Recent Posts in Fresno Truck Accident Attorney Category

Last wednesday, thick fog (where at sometimes there was only a visible distance of about 50 feet) was a determining factor in several multi-vehicle accidents including all types of motor vehicles, incluidng: cars, trucks, motorcycles and SUVs.  The number and severity of the injuries ranged from severe bleeding, brain injuries, and broken bones to minor scratches.  A police officer at one of the car accient scenes stated that there were so many injuries that all ambulances were being used - so the emergency medical personnel were being stretched to their ultimate limits.

These multi-vehicle pileups occurred at various locations Highway 43 at Kansas in the South Valley while various other multi-vehicle crashes resulted on Highway 198.  There was also major injuries on Highway 41 near Conejo in Fresno County.

With respect to the accident on Highway 43, it occurred just after 8:00 AM. Two cars collided which resulted in backing up traffic and creating further delays.  This crash directly resulted in creating a four vehicle (car, motorcycle, SUV, big rig, etc.) accident.

Less than an hour after these motor vehicle accidents on Highway 43, six (6) separate accidents resulted on Highway 198 at Second Street, east of Hanford. In these separate accidents, there were a total of 15 (fifteen) vehicles, including two (2) big rigs which caused the higway to be closed.  Amongst these various accidents, only two people had serious enough injuries (and did not waive their right) to be taken to the hospital.

Approximately an hour after this second send of crashes occurred, on Highway 41 near Conejo in Fresno County,  two cars collided.  This car accident resulted in traffic backing up on this Fresno county highway which led to twelve (12) other vehicles either crashing, colliding or getting into an accident.  This Fresno County highway shut down for a little over two hours as the injured were cared for and the higway was cleared up debris and the cars involved in the accidents were removed and towed away.

If you or a loved one was injured in this or another multi-vehicle accident with a big rig, truck, car, automobile or motorcycle, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Attorneys, Fresno Truck Accident Attorneys and / or Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorneys.

Early this morning, a train and a tractor-trailer truck were involved in an accident near Fresno, California.  The initial reports indicate that the truck-and-train accident resulted in severe injuries.  However, there is always the possibility of brain trauma or brain injury which may not be identified immediately at the scene of the crash - as these types of injuries generally don't evidence themselves until days or weeks after an accident.

The California Highway Patrol has stated that the train-and-truck accident was near Avenue 144 and Highway 43 south of Corcoran, California.  As a direct result of this accident, the California Highway Patrol stated that several roads in the general area of the accident will be closed until at least noon as the accident scene is investigated.

If during the course of your travels, you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident in Fresno, please visit our Fresno Attorneys Website for further information.

On Monday August 3, 2009 4 people were killed when a man driving an 18-wheeler truck ran a posted stop sign. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) the wreck occurred sometime around 5 a.m. when the large truck crashed into a compact automobile.
The witnesses at the scene say that the driver left the scene of the accident. The CHP reported that the man was arrested hours later for suspicion of hit and run in addition to vehicular homicide.

According to the Fresno authorities, the roof of the small car was completely taken off in the collision. The truck accident left four people dead and one in serious condition. The young woman was rushed to the local Fresno hospital to be treated for her critical injuries.

This reckless driver has caused the wrongful death of 4 people and left several families with much sorrow and many unanswered questions. These families should file a wrongful death claim against this negligent truck driver. Although compensation cannot bring back their loved ones, it is an effort to fight for their rights which were violated by a careless driver.

If you are a family member of one of the victims in this case or you have been involved in another trucking accident in Fresno, CA our law firm is here to help.

Call one of our expert Fresno Trucking Accident Lawyers today for a free consultation.

Less than a year ago California passed new cell phone laws that prohibited drivers from using their cell phones while driving with the exception of a handless ear piece. These new cell phone laws target all motor-vehicle drivers, including commercial motor truck drivers. It is not uncommon to see a truck driver in Fresno talking on their phone, or on their two-way radio. Under the new laws, the only exception to the use of this kind of technology is in an emergency situation.

Commercial motor vehicles include tractor trailers, school buses, farm vehicles, and even tow trucks. These kinds of vehicles are large in size and are a challenge to operate even without the use of a cell phone. If a semi truck driver in Fresno, California is holding their cell phone while operating their commercial vehicle they are at risk of causing a trucking accident. It only takes a split second without a hand on the wheel for a truck to lose control and crash.

The exceptions for emergency situations allowing the use of a cell phone or a two-way radio by truck drivers are usually the kind of emergency trucking accidents which are caused by the illegal use of the cell phone in the first place. Trucking accidents cause deaths everyday on Fresno highways and one can only hope that the new cell phones restrictions aid in the prevention of trucking accidents.

If you have ever been the victim of a trucking accident in Fresno caused by a distracted truck driver on their cell phone you have cause to file a Fresno Personal Injury Lawsuit. When someone is seriously injured in a trucking accident it is an emergency. Consulting a Fresno Truck Accident Lawyer is in your best interest and will ensure that you get the most qualified legal representation available.

