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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Occasionally, a big-rig driver can lose control of his rig because of shifting or falling cargo.
It is possible for building products to fall off a tractor trailer or bulldozers, front-end loaders, or any type of heavy equipment in transport to break from their moorings – all resulting in a devastating accident.
When a tractor-trailer jackknifes because of shifting cargo, innocent motorists close by can be injured. Truck drivers must abide by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which specify how a large truck’s load must be contained, secured and immobilized. By following these rules, the truck’s stability and maneuverability are not affected. A trucker is not allowed to operate a commercial vehicle unless the vehicle’s cargo is properly distributed and secured according to federal regulations.
If you are involved and injured in an accident with a big-rig that was caused because the cargo was not properly secured, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has handled cases involving big-rig trucks. This may constitute negligence and serve as the legal basis for you to file a personal injury lawsuit against the trucking company and its driver.
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A casino shuttle van and two other vehicles were involved in an accident recently where nine people suffered minor to moderate injuries.
According to the San Bernardino Fire Department, it is unclear what or who caused this accident; however, four people were trapped inside one of the vehicles after a second vehicle broadsided it, and five passengers in the shuttle van suffered minor injuries. All injured passengers were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The accident is under investigation to determine if alcohol and/or drugs were involved, if one of the drivers was negligent, or if something may have been in the road.
If you are involved in an accident and are injured, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case and determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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When an individual is involved in a car accident, he or she could be seriously injured. Just imagine the outcome when that individual is involved in a truck accident that weighs more than ten times the amount of an automobile. Did you know that there is a truck accident every 20 minutes or less in the United States?
The amount of truck accidents in California is on the rise. Companies are hiring drivers that are overworked or exhausted from long hauls. There are cases when trucking companies do not have the money to make sure the trucks are in good working conditions and a driver will leave with faulty parts in his or her truck.
Are you aware that some truckers work over 12 hours a day? Some take drugs to stay awake, which can cause them to lose control of the vehicle.
If you are involved in an accident with a truck, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in truck-related accidents to see if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, damages and expenses.
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There is nothing worse than being involved in an accident, even a fender bender can ruin your day. However, when you are involved in a motorcycle accident, serious bodily injuries can occur or it could be deadly. Motorcyclists have no protective barrier between themselves and the concrete road.
Motorcycles are fast and go in and out of traffic quickly – speeding can cause severe consequences. Statistics show that about two-thirds of motorcycle accidents are a result of a motorist turning into the motorcyclist’s lane, violating his or her right of way. In addition, motorcyclists have a much higher rate of death than a passenger does in an automobile.
More than three thousand people died in the United States last year because of motorcycle accidents – many due to negligence of the driver. If you are a victim of a motorcycle accident, I suggest you contact an experienced Personal Injury attorney who can investigate the accident for you and make sure you are compensated for your expenses.
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