TRUCKING ACCIDENTS ACCOUNTED FOR SEVERAL DEATHS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY—FIND OUT YOUR RIGHTS FROM AN EXPERIENCED LAWYER (Part 2 of 2)
Big rig trucks can be very dangerous on the road, particularly if the driver is inexperienced or if the load is improperly distributed or carried. There may also be problems with the road that can cause trucking accidents, such as pot holes or uneven pavement. The California Highway Patrol compiled statistical information on accidents involving trucks in their SWITRS system.
- In 2007, there were 365 people killed in truck collisions and 10,024 people injured by trucking accidents;
- The highest number of injuries in 2007 occurred in August, while the highest number of fatalities occurred in October;
- In four fatal collisions in 2007, the primary collision factor was that the truck driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident;
- The majority of cases in 2007 where the truck driver was at fault occurred when the driver was driving at an unsafe speed;
- Out of 3,557 fatal vehicle collisions in 2007, 320 of those were truck collisions;
- Out of 184,994 injury collisions in 2007, there were 6,942 truck collisions.
Driving a big rig truck can be dangerous, particularly on narrow roads or high speed areas. The cargo on the trucks may also contribute to their dangerousness, as it may alter the operation of the vehicle. Smaller cars and bicycle riders must also be cautious around big rigs because they fit perfectly into the truck’s blind spot and may get stuck under the vehicle. The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have over 50 years of combined experience and may be able to help you in your case. Pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Check out our website at www.alawpro.com to find out more about trucking accidents and what rights you may have in your accident.
Would you like to read more about trucking accidents? Then go to Part 1: FAMILY OF GIRL KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT AWARDED $5.25 MILLION AGAINST BIG RIG TRUCK DRIVER AND COMPANY—CONTACT WALNUT CREEK ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 1 of 2)
