SACRAMENTO COUNTY – On November 17, 2012, 11 people were injured after a Light Rail train and a semi truck collided. According to an ABC News 10 report, the accident occurred at about 6 p.m. on the Light Rail tracks near 1200 North B Street in Sacramento. Eight of the 11 victims were treated and released, but three victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor to moderate injuries. The victims included the operator of the Light Rail train and train passengers. The semi truck driver was not injured in the crash. Police and Light Rail crews are investigating the cause of the crash. Truck versus Train Accident Litigation While police conclude their investigation, the victims of this devastating accident should talk to a train accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger. Lawsuits involving a commercial truck and a train can be complicated to navigate. With one of our experienced lawyers by their side, the victims can rest assured that every resource will be used to see justice served. We are committed to getting our clients maximum compensation for injury-related damages and will not settle for an amount below the true value of damages. To learn how you can make an appointment with one of our trusted lawyers, please visit our website. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we will come to [...] Read more »
KERN COUNTY – A female truck driver was seriously injured when another truck driver ran over her at a gas station near Arvin Wednesday afternoon. According to a California Highway Patrol officer, the 47-year-old female truck driver was walking to the TA Travel Center’s store after parking her truck, when another big-rig driven by a 42-year-old man started driving. The truck’s left front wheel knocked the woman down and ran over her right leg. The woman’s right leg was severed in the accident and she was airlifted to Kern Medical Center for treatment. Authorities did not know her condition but said she was conscious as paramedics worked on her at the scene of the September 12, 2012 accident. Kern County Truck Accident Liability If news reports are accurate the driver of the truck that ran over the woman is at-fault for this horrific accident and it is highly recommended the victim seek the counsel of a reputable truck accident attorney as soon as possible. An attorney with experience handling truck accident claims can help the victim recover full and fair compensation for the damages related to the accident and resulting injuries. The victim may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, loss of earnings, impaired earning capacity, occupational rehabilitation, emotional distress and physical pain. Talk to a California Truck Accident Attorney First The victim should [...] Read more »
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – On September 10, 2012, a 22-year-old man was tragically killed after his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in San Bernardino Monday morning. Michael Benvenisti was driving to work on Kendall Drive near Yucca Avenue when he collided with a tractor-trailer at about 6 a.m. Benvenisti was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died Tuesday as a result of the injuries he sustained in the tragic truck collision. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. San Bernardino County Truck Accident Liability After a devastating accident such as this one, the family members of the victim should consult a trusted truck accident attorney. Due to the limited amount of information provided by news sources, it is impossible to determine how and why the accident happened, but if it is discovered that the victim’s actions did not cause or contribute to the crash occurring, the victim’s family members may be able to take legal action the person or entity responsible for causing the truck crash. Filing a truck accident claim allows surviving family members the opportunity to recover damages related to their tragic loss, such as funeral expenses, burial costs, loss of victim’s future wages, loss of victim’s future savings, and loss of support, care, and companionship. To learn how to make an appointment with an [...] Read more »
If you have been a victim of a horrific truck accident, do not fail to contact your local attorney as soon as possible in order to obtain as much compensation as possible. Causes of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can be caused by a number of reasons, of one of the most common includes driver fatigue. When trucking companies overload truck driver shifts against federal regulations for their profit, the inevitably overworked and tired truck driver can be a potential liability and life-threatening driver. Other causes of truck accidents involve faults of the truck and of the streets. The truck can be improperly loaded or overloaded. Thus, the truck’s cargo can fall off the truck to impede other drivers and cause fatal accidents. Poorly maintained vehicles may also be a cause for a truck accident. Also, the truck driver may have used drugs or alcohol, in which case the truck accident involved DUI or possession and use of illegal drug charges. The highways themselves may have been poorly designed and/or poorly maintained. It is in the responsibility of the city to ensure that the streets are safe for all drivers. Liability Issues Concerning Truck Accidents In car accidents, the driver’s insurance company will cover the damages claimed by the wrongfully injured party. It is rare for another party to be involved in a car accident claim. [...] Read more »
There are over 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States, and in proportion to the hundreds of billions of miles they collectively log each year to the number of truck accidents, it is reasonable to say that most are safe and responsible drivers. However, the NHTSA reports over 3,600 people were killed in large truck accidents, and 80,000 more were injured in collisions involving large trucks. According to the federal agency, approximately 276,000 large trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds were in accidents during 2010. While this may be a small percentage of the total number of trucks on the roads, the number of accidents is still substantial, especially in California where a total of more than 5,000 truck accidents occurred. Why Speeding is an Issue Approximately 21 percent of the truck drivers involved in 2010 fatal traffic accidents had previous speeding violations on their driving record, and 13 percent had been involved in accidents in the past. Although the vast majority of truckers drive safely within the speed limit, sometimes a speeding truck driver can cause a catastrophic accident. Speeding vehicles are more likely to be involved in serious or fatal injury accidents because the potential force of impact increases exponentially as the speed increases incrementally. The danger of speeding is exacerbated when in two-vehicle accidents where one vehicle is significantly smaller and lighter [...] Read more »
