important service. These large vehicles make it possible to move enormous quantities of goods across the country effectively and affordably. However, commercial trucks can be extremely deadly for other motorists and their passengers. The number of people who died in large truck accidents increased by just over five percent in 2016. Of the 4,317 people who died in truck accidents during 2016, eighty-three percent (83%) were occupants of other vehicles or non-occupants, such as bicyclists or pedestrians. Only seventeen percent...

Commercial truck accidents can be devastating for the drivers and passengers of other vehicles.  In approximately three-fourths of the fatal traffic accidents involving large trucks, the victims are occupants of other vehicles. Non-fatal large truck accidents also injure thousands of people each year. Most people believe if they are involved in a commercial truck accident that the trucking company and its insurance provider will pay their medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Unfortunately, these companies aggressively fight truck accident claims to reduce the amount of money they must pay to...

Commercial trucks are involved in thousands of truck accidents each year. In 2015, roughly 116,000 people were injured, and 4,067 people were killed in large truck accidents. These numbers represented a four percent increase from the previous year. Over three-fourths of those deaths and injuries sustained in a truck accident were sustained by people who were not in the truck at the time of the crash. Because of the size of a large truck, drivers and occupants of other vehicles are at an elevated risk of death or...

If you are involved in a truck accident case, it is very important that you consult a San Leandro truck accident lawyer about filing an injury claim. Truck accident claims can be complex and move very quickly at the beginning of the case. Therefore, you want an attorney who has experience handling these types of traffic accident cases to protect your best interests against large insurance companies and huge trucking companies. Four Common Questions About Truck Accidents in San Leandro We understand you may have...

If you have been injured in a traffic accident, you might be wondering how much money you can receive if you file an injury claim. However, before you can receive any money for your accident claim, at least three issues must be addressed and settled. Who is at fault for the crash? If you are involved in a traffic accident, the police might charge you or the other driver with a traffic offense. The officer might also state that you and/or the other driver contributed...

Tailgating is dangerous regardless of the vehicles involved.  However, when you are tailgating a commercial truck, you are increasing your risk of a deadly car crash. You may have seen signs on large trucks advising you to remain several hundred feet from the rear of the truck. You should take these warning very seriously and avoid following a truck too closely to reduce your risk of being severely injured in a large truck accident. Consequences of Tailgating a Large Truck According to information from the National...