3 vehicles involved in chaotic fatal crash
A motor vehicle accident that involved three vehicles and left two people dead is under investigation by local police. The wreck, which occurred in the Los Angeles area, involved a truck that was carrying lemons and a big rig, as well as another car. The lemons spilled all over the highway, creating quite an image […]
read moreCould the ‘safety truck’ actually improve trucking industry?
What if you found out that a truck was being fitted with a video camera on the front (facing forward) and a wall of televisions on the back (facing backward)? Would you think that this is sad way for people to keep up on their favorite television shows? Would you think it is just another […]
read moreNTSB: Truck accidents can be prevented with better regulation
As a follow-up to one of our recent posts, consider the following scenario. In January 2014, a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. This is unsurprising in light of the fact that he had slept for just 4.5 of the past 37 hours. When the driver fell asleep, his giant rig slammed into some […]
read moreThe Dangers Of Improper Vehicle Maintenance By Trucking Companies
Commercial trucks suffer a lot of wear and tear from constant use. As you might expect, they require regular maintenance and repair in order to remain in safe operating condition. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Who is liable when maintenance issues lead to truck accidents? In most cases, fault rests with the company that owns […]
read moreSeeking to make commercial trucking regulation more effective
As many readers know, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the agency primarily responsible for regulating the safety of commercial trucking. The agency’s mission is a difficult one, as there are approximately 550,000 trucking companies operating in the U.S. at any time. Unfortunately, the FMCSA does not have the time or resources to effectively […]
read moreCalifornia Bus Crash & Some Scary Facts About Drowsy Driving
By now, many Bay Area readers have heard about the fatal bus accident that occurred earlier this week. According to news reports, a Greyhound bus on its way from Los Angeles to the Bay Area rolled over on a stretch of highway near San Jose. Two people were killed and several others were seriously injured. […]
read moreNHTSA seeks to improve tractor-trailer safety equipment
One of the most dangerous truck accident scenarios is commonly referred to as an underride crash. The trailers on most commercial semi-trucks sit five or six feet above the road. When a smaller vehicle rear-ends a tractor trailer, it can easily be pulled partially underneath the trailer. Even worse, the bottom edge of the trailer […]
read moreCompany’s many violations didn’t keep the truck off the road
A tractor-trailer accident in Contra Costa County offers a tragic example of what happens when a trucking company is allowed to put poorly maintained vehicles on the road. The accident occurred during rush hour on a major road in Pittsburg when the truck clipped two vehicles before slamming into the front of a commercial building. […]
read moreInjured in a truck accident? You need our help
Accidents involving semi-trucks are some of the most devastating types of collisions. Being injured in a truck accident can be both emotionally and physically traumatizing for victims, the impacts of which can last a lifetime. No matter how the accident occurred, if a truck driver is at fault, we can help California victims seek just compensation […]
read moreAre fatal truck accidents the new normal? p2
Continued from our last post. The number of fatal tractor-trailer accidents in the U.S. has been increasing since 2009. CNBC suggests that the loss of life is the cost of doing business — more goods and materials are moving as the country recovers from the recession, and both the industry and government regulators are trying […]
read moreVictim of Hwy. 17 crash says driver, trucking co. were negligent p2
We are discussing the details of a traffic accident earlier this month. Traveling on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County, a tractor-trailer crashed into 10 other vehicles. One man was killed and several others were injured. One of the injured, a 37-year-old woman, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the truck driver and his employer. […]
read moreTracy Morgan crash illustrates dangers of truck driver fatigue p2
On behalf of The Cartwright Law Firm Inc. posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, July 4, 2014. Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan continues his recovery from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident almost a month ago. Morgan has left the hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation facility, entertainment news outlets report. How long he […]
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