Category Archives: Truck Accidents
1 Dead After Collision Involving Large Truck in Fontana, CA
Fontana, CA (March 24th, 2022) – In the early morning hours of Friday, March 18th, a person was pronounced dead after colliding into a semi-truck accident on I-15. The fatal accident happened just before 3 a.m. on the southbound lanes of I-15, in the area of Duncan Canyon Rd. According to investigators, the semi-truck… Click Here to Read More »
Causes & Injuries of Large Semi-Truck Accidents in California
Driving on any road in California usually means driving alongside a large semi-truck at one point or another. Driving alongside these commercial trucks can be concerning, particularly when in the passing lane. Regrettably, large commercial truck accidents are common in southern California, causing millions of dollars in property damage and personal injury every year…. Click Here to Read More »
Common Types of Truck Accidents and Establishing Fault
At their best, traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks can be stressful and overwhelming. At their worst, these accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries, long-term financial hardship, and even death. Unfortunately, semi-truck accidents happen regularly across the State of California. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2021, there were approximately… Click Here to Read More »
1 Sedan and Two Big Rigs Involved in Traffic Accident on the 60 Fwy Near Chino, CA
Chino, CA (December 8th, 2021) – On the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 8th, multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the eastbound 60 Freeway in Chino. The Chino Valley Fire Department states that the accident happened at about 2:52 a.m. on the 60 Freeway, west of Euclid Ave. According to official… Click Here to Read More »
Causes of Truck Driver Negligence: Truck Accidents in Southern California
Millions of large commercial trucks travel through Southern California roads regularly. These vehicles often serve as a trusted emissary for our nation’s economy and in 2019, the trucking industry transported nearly 12 billion tons of freight across the nation. In the same year, the industry generated nearly $800 billion in revenue. The trucking industry… Click Here to Read More »
California Truck Accident Hot Spots and Elements to Prove Your Accident Case
Get the results you deserve after a serious truck accident, speak to an experienced attorney today. Large commercial trucks, such as semis or tractor-trailers, are responsible for hundreds of serious traffic accidents every year. When truck drivers or trucking companies make an error, these negligent blunders usually have drastic consequences for occupants of smaller… Click Here to Read More »
Investigations and Compensation after a Southern California Truck Accident
Semi-truck accidents are often more serious than accidents that happen solely between smaller passenger vehicles, and this is for several reasons. It is evident that one of the primary reasons behind this is the size difference between large commercial trucks and regular passenger cars. Large commercial trucks are not only bigger than most vehicles,… Click Here to Read More »
Truck Accidents in Southern California – A Deadly Truth
Attorney Justin H. King has over a decade of legal experience aggressively protecting the legal rights of truck accident victims. Anyone who travels using Southern California’s roads and highways is at risk of suffering a truck accident. According to an article published by Freightwaves.com, there is currently a warehouse boom across SoCal, particularly in… Click Here to Read More »
Truck accident injuries can be very serious – obtain the compensation you deserve with proficient legal support.
When a large commercial truck collides with a smaller passenger vehicle, the passengers in the smaller vehicle are more likely than the large truck driver to suffer catastrophic injuries. According to data published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 12,673 traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks in California in 2019. These… Click Here to Read More »
Establishing Fault in Truck Accident Cases Is No Easy Feat
After a traumatic truck accident injury, a dedicated attorney can advocate on your behalf. As a result of their massive weight and height, traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks and regular passenger vehicles can result in devastating injuries. Although truck accidents are not as common as other types of traffic accidents, when a truck… Click Here to Read More »
Commercial truck accidents in California are notoriously complex
If you drive on freeways and highways in California, this usually means you will be driving alongside large commercial trucks. This can be nerve-wracking, especially when these accidents usually cause serious problems to those traveling in smaller passenger vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that between 2016 and 2017, there was a 9… Click Here to Read More »
Skilled Truck Accident Attorney
After a catastrophic truck accident injury, obtain the compensation you need with the support of an experienced attorney. According to recent data published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are nearly 5,000 fatal truck accidents each year. Even as the trucking industry has been strictly regulated by both federal and state agencies,… Click Here to Read More »
Truck Accidents in California – An Overview
Commercial truck accidents can be catastrophic. Obtain the compensation you deserve with the support of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. Big rigs are fundamental to the economy in the United States. Each year, they are responsible for transporting trillions of pounds of merchandise and goods across the nation. As a result of the colossal… Click Here to Read More »
Big Rigs Collide With One Another in Fontana, Ca
Fontana, CA (Sept. 23, 2020) – At about 10 a.m. on September 23rd, three big rigs collided with one another on an intersection in southwestern Fontana. According to the Fontana Police Department, one of the drivers was injured in the accident. The collision occurred at the intersection of Etiwanda Ave. and Slover Ave., where… Click Here to Read More »
Family Killed in Traffic Accident in Ontario, Ca
Ontario, CA (Jun. 17th, 2020) – On Tuesday, June 16th, a man, woman and minor were fatally injured in a three-vehicle traffic accident when traveling on Interstate 10 in Ontario. According to a statement provided by the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred shortly before 10 a.m., near Haven Avenue as a large 2011… Click Here to Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies Following Fiery Accident Involving Semi-Truck in the City of Rancho Cucamonga
The State of California has one of the highest numbers of registered motorcyclists in the nation. Yet this comes to no surprise as the state has some of the most scenic routes in the country and enjoyable year-round weather. Unfortunately, California is no stranger to motorcycle accidents, and as a result of the influx… Click Here to Read More »
Legal Complications That Could Transpire in the Aftermath of a Rear-End Auto Accident
Rear-end collisions are relatively common in the State of California. In the majority of cases, the vehicle that collided with another from behind will be considered at-fault and this is because motorists driving behind others are expected to keep safe distances in order to allow enough space to slow down or stop to avoid… Click Here to Read More »
The Difference Between Car Accidents and Semi-Truck Accidents
The Inland Empire’s booming warehouse industry is bringing far more than jobs to local communities – it is also bringing an influx of commercial vehicle traffic. These commercial motor vehicles are built to transport enormous amounts of freight between ports to warehouses, stores, and other locations across the nation. While semi-trucks are a fundamental… Click Here to Read More »
Injuries From Multiple Vehicle Accidents
In late March of this year, an accident that occurred on the 10-fwy in the City of Claremont involved a total of 15 vehicles. The multi-vehicle accident left one person dead, two other individuals with serious injuries and 9 others with less-severe injuries. It was reported that the unsafe driving speeds perpetuated by a… Click Here to Read More »
San Bernardino Trucking Lanes May Provide Safer Roads in the Future
Freight trucks mingling with passenger vehicles may be a thing of the past on San Bernardino freeways if planning officials have their way reports ABC 7 News. With traffic expected to double on Inland Empire freeways, officials have put forward many solutions including a requirement that freight trucks use special lanes only for freight… Click Here to Read More »