San Diego Trucking Accident Attorneys
Interstate Trucks and Shipping is so Dangerous that it is One of the Most Regulated Activities in California. Because of the Serious Injuries and Death that These Accidents Can Cause, You Need an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney to Help.
Common causes of interstate big-rig truck accidents are:
- Speeding or Traveling Too Fast for Conditions
- Overloading
- Poor Vehicle Maintenance
- Driving While Tired or Under the Influence of Amphetamines
- Driving Trance
- Vehicle Blind Spots
- Reckless Driving
Why Do Big-Rig Tractor Trailers Cause Such Serious Accidents?
Interstate trucking accidents commonly cause major injuries such as broken legs and bones, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, head injuries, brain damage, and death because of the very large mass and weight of the semi-truck. The weight of an eighteen wheel truck towing a full trailer is equal to at least three or four regular vehicles. Couple that with the typical high rate of speed of a careless truck driver and this is a recipe for disaster.
The injury and fatality statistics are upsetting. According to the 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) compiled by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), there were:
- 265 fatal semi-truck accidents, taking the lives of 297 people
- 5,810 big-rig truck accidents caused injury, hurting 8,355 motorists and their passengers
The vast majority of the fatalities caused by these truck crashes occurred in the Southern California counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial:
- 18 people died due to tractor trailer accidents in San Diego County and 434 people were hurt
- 4 people were killed in interstate truck accidents in Orange County while 499 others were injured
- 61 motorists died in Los Angeles County due to eighteen wheel truck crashes, and an amazing 2,372 people suffered injuries
- In Riverside County, 16 people were killed in fatal truck accidents and another 518 were hurt
- 40 motorists and their passengers died in San Bernardino interstate truck accidents with 765 other people suffered injuries
- In Imperial County, 8 people died and 58 others were hurt due to semi-truck crashes
Jackknife Big-Rig Truck Accidents
Jackknife tractor trailer wrecks typically happen when the driver suddenly applies his brakes causing the coupling between the big-rig cab and trailer to buckle and “jackknife”. They can also be caused by entering a curve at a high rate of speed, suddenly accelerating on a low-friction surface such as ice or on a rain-slicked surface, or downshifting while coming down a hill or grade.
In addition to a negligent truck driver, other people and entities may be responsible for causing your injuries. For example, the manufacturer of your car might be responsible due to a vehicle defect that prevented you or your loved ones to avoid the collision due to faulty brakes or steering system. There may also be liability for the government entity in charge of maintaining or designing the road. Typically this means investigating the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and their possible role in the accident.
Interstate trucking companies are governed by a complex set of federal and state laws and regulations. Due to this complex regulatory structure, it is very important to hire an experienced California truck accident lawyer who can help you navigate these laws and apply them to your case to hold the truck company and others responsible for the harm they have caused.
That is where the Jurewitz Law Group comes in. Our trained attorneys and legal staff will review your case during our free consultation and help you win by getting the justice that you deserve.
Do not trust the trucking company or their insurance carrier! In every accident, the insurance company tries their best to delay, deny, and defend claims against their insureds. In interstate trucking accident cases, the truck companies are extremely difficult to work with and unreasonable. They want to scare you and your loved ones into taking a settlement that is inadequate and will not cover your medical bills or lost earnings. Contact the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 and speak with a big-rig truck accident attorney to receive the help you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a big-rig truck accident, please call our personal injury law office to learn about your rights and to get the assistance you need. The experienced and aggressive San Diego truck accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group can help anywhere in California or if you are a Californian hurt anywhere in the United States. Please call 619-233-5020 for a FREE consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys.
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