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Chico, CA | Rooney Law Firm

What can happen, unfortunately, is that the trucking company is way ahead in its investigation. Insurance companies have the capability to be on the scene, review evidence and put together an offer before injured people can even begin to think clearly.

According to the California Highway Patrol, all of the lanes of the highway were blocked and debris was scattered everywhere after the crash. Traffic was eventually rerouted across the bridge, and Highway 99 was clear by 5:30 a.m.

As evidenced by the recent General Motors ignition switch case wherein several fatalities occurred because admittedly a design flaw caused it to turn off unbeknownst to the driver. This resulted in loss of control and no deployment of air bags. Investigation has thus far revealed the company was allegedly aware of the problem and didn’t address it.

Individuals who are injured in a truck accident — or any accident on the road — have a right to seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses and lost wages.

Battling a corporation, insurance companies and lawyers can be overwhelming at any time but even more so when you are trying to recover from injuries suffered in the accident and dealing with other post-crash issues.

Urine tests for drugs and breath tests for alcohol are required under the regulations. It’s specified that testing be conducted before an employee is hired, after an accident happens, if an employer has a reasonable suspicion a driver is abusing these substances and randomly.

Victims, and in the case of fatalities, survivors, usually have an immediate need for income. This can be because a paycheck stops, medical care and rehabilitation costs quickly build and the day-to-day family needs escalate.

Touting the competitive advantage of self-driving trucks, the report explains that truck operators have a big financial incentive to use this advanced technology to reduce expenses.

California law is specific in stating that no one shall operate any vessel or manipulate water skis or similar devices in a reckless or negligent manner, thereby endangering another person or property.

Reports are that the trucking industry is seeking ways to improve safety and reduce liability risks. One of the nation’s largest freight trucking companies, for example, has started to equip its trucks with camera systems.

These trucks are so large that they can take much longer than regular passenger vehicles to stop, which means that a traffic issue coupled with a tired driver with a slower reaction time could spell disaster.

When certain high-risk issues are identified, the report suggests that the issues be checked against inspection procedures.