Contact one of our Fresno Trucking Accident Attorneys today for a free case evaluation!

On January 16, 2009, a large metal piece detached from a monster truck doing doughnuts during the Monster Jam Monster Truck Show in the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.  The monster truck is named "Natural High."

Shortly after this tragic accident that killed the six-year old boy and injured another spectator, Tacoma Police and Investigators begin examining pieces of the Monster Truck drive-train to determine how such an accident could occur.  The second injured spectator was rushed to the local hospital and maintains a stable condition.

The deceased boy's father told the local News Tribune of Tacoma, that his son and other relatives were in the stands no further than 25 feet above the arena floor.  The father further estimated that the piece of metal which detached and hurled towards his son was a metal ring weighing approximately seven to twelve pounds.

The tragic nature of this incident, especially with the more than 20 years of hosting the Monster Truck shows at the Tacoma Dome, indicate that no one can predict if and when they may be injured.  Especially when a wrongful death clearly occurs with such negligence on the part of the mechanics and the host of the Monster Truck event.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, truck, boat, ATV, or bicycle accident in Fresno, where a personal injury has occured - which may include medical expenses or bills, please contact our Fresno accident attorneys as soon as possible so we may fully represent you and your interests.

Wisconsin truck company forced to pay $2,000,000.00 for the wrongful death of Cathie Dolter which occured at a Pontoon Beach, Illinois truck stop.

A Wisconsin trucking company recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit for the death of Cathie Dolter, 61, who on January 21, 2008 was driver over by an eighteen wheeler.  Despite her suffering severe injuries for more than two hours, she eventually died at St. Louis University Hospital in Illinois.

Following the truck accident, it was discovered that the truck driver's windows were caked with dirt and debris.  The Pontoon Beach police department also failed to identify or report prescription medications which were located on the floor of the cab or truck.

Forensic evidence presented that the truck driving company may have destroyed key evidence by replacing one or more of the tires.  Eyewitnesses to the truck driving accident were also a vital part of this case.

As only one witness was listed on the Ilinois police report, the 911 tapes were subpoened which identified two other witnesses which further identified two other witnesses which ultimately assisted in finding both the truck company and truck driver responsible for the death which occured during the semi-tractor-trailer truck accident.

In Ilinois punitive damage awards may not be awarded in wrongful death suits, so the truck company was able to limit its exposure.  This is very unfortunate because if Mrs. Dolter had survived, a jury would most likely have punished the truck driving company by awarding more than the statutory limit of $2 million dollars for the truck driving accident.

The utilization of an attorney is vital to the resolution of a truck driving accident.  In this particular case the medical bills totaled $30,000.00 with lost wages calculated to be approximately $200,000.00.  The truck driving company offered a low settlement of $1,000,000.00 but was ultimately required to pay $2,000,000.00 with the assistance of an attorney.

If you or a family member has been injured by a truck driver who was at fault in causing your injuries, you should contact one of our truck accident injury attorneys so you may recover any lost wages or costs associated with any medical bills that may have resulted.  Additionally, please visit our website if there is a wrongful death.

4,800 gallons of gasoline caught on fire after a gas tanker truck was involved in an accident on Highway 41 in Fresno County, California

In the early morning of January 12, 2009, a gas tanker truck traveling southbound on Highway 41 in Fresno, California was involved in an accident resulting in 4,800 gallons of gasoline to catch on fire.  It is believed that a wheel may have not been attached negligently and came off the gas tanker resulting in the truck accident.  There were no reports of severe burns to the driver or to any other motor vehicles or property.

It was reported that the gasoline fire was so intense that the smoke from this fire could be seen from miles away.  The Fresno Fire Department reported that for these types of fires it is best to let them burn themselves out while containing the burn area.

Additionally, the driver of the tanker truck involved in the accident did not have any injuries as a result of the crash or the fire.  After the environmental agencies completed their cleanup, Highway 41 was once again reopened.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Fresno, please visit our Fresno Lawyers Website.

On January 29, 2009 a Tulare County Sheriff's patrol car crashed into a big rig, semi-tractor trailer truck around 10:00 p.m. while the Sheriff was attempting to call for back-up for other Sheriff.  Specifically, the Sheriff was attempting to call for back-up and were driving quickly to assist another Sheriff who had uncooperative suspects.

On the way to the scene, the patrol car crashed into the rear of a semi-tractor trailer truck which created a car-truck accident.  The driver of the patrol car is in critical condition, and his partner who was in the passenger seat suffered severe injuries.  The Sheriff that was following behind this patrol car which was involved in the car-big-rig-tractor-trailer-truck accident witnesses the accident, and stopped to administer first aid to his follow comrades.  The Sheriff which was in critical condition was then emergency evacuated by helicopter to a Fresno Area hospital, where he is presently being treated.  The Sheriff was suffering from injuries which included brain injuries, brain trauma, blunt force trauma, broken bones, severe bleeding, and unconsciousness.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the 18-wheeler tractor-trailer truck accident with the patrol car.

