[04-13-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Injured After a Big Rig Crash in Galt

At least one person was injured after a major big rig collision in Galt on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the major accident happened in Galt.

An eastbound pickup truck was traveling on Galt when the driver veered into the opposite lanes for unclear reasons and crashed into a big rig.

The pickup truck driver attempted to free himself from his seat before authorities and emergency personnel arrived.

The pickup truck was severely damaged following the crash, but surprisingly, the driver only sustained minor injuries. The pickup truck driver was taken to an area hospital to be evaluated and treated.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case. They suspect that the sun’s glare may have affected the driver’s vision, but no confirmation has been made yet.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

‘Big-rig’ is the term used for the tractor-trailers and semis with which we share the road. These names are used interchangeably for huge cargo-carrying trucks.

According to the California Department of Transportation, big rigs are the major mode of freight. More than 78 percent of California residents rely solely on large trucks to transport their stuff. Large-rig accidents are not infrequent.

Every 15 minutes, one person is killed in a semi-truck accident somewhere in the United States. Approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur in the United States each year, with approximately 5,000 truckers killed.

Approximately 113 people are killed every year, and approximately 3,000 people are injured in truck accidents in California. Every year, between 200 and 300 individuals are killed in truck accidents in California.

According to the California Department of Transportation, big rigs are the major mode of freight. More than 78 percent of California residents rely solely on large trucks to transport their stuff. Large-rig accidents are not infrequent.

Drivers can avoid truck accidents by leaving an appropriate amount of stopping space between their vehicle and a semi-truck; drivers must also avoid driving into a truck’s blind spot.

Sacramento County Truck Accident Lawyers

A negligent driver who causes a truck accident must compensate you for all the injuries and losses you suffer due to that accident. There are many losses that you will suffer.

It is vital to work with an experienced truck accident lawyer who knows how to prove the fair value of all the many losses you have suffered.

The experienced Sacramento County truck accident lawyers at Arash Law know how to handle these competing claims. They will ensure that all liens are resolved, you get the compensation to which you are entitled, and that the negligent driver ultimately pays your medical bills.

Hurt in a truck accident? Talk to our aggressive California big-rig accident attorneys at (888) 488-1391. You only pay attorney fees if we win your case. All personal injury and wrongful death cases are handled on a 100% Contingency-Fee Basis. That means we only get paid if we get you results.