[01-05-2022] Fresno County, CA – Truck Accident Near Jensen and Elm Avenues Injures One Person

One unidentified person was hurt after a truck accident in southwest Fresno on Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. near Jensen and Elm Avenues.

A truck and another vehicle collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

One of the drivers was trapped in the wreckage following the collision. Emergency personnel rescued the trapped party. It took them nearly 45 minutes to get the driver out.

The trapped driver sustained minor injuries in the crash. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Truck Accident Statistics

The National Safety Council reports that nearly five thousand large trucks were involved in fatal crashes across the United States in 2018. Large trucks also accounted for nine percent of all fatal accidents that year, even though they made up just four percent of all registered vehicles on the road. This means that large trucks are more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than other types of cars.

Why are large trucks more dangerous in accidents? The answer is physics. A large, heavy vehicle (such as a commercial truck) generates more force in a collision. The added force means that the crash is more likely to result in serious injuries – some of which might not be survivable.

If the truck is speeding, this generates even more momentum, and the collision is even more likely to result in serious injuries or death. Injury victims must hold truck drivers and transportation companies responsible for the damages they cause. Doing this encourages safer driving habits from other truck drivers in the future and makes the roads of California safer for everyone.

Areas with heavy traffic also have more traffic accidents. This means that Fresno’s busy areas will be more likely to have a higher rate of auto accidents. Be cautious when traveling on the main highways, including the 99, 180, the 41, and the 168. It would help if you also were careful when traveling on surface streets that are main thoroughfares.

Fresno County Truck Accident Lawyers for Victims

Injury victims have the legal right to be compensated for losses they suffer in a truck accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, it is essential to hire a Fresno truck accident lawyer to protect your legal rights. The insurance company is not on your side. Their claims adjusters are trained to pay as little as possible on as few claims.

An experienced personal injury would be able to tell you the fair value of your case, accounting for your injuries, how the accident occurred, where the accident occurred, and other factors that will affect your case if it were brought to a jury. These companies also have armies of lawyers to defend unfair compensation decisions.

You need an experienced injury attorney to fight on your side and get the compensation you deserve. The Fresno truck accident attorneys at Arash Law are here to help. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Let us defend your legal rights so you can focus on making the best recovery possible from your injuries.