Articles Tagged with Trucking Accident

A 62-year-old Woodland man was killed in a big rig accident near West Sacramento and Woodland. On early Monday Morning, at about 6:40am, a Pontiac Grand Prix was driving westbound on Highway 16, just south of County Road 93. For unknown reasons, the Grand Prix drifted out of its lane and side-swiped a big rig travelling eastbound. The big rig was hauling two trailers.

The impact caused the big rig to lose control. As the driver of the big rig tried to regain control of the truck, it was hit by a Honda Accord. After that, the big rig swerved into the westbound lane of oncoming traffic, colliding with Ford F-150. The 62 year old driver of the F-150 died on impact. According to the CHP, the big rig and the F-150 were then propelled left off the north side of the road.

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Why do so many attorneys encourage people to protect their rights immediately by hiring a lawyer if they are involved in a catastrophic trucking accident?  Many would accuse personal injury lawyers as simply being ambulance chasers looking to make a dime. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

A published article, Responding to Catastrophic Trucking Accident, was written specifically to the owners of trucking companies explaining what steps they should take when one of their big rigs and drivers have been involved in an accident of catastrophic proportions.  As you read their advise, think about it, does it sound like these steps protect you the injured victim or the bottom line of the trucking companies and their insurance companies?

The number of trucking accidents has increased significantly over the last two decades. Federal laws and regulations govern the trucking industry. These laws establish standards that trucking companies, owners, and drivers must meet, and often determine who is responsible for a trucking accident. More info can be found here.

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When it comes to trucking accidents there are a host of players who may be responsible for a victims injuries and damages including the following:

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