If you live in the Redding area and have been involved in a big rig truck accident, contact our lawyers today for a free case evaluation.
Reiner, Simpson & Slaughter
Riverbridge Building
2851 Park Marina Dr., Suite 200
Redding, California 96001
Toll Free 1-800-896-4200
Phone (530) 241-1905
Fax (530) 241-0622
Commercial trucking is a substantial industry in Northern California. Hundreds, if not thousands, of commercial big rigs travel each hour through Redding on I-5, from Seattle to Los Angeles. Other big rigs are constantly operating on the rural and mountainous highways of Northern California transporting logs, lumber, heavy equipment and agricultural goods.
About one out of every eight motor vehicle accidents involve a large truck. That equates to a little over 12 percent of all vehicle accidents, but big rig trucks only account for about 4 percent of all registered motor vehicles. At Reiner, Simpson & Slaughter in Redding, our big rig truck accident lawyers fight for the rights of the injured.
Trucking accidents can cause serious injuries, including incidents of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and burn injury. Studies have shown that about 75 percent of those injured in big rig accidents were occupants of other vehicles. Truck drivers accounted for 22 percent of those injured. The remaining 3 percent of people injured in large truck accidents were not occupants of any vehicle (pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.). Our truck accident lawyers can help victims hold trucking companies, their drivers, and vehicle manufacturers responsible for their negligence.
Unfortunately, injuries are not the only cause for concern in large truck accidents. Big rig truck accidents are more likely to be fatal than auto accidents. Truck drivers were less likely to be killed in a big rig accident than were the occupants of other vehicles involved. While only 15 percent of the large truck fatalities involved the big rig's driver, about 78 percent of those killed were in other vehicles. Our Redding truck accident lawyers have pursued wrongful death lawsuits for the families of those victims.
As professional drivers, the operators of these big rigs must have professional training, be properly licensed and operate their rigs within the requirements of Federal and State regulations. These regulations are designed to protect the motoring public from the catastrophic injuries and death that can occur when an 80,000 lb. big rig collides with a passenger vehicle, a motorcycle, a pedestrian, a bicyclist or another truck. Safety must be a pre-eminent concern for the professional big rig driver.
While most professional drivers of big rigs are responsible and drive their rigs safely, many accidents still occur. The most common reasons big rig truck accidents occur include:
Whatever the reason for the trucking accident, if the big rig driver did not operate his truck safely, he is responsible for the injuries that he caused.
Our lawyers are well versed in the regulations and laws that govern the operation of big rig trucks throughout California and the nation. We are very experienced in dealing with corporate trucking firms, their attorneys and insurance companies, and have successfully represented clients in numerous serious injury and death cases involving catastrophic big rig truck accidents.
If you or someone you love has been adversely affected by a big rig crash, our truck accident lawyers want to meet with you. We understand that each truck accident is unique. By taking advantage of our free consultation and contingent fee program, you can have an expert attorney on your side. To learn more, contact our Redding, California injury law firm today to discuss your case with a qualified truck accident lawyer.