Archive for the ‘ Truck Injury ’ Category

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30
Jan

Road Rage Responsible For Fatal I-80 Crash

January 30, 2012

We have all experienced road rage at some point in time. What drivers don’t often realize is just how dangerous these careless actions can be.

Take for instance the fatal crash that occurred on I-80 near Richmond, California, last Wednesday morning. Reports on the accident from NBC-Bay Area News claim the driver who was killed “brake checked” the person behind him just before rolling his vehicle.

The accident happened in the westbound lanes of the highway at around 5:30 in the morning, near the exit for Carlson Boulevard. It was still dark when investigators say they believe the driver of a minivan made an unsafe lane change in an effort to get around a GMC pickup truck. The van passed the truck and then immediately cut in front of it. The van’s driver then firmly tapped his breaks, causing himself to lose control of the vehicle. The van screeched off the highway and collided with a barrier wall before rolling several times across the pavement. The minivan’s driver was killed instantly.

California highway patrol officers said that road rage accidents are completely avoidable when motorists drive responsibly.

The Bay Area Car Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers suggest slower traffic keeping to the right and allowing other vehicles at least three car lengths of following space. They believe that following theses tips will greatly decrease your chances of getting into a dangerous road rage situation.

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16
Jan

Several Tips To Keep Motorists Safe During High Speed Pursuits

January 16, 2012

High-speed vehicle pursuits down the highway gets our adrenaline pumping in the movies. But what if you found yourself to be the helpless bystander of a real car chase during your daily commute? This happens almost on a daily basis across California, and observations have shown that most motorists don’t know what to do.

An article in The Sacramento Bee described a chase that occurred several weeks ago along California’s Highway 99. News footage shows that as the chase progresses, the cars around the chase acted as if nothing was happening. They stayed at the same speed and made no efforts to get out of the way.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that one reason this occurs is that drivers don’t scan their mirrors often enough. They suggest that motorists check all of their mirrors every 15-20 seconds.

If you find yourself in the middle of a high-speed pursuit, CHP Trooper Mike Bradley stated that you should not slow down, but turn on your right blinker and work your way over to the shoulder of the highway. If you see a crime scene ahead, pull over and stop well behind officer vehicles.

The California auto accident attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers fight for victims who have been injured in accidents and support community safety campaigns throughout the year in order to prevent accidents. If you are the victim of a car accident, contact an experienced attorney today.

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18
Jul

UCSF Shuttle Crash Kills Associate Professor

July 18, 2011

According to CBS-San Francisco, a collision between a University of California-San Francisco shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer has raised questions as to whether or not seat belts should be required on buses and other passenger transportation vehicles.

The shuttle was traveling east on Oak Street through an intersection with Octavia Boulevard around 6:20 AM, taking the professor and 15 other passengers to work at San Francisco General Hospital. According to witness reports, the shuttle driver ran a red light and struck an 18-wheeler. An associate professor with the university was declared dead at the scene after being ejected from the bus and run over by the 18-wheeler. Four others were also injured, and transported to San Francisco General to be treated for their injuries. They were last listed in fair condition.

The bus driver has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the crash. Many feel the use of seat belts would have saved a life and prevented several trips to the hospital following this crash. According to the law, a vehicle carrying 10 passengers or more is not required to have seat belts. UCSF spokeswoman Elizabeth Fernandez states the university’s 50 shuttles each carry around 22 people, and therefore meet that requirement.

Laws do not always protect people from injuries. If you or someone you know sustained injuries in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, the California Truck Accident Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers may be able to help you collect compensation for your injuries.

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15
Jan

Two teens killed in California auto accident

January 6, 2009

The San Luis Obispo Tribune reports that two teens were killed in a California car accident.

The teens were traveling in a Plymouth Neon when they entered Highway 1 against a red light. The vehicle crossed into the path of a pick-up truck causing the California auto accident. The pick-up truck broadsided the car causing the fatal injuries to the teens.

Both drivers lost control of the vehicles in the California auto accident.

The driver of the pick-up truck was treated for moderate injuries suffered in the California car accident.

Toxicology reports are still pending following the California auto accident.

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