[03-27-2020] Aguanga, CA – Victim Sent to the Hospital After Being Pinned by a Tractor on Highway 79

An unidentified person was seriously injured after a tractor-trailer rolled over their body on Highway 79 in Aguanga on March 27.

According to the initial reports, the accident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. The first responders that arrived at the scene saw the victim’s lower body pinned beneath a semi-truck that was 15 feet over the side. The victim was not inside of the tractor at the time of the accident. 

The impact was so severe that the victim had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. Local authorities are currently investigating the case and are trying to determine the factors that caused the crash to occur. 

Tractor-Trailer Crash Investigation is Underway

According to the California Department of Transportation, the dominant mode of freight transportation in California is big rigs or tractor-trai*ds that the number of traffic fatalities that involved a big rig steadily rose from 2013 to 2017. This means that, as the trucking industry continues to grow in California, the number of fatalities caused by big rigs increases as well. 

A variety of factors causes tractor-trailer crashes. Loss of control of the truck, a tire blowout, a disabling or non-disabling vehicle failure, excessive speed, lane drifting, improper truck maneuvering, and driver fatigue are just one of the few reasons tractor-trailer crashes occur. 

Tractor-trailer accidents are more deadly compared to other types of road accidents. It’s mainly because of the considerable size difference of big rig trucks in comparison to other vehicles on the road. A fully loaded big rig needs as much as 20 to 40 percent more stopping distance. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the fatality rate of big rig trucks has increased by 30 percent since 2009. There were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig in 2017 alone. 

Dealing with tractor-trailer crash cases can be complicated. When facing cases like this, it’s essential to have an experienced Aguanga personal injury attorney specializing in tractor-trailer accident cases to conduct an independent investigation. 

Trucking companies may hire their private investigators to disprove the negligence of their drivers. To combat this, attorneys will hire expert witnesses, conduct background checks on the drivers involved, and review applicable insurance coverage for their client. 

Aguanga Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Aguanga-CA-2Attaining a severe injury after a tractor-trailer accident can be stressful and overwhelming as it has the potential to affect all aspects of life, such as family, work, and finances. While waiting for the results of the official investigation, the victims are entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of their attorney. 

A personal injury attorney can serve as a helpful legal guide for the grieving family during this difficult time while ensuring that the guilty party will be held accountable for their alleged crime. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a big rig accident, you need the professional legal counsel of an experienced tractor-trailer accident lawyer. The dedicated legal team at Arash Law in California has the experience, knowledge, and commitment to guide your claim toward its most beneficial outcome skillfully. We’re standing by to help – 24 hours a day and seven days a week – so please give us a call us at (888) 488-1391 today. Our offices are located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, Woodland Hills, Orange County. They are more than happy to travel to your home, office, or place of recovery.

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