The Interstate 5 is one of the longest stretches of highway on the west coast, stretching from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, the highway runs over 1,380 miles long. In California, the highway serves to connect major cities throughout California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Stockton, and Sacramento, as well as indirectly linking San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland, and as such, the Interstate 5 is a major highway used in truck routes. Unfortunately, the I-5 is also the site of hundreds of truck accidents each year, causing serious injuries such as: Broken or fractured bones Severed limbs Dislocated joints Blunt force trauma wounds Laceration or puncture wounds Head injury Neck or back injury Fatal injury California Insurance Coverage Under California personal injury law, when one party causes physical or financial harm to another individual, those responsible for causing the damages can also be held liable for the said damages. In traffic accident claims, this means those who caused a car accident are responsible for the medical bills, property damage, and other expenses related to the accident. Because California traffic law requires all drivers to have insurance, anyone on the roadways is should have minimum liability coverage of at least: $15,000 for the death or injury of one person in one accident $30,000 for all parties in one accident [...] Read more »
SACRAMENTO – The family of a woman who was tragically killed in a truck accident in Redding on April 10, 2009, was awarded $2.9 million in damages by a Sacramento Superior Court jury. Rosa Arenas, 52, was traveling from her home in Oregon to visit her children in Los Angeles when a United Parcel Service (UPS) truck on Interstate 5 struck her. According to the lawsuit, the driver of the UPS truck, William Steverson, made an unsafe lane change, which caused the fatal collision. UPS denied any responsibility for the crash and tried to blame Arenas for the tragic accident. In addition to funds for economic damages, the family will receive compensation for loss of love, loss of affection, loss of comfort, and other types of non-economic damages. Truck accidents injure and kill thousands every year in the United States. Accidents involving a semi, 18-wheeler, tanker truck, delivery truck, big-rig or any other type of commercial truck can produce catastrophic results due to the large size of these trucks. In fatal commercial truck accidents, approximately 98 percent of those killed are the occupants of a passenger vehicle, reports the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. If your loved one was tragically killed in a truck accident, please contact a California truck accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. As seasoned advocates of the injured and bereaved, we understand how [...] Read more »
DES MOINES – The family of an elderly woman who was killed in a September 2011 car crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the truck that hit the vehicle the woman was a passenger in. According to Dallas County court papers, the driver of the truck, Kenneth Snow Jr., and his employer, Panama Transfer Inc., were both named in the lawsuit, which accused Snow and the trucking company of negligence. Snow allegedly admitted to running a red light at the intersection where the fatal collision occurred. The lawsuit also claims that Panama Transfer Inc. failed to properly maintain the truck Snow was driving. Margaret Bannister and three other elderly woman, Arlene Laughlin, Frances Sechler, and Marilyn Harper were riding in a 2000 Infiniti I30 when the accident occurred. All four women were tragically killed in the crash. In the lawsuit, Bannister’s family is seeking compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, diminished value of Bannister’s estate, and loss of parental guidance, companionship, comfort, and affection. If you lost a loved one in a truck accident, car accident, motorcycle accident or any other type of accident, justice can be served. Please call a California wrongful death attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger to discuss your legal rights in a free, one-on-one consultation. We can offer legal guidance and support during [...] Read more »
AUGUST 28, 2009 – A 52-year-old man was killed when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a logging truck on Highway 101 near Leggett, authorities said. Glenn Brunskill of Danville was riding a 1984 Honda Gold Wing north on Hwy 101 when he lost control about 1:30 p.m. and slid into oncoming lanes near mile post 95.71, according to the California Highway Patrol. The victim was struck by a 1977 Kenworth logging truck driven by 55-year-old Dennis Krystosek of Hydesville, the CHP said. As part of its investigation into the tractor-trailer accident, the CHP will try to determine why Brunskill lost control. View Larger Map
AUGUST 27, 2009 – A driver was hospitalized with major injuries after his pickup truck collided head-on with a cement truck in Marysville, authorities said. The accident occurred about 5:10 p.m. when a Toyota Tacoma PreRunner traveling northbound on Plumas-Arboga Road crossed the center line in the 2800 block and collided with a southbound cement truck owned by ABC Ready Mix of Elverta, according to the California Highway Patrol. The unidentified driver of the Toyota was extricated from the mangled vehicle and then airlifted to Sutter Roseville Medical Center with major injuries, the CHP said. The driver of the cement truck, identified as 38-year-old Adam Scott Buchholz of Sacramento, sustained minor injuries and declined treatment, authorities said. The CHP is investigating the cause of the head-on collision. For more information regarding large truck litigation, contact the law firm of Estey Bomberger. View Larger Map