[05-07-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver Hurt Following a Big Rig Crash on South Alameda Street

One unidentified person was hurt after a major traffic crash involving a big rig in South Los Angeles on Saturday night, May 7, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the Los Angeles Fire Department, the accident occurred at around 11:00 p.m. in the 19000 block of South Alameda Street.

A BMW crashed into a big rig for unclear reasons. The BMW was then stuck below the truck, and the driver had to be extricated by emergency personnel from the wreckage.

The driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His condition and his identity have not been disclosed. No arrests have been made at the moment.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Truck accidents result in some of the most severe injuries of any type of auto accident. This is due to the increased size and weight of a truck in a collision, which generates more force than smaller, lighter vehicles.

The greater the force generated in a collision, the more severe the injuries. Many of the injuries are fatal.

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, the fatality rate for large rig vehicles has climbed by 30% since 2009. In 2017, there were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig.

Between 2009 and 2015, semi-truck accident fatalities increased by 22%. A tractor-trailer was involved in approximately 11% of all fatal traffic accidents in 2015.

The truck driver’s carelessness causes many truck accidents. The driver could be distracted or otherwise not paying attention. After too many hours on the road, they may nod off or succumb to “highway hypnosis.” Drugs, alcohol, prescription medications, or a dangerous combination of these substances could affect them.

Los Angeles County Truck Accident Lawyers

Victims of injuries are entitled to compensation for all losses sustained due to the defendant’s negligence. Some of these are simple to demonstrate with receipts or invoices. Others are less tangible and more difficult to demonstrate.

All medical bills incurred due to the accident are compensable in a personal injury claim. These bills may include charges for immediate medical care, such as an ambulance ride or emergency room visit. It also includes recommended specialists and other medical professionals who diagnose, evaluate, and treat your injuries.

Arash Law’s Los Angeles truck accident attorneys will ensure that all of your potential losses are submitted to the insurance company for compensation.

Our accident attorneys have decades of experience and understand how to handle all types of truck accident cases. We serve clients in San Francisco, Riverside, Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, Sherman Oaks, and throughout California and Los Angeles.

We have collected over $750 million for clients throughout the state. We fight hard for accident victims and will fight even harder for you. Please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule your free consultation.