Those heading to work in Apple Valley the other morning on the southbound Interstate 15 were probably late. Two big-rigs crashed and burst into flames, closing part of the freeway for most of the morning to put out the fire.
According to the California Highway Patrol, one of the big-rigs was pulled onto the right for a new driver to take the next shift. Apparently, a second tractor trailer drifted onto the shoulder and crashed into the first one.
A driver in the stopped big-rig suffered cuts to his hands and feet. There were no other injuries reported; however, both big-rigs were destroyed in the fire.
CHP officers are investigating to determine what caused the second big-rig to drift off the freeway and strike the first one. The first driver should contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is familiar with big-rig accidents. Depending on the results of the investigation, he may be entitled to compensation for his injuries and medical expenses.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s office reported that a 49-year old motorcyclist who was involved in a big-rig accident at the beginning of this month, died from the injuries he sustained at that time.
The motorcyclist was driving west at the time and the big-rig was driving towards him in the opposite lanes. According to reports, the truck made a left-hand turn in front of the motorcyclist, causing the motorcyclist to crash into the truck.
The incident is under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department. If a family member was involved in an accident with a big-rig and sustained injuries or died, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is familiar with big-rig accident cases – one that will investigate and fight for the rights of the victim.
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A truck towing a trailer stopped at the Yermo agricultural inspection station to be inspected. A woman inspector had just finished inspecting the truck and gave permission for it to move on.
For no apparent reason, she stepped into the path of the trailer as it was preparing to leave the station, and was hit, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The driver of the truck stopped after hitting the victim. The employee was taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries sustained.
California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine why the employee stepped in the path of the truck and trailer. Depending on who was at fault, I suggest the two parties involved contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to make sure his or her rights are protected.
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A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer, in pursuit of four suspects for vehicle code violations in Redlands the other day died when he crashed into a tractor-trailer and his motorcycle burst into flames. The vehicle was traveling at about 100 mph and refused to stop for Officer. The vehicle crashed several blocks away and the suspects were arrested on undisclosed charges.
The officer was married with two children. My sympathies go out to the family, friends and coworkers of the officer.
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Here is a very sad news report. Not too long ago, a 19-year old San Bernardino, man crashed his truck through a brick wall and into a house, killing a 45-year old deaf woman, who lived there. The truck pinned her against the stove. Reports said that the young man might have been suicidal. The deaf woman sustained massive injuries and died shortly after at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Witnesses who saw this happen said the man did not attempt to slow down. He, too, was taken to Loma Linda Medical Center; police arrested him on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter. Even though there was beer in his vehicle, police did not think he was under the influence of alcohol.
I feel very badly for deaf woman and her family and friends.
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Car and truck accidents are always in the news, but what about individuals or pedestrians injured on our roads. San Bernardino statistics show that thousands of pedestrians are hurt or killed by automobiles, motorcycles or trucks while walking along a road or crossing in a crosswalk. They are usually the victim of a negligent or reckless driver. Many intersection accidents are because of a speeding car, driver distraction or drunk driving.
A pedestrian hit can suffer a catastrophic injury. Pedestrians do not wear helmets and run the risk of head injuries when hit by a car or truck. Other injuries include fractures, spinal cord injuries or even wrongful death.
If you or a loved one is involved in a pedestrian accident, I advise you to contact an experienced Personal Injury attorney. You should be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and/or lost wages.
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When a car or SUV has an accident with an 80,000-pound big rig, chances are the passengers will either be severely injured or killed.
This was the case when three people were recently killed in Sunland, California. Five people were in an SUV traveling on the 210 Freeway. The big rig was parked on the side of the road when the SUV slammed into it. Three of the people were killed and two survived. The reasons are not known yet. The big rig driver was not injured.
A person injured in an accident with a big rig has rights. This accident is being investigated; I hope all concerned contact a truck accident personal injury attorney to find out what rights they have. My condolences go out to the families of the people killed.
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Big rigs and other large truck accidents can cause serious injuries. This is due to the truck’s sheer size and weight. Many big rigs weigh over 80,000 pounds - compared to an automobile that typically weighs 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. This huge size difference makes it difficult for the truck driver to see every vehicle around the truck and this can be dangerous.
A car and truck accident usually involves serious injuries to the passengers of the car; the truck driver very often walks away with minor injuries or nothing at all. Personal injury accidents involving big rigs or semi-trucks or tractor-trailer trucks, are more complicated than an accident involving two cars or a even a motorcycle. Often, there are factors involved that wouldn’t even come up in a run of the mill car accident. Negligent scheduling by the the trucking company, poor maintenance of key equipment, and even defective truck parts can all come into play.
But only an experienced truck accident attorney who is familiar with trucking regulations knows how to proceed in a personal injury lawsuit to get the best possible results. They know how to deal with the trucking industry. It just isn’t good enough to get “some compensation” for the victims of these horrific accidents. The degree to which the victims are injured, I think demands the best representation possible.
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