If you or a loved one was involved in a 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer truck, big-rig accident where the other vehicle involved in the crash accident was either a bicycle, a scooter, a motorcycle, a car, an SUV, a truck or another 18 wheeler tractor-trailer truck in Fresno, California, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Attorneys, Fresno Motorycycle Accident Attorneys, or Fresno Truck Accident Attorneys immediately so you can begin receiving the medical treatment you require and eventually the compensation you deserve.

On February 2, 2009, the driver of a Dodge Ram 2500 pick-up truck was involved in a truck-automobile-car, bicycle accident along Highway 88, west of Blue Sky Drive.  The critically injured bicyclist involved in the bicycle accident was evacuated from the scene of the bicycle accident via emergency helicopter. 

Authorities believe the bicyclist was struck from behind by the pickup truck, and the bicyclist wasn't discovered until 1:40 a.m. on February 2, 2009 where he was laying on the right side of the shoulder next to his mangled bicycle.

The Dodge Ram 2500 involved in the truck-bicycle accident had it's passenger side mirror and support arm break off as a result of the bicycle accident.  It was this piece that investigators used to identify the make of the vehicle. 

If anyone has information as to the identity of the driver of the Dodge Ram 2500, you may contact the California Highway Patrol's Amador County unit.

Additionally, if you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident in Fresno, please contact one of our experienced Fresno Bicycle Accident Attorneys for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the facts of your case and potential compensation for your injuries.

On January 31, 2009, shortly before 7:00 a.m., along Palmdale Road, east of Petaluma Road, a woman, 50, walked into the path of a pickup truck.

According to the San Bernardino Sherrif and Coroner's Officials, the woman attempted to walk across a roadway, directly in the path of the pick up truck.  The driver stayed at the scene after the accident, and gave the report that he saw the woman step in front of his pick-up truck, and tried to stop to prevent from hitting her.  He further stated that there wasn't enough time and not enough space between his truck and the woman to avoid hitting her.

Anyone with information may contact the San Bernardino Sherriffs Department.

If you or a loved one has been struck by a pedestrian by a truck, car, motorcycle, big-rig, 18-wheeler or any type of motor-vehicle as a pedestrian in Fresno, contact one of our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attoneys for a free confidential initial consultation so you may begin receiving the compensation your deserve for your severe injuries.

On February 2, 2009, a semi-tractor-trailer jack-knifed on the right side of the westbound lane of Highway 78 in San Marcos, California near Fresno County.

This jack-knifed truck created a multi-vehicle accident pile-up.  Two other motor vehicles were involved in this car-big-rig-truck accident in which severe injuries were suffered in which two people were taken to local hospitals shortly after the accident occurred.

Approximately an hour after the car-truck accident, the traffic on Highway 78 was standing still from Interstate 15 to Woodland Parkway.  The traffic was so bad that the tow-truck called to the scene moved only 50 feet in 15 minutes.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck, tractor-trailer, big-rig, semi-truck, 18-wheeler, car, and multi-motor-vehicle accident in Fresno, California, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Lawyers and / or Fresno Truck Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss your accident.

A grandmother suffered a terrible truck driving accident involving her car, which was broadsided by a semi tractor trailer truck.  The big-rig driver was transporting supplies to be used for a charity, when he caused serious injuries to this innocent grandmother.  After the accident, the truck driver had a B.A.C. of .08%, thus he was legally drunk in the State of California by satisfying the statutory limit for being legally drunk.  To further exacerbate things, the truck driver arrived at work in a drunken state, thus also making his employer liable for the accident, especially since the negligent driver responsible for the trucking accident was acting within the defined limits of his truck driving job.  This truck driver later pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (DUI) and was sented to serve a year jail term.

The injuries suffered by the grandmother as a result of this truck-car-accident in Fresno caused her to remain bedridden.  This innocent grandmother is now intensely sensitive to noise, and when watching TV must do so without sound, because if the sound is on, she begins to suffer one of her many excruciating headaches.

Ultimately, a civil suit for the grandmother's injuries was filed in Fresno, as the accident occurred in Fresno County.  After hearing the month-long-case, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the seriously injured grandmother for $10.5 Million Dollars.  $6.5 Million Dollars was for the grandmother's pain and suffering, and the remaining $4 Million Dollars was to compensate her and her loving family for her present and future medical expenses and bills.

Clearly no amount of money will ever return this poor grandmother to a condition prior to the serious trucking accident, but with such a large settlement, neither she nor her family needs to worry about paying for expensive prescription drugs as well as other medical expenses, including the in-home care-giver or nursing staff.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as a result of the negligent driving of a truck, big-rig, 18-wheeler, semi-tractor-trailer truck, or semi-truck driver in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Trucking Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation.