MOTORCYCLE AND BIG RIG TRUCK CRASH RESULTS IN DEATH IN SF EAST BAY, CA
Motorcycles may be more dangerous on the road because they are smaller in size, are not as stable because of their two wheels and may be harder for other motorists to see. On the other hand, although big rig trucks might be more stable driving on the road, they have dangerous blind spots in which they cannot see if a vehicle is in a certain area. Big rig trucks might also be dangerous when they are making turns at a high speed, or trying to maneuver the large truck in a busy area. Motorcyclists may protect themselves by wearing leather shields along their body, and making sure that they are always wearing a helmet. However, there are times when a motorcycle may face a larger vehicle and result in a deadly crash.
On April 20, 2009, a motorcyclist was killed on Highway 580 on the border of Alameda and San Joaquin counties. The motorcycle collided with a big rig truck, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident, and had to close down one lane of the road in order for emergency crews to respond. In another accident on April 22, 2009, Lajuane Singleton, the driver of a disabled car, was killed when a tow truck rear ended his car. Singleton’s vehicle was stalled out on the shoulder of the road when the tow truck struck it from behind. Police have reported that the tow truck was driving through the area, and was not on its way to help Singleton.
Being in such a deadly accident would be a tremendous blow to the victim and his family and loved ones. We may not be able to bring the victim back, but the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We advance all costs and expenses related to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we recover money for you. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with one of our experienced trial attorneys. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com for more information on motorcycle and big rig truck accident injuries.
