[06-13-2022] Tulare County, CA – Two People Hurt After a Big Rig Crash in Visalia

Two people were hurt following a traffic collision involving a big rig in Visalia on Monday afternoon, June 13, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 1:52 p.m. at the intersection of Road 152 and Avenue 248 in Visalia.

An eastbound semi-truck was traveling on Avenue 248 when the driver ran a stop sign at Road 152 and crashed into a white Ford F-150.

Two people were injured in the mishap and taken to Kaweah Delta Hospital for treatment. Their identities have not been disclosed.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Although semi-trucks are a common term for large commercial vehicles, it is only one of many. Trucks, also known as “big rigs,” include tractor-trailers, semi-trailers, and 18-wheelers.

People die in tractor-trailer accidents because more people also die in other traffic accidents. Because trucks are larger than other vehicles, this is the case. Big rigs require more stopping area as they grow in size. To stop, it requires 20% to 40% additional space when it’s completely laden.

Every 15 minutes, a semi-truck accident kills one person in the United States of America. In the United States, about 500,000 trucking accidents happen, and about 5,000 drivers are killed.

In California, several big rigs transport a lot of freight. More than 78% of Californians rely on large trucks to transport their goods.

Truck accidents kill about 113 people and injure about 3,000 people in California each year. Every year, between 200 and 300 persons lose their lives in truck accidents in California.

A semi-blind truck’s area must be avoided by drivers, who must leave an adequate amount of stopping distance between their vehicle and a semi-truck.

Tulare County Big Rig Accident Lawyers

After being injured in a semi-truck crash, victims may feel overwhelmed and unclear about what to do next. Don’t allow the claims process negatively affect your recovery during this difficult time.

While the results of the official inquiry are awaited, the affected parties are advised to file a personal injury claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney. Medical expenses lost wages, and non-economic damages will be