California is among the states with the highest number of truck accident injuries and fatalities. In fact, the Golden State recorded 437 deaths due to large truck crashes in 2021, placing second among all states. While truck crashes typically have causes like speeding...
Truck Accidents
What you should know before filing a trucking accident claim
An accident involving a truck can leave you with serious injuries or worse. A truck's size and weight are significant factors in the severity of such crashes, and in most cases, pedestrians and smaller vehicle occupants bear the brunt of the damage. While you may be...
Mistakes to avoid when driving near large trucks
Any time you drive on the highway, there’s a good chance you will encounter semis and big rigs. These large trucks are an important part of the country’s economy; however, they also present some hazards for others on the roads, especially if you don’t know how to stay...
What are the various causes of truck crashes?
Sharing the roads with a tractor-trailer is a normal fact of life, but it’s also very risky. There’s a chance that one of these large vehicles will become involved in a crash. This can lead to innocent people getting hurt or even killed. The causes of truck...
Are inexperienced truck drivers becoming a problem?
Navigating a large truck on the road takes greater skill than driving an ordinary car. For that reason, you want the big truck that pulls up next to you to have a steady and knowledgeable hand on the wheel. However, some trucking companies do not always hire...
Drowsiness in the trucking industry puts everyone at risk
California motorists share the road with big rigs every day. These trucks take up a lot of room and often seem imposing. Unfortunately, they can cause a lot of damage when they get into crashes, too. One of the biggest and most preventable reasons for trucker crashes...
Truck Accidents and Delivery Trucks
Delivery trucks are becoming increasingly common on our roadways. These trucks deliver thousands of packages to homes and businesses on a daily basis. Because of their size, these vehicles can cause serious property damage, injuries, and even death when they are...
Truck Accidents and Driver Fatigue
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 25 drivers have reported falling asleep behind the wheel in the last 30 days. Given how many people are on the road throughout Concord, CA and the entire East Bay, these findings should be...
Brain Injuries in Trucking Accidents
Every year, millions of dollars in damages are rewarded through personal injury cases. Some of the most common causes of personal injury lawsuits are automobile accidents. While any automobile accident can result in serious injury, trucking accidents tend to be...
The Importance of Trucking Maintenance Records
Maintaining accurate trucking records is important for driver safety, but may also be important in the event of an accident or other problems. Trucking maintenance records can reveal when negligence was the likely cause of an accident. Those who have been injured in...