A 37-year old woman died the other morning when a driver of a big-rig tractor trailer, for unknown reasons, collided with the mountainside as he approached a curve in the road, causing the trailer’s gravel box to separate from the trailer frame. The box came to a stop on the opposite side of the road, hitting an SUV driven by the 37-year old woman.
The big-rig driver was not injured; however, the woman in the SUV was taken to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries. Her 16-year old daughter, who was a passenger in the SUV, was injured and taken to another hospital for treatment.
California Highway Patrol officials are investigating the accident to determine the cause.
They are checking a number of possible causes which include speeding, road conditions, falling asleep at the wheel or just plain negligence on his part.
It would be wise for the family of the victim to contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney regarding her legal rights and the possibility of filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
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A 32-year old San Bernardino man lost control of his vehicle the other morning on Interstate 15 in Hesperia, causing it to drift into the center divider then cross several lanes – it ended up crashing into a big-rig. According to reports, the driver was speeding.
The trucker tried to avoid the collision, but was unable to do so. The impact caused the truck to overturn on the shoulder and roll down an embankment, killing the 66-year old big-rig driver.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 21658(a), “Whenever a roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction the vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.”
If you have a loved one who was killed due to another person’s negligence, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to investigate the facts for you. If the negligent person is found to be at fault, he or she can be held liable for your loved one’s wrongful death – including all expenses and other related damages.
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Many commuters were late for work the other day when a big-rig accident in Montclair caused a traffic nightmare on Interstate 10.
It began when a driver of a passenger vehicle lost control for unknown reasons and crashed into the big-rig. The big-rig driver swerved to the left of the road and crashed into another vehicle, causing both vehicles to slam into the center divider. The impact caused the big-rig’s diesel tank to rupture, causing the semi to catch on fire. It took firefighters over an hour to extinguish the flames.
The rig-rig driver and one of the other drivers were taken by air to nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Crews used a crane to upright the big-rig while Hazmat personnel cleaned up the spilled fuel on the ground.
If you are injured in an accident caused by another person, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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Once again Interstate 10 in San Bernardino had to be closed due to a big-rig accident. The accident happened on the connecting road to the 215 Freeway early the other morning. The truck went over the side, causing damage to the bridge railing, and spilled approximately 150 gallons of fuel onto the freeway.
According to the Department of Transportation, the connecting lane was closed down for repairs. The accident is under investigation to determine why it happened.
If you are involved in an accident caused by another person’s negligence or because of another person’s actions, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can investigate the facts for you to determine if you can be compensated for your injuries and expenses.
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Reports indicate that a vehicle traveling on the westbound side of Interstate 10 in Montclair struck a big-rig truck late the other night, causing the truck to hit the center divider, spill diesel fuel onto the freeway and then burst into flames.
It appears that the driver lost control of his vehicle before hitting the big-rig. An innocent bystander stopped and pulled the big-rig driver out of the truck. The trucker and one of the other drivers involved were taken by air to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The fiery accident caused the lanes in both directions to be closed for several hours. The accident is under investigation.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person, you want an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will help you get full and fair compensation for your losses, including physical injury, lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
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The headlines are filled with horrific big-rig accidents every day. Many of them have resulted from fatigued or overworked drivers – some actually falling asleep behind the wheel.
Because truck drivers drive too many hours in a day, they tend to be overtired, causing them to also become negligent in their driving and driving in violation of a federal hours-of-service regulation. Unrealistic expectations have caused thousands of truckers to lose control, causing deaths of innocent people.
Drivers in California, along with all states, must follow minimum rest and maximum work requirements every day in a specific work period. Even with specific rules, truckers can work up to 70 hours a week in order to ensure their cargo reaches the destination on time.
California law requires all truck drivers to follow:
· Driving a maximum of 11 consecutive hours at one time
· A maximum of 14 consecutive on-duty hours
· A minimum of 10 consecutive off-duty hours between driving shift
If you are involved in an accident with an overtired or negligent trucker, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has handled successful cases involving truck drivers.
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California Highway Patrol officers investigating a fatal accident on Interstate 15 in Hesperia in the early morning hours almost got run over by a 23-year old suspected drunken driver.
The 23-year old man was arrested and booked for investigation of drunken driving after he drove through an accident scene that the officers had put cones and flares around; he was released after promising to appear at a court hearing later on.
The earlier accident involved a 35-year old man who was killed when he attempted to change lanes at a high speed and crashed into a big-rig; alcohol is believed to be a factor in his death.
The accident is under investigation to determine who was at fault. If you are injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will fight to protect your rights because he or she has your best interests in mind.
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A 36-year old motorcyclist entering the on-ramp to the Interstate 10 freeway in Fontana lost control and collided with the rear wheels of a big-rig, which was also on the on-ramp to the freeway.
The motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after. The big-rig driver was not injured. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident to determine why this happened.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, you need to contact an attorney who has the knowledge and experience to get the best possible results.
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A 55-year old Caltrans truck driver attempting to enter traffic from the right shoulder on Interstate 15 in Victorville the other afternoon was almost hit by a big-rig. The big-rig swerved to avoid hitting the smaller truck and instead sideswiped another vehicle.
The sideswiped vehicle managed to pull off the freeway and onto the right shoulder. The driver of the big-rig lost control and hit a Cal Fire van and then an unoccupied Caltrans pickup truck that was on the right shoulder. The big-rig proceeded off the freeway and ended up crashing through the front door of a furniture store.
Several people were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the chain-reaction accident to determine how it happened. If you are injured in a freeway accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the case, make sure the at-fault driver is held liable, and seek compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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California Highway Patrol officers reported to the scene on the southbound side of Interstate 15 in Hesperia after a vehicle crashed into a big-rig.
It is suspected that the man had been drinking. He died at the scene.
California Vehicle Code Sections 23152 (a) and (b) state, “It is a misdemeanor to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and it is a misdemeanor to drive with .08% or more of alcohol in your blood.” California law says that a defendant charged with drinking and driving can be convicted of both offenses.
If you or someone you know is injured or killed by a drunk driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts of your case and explain your rights and options to you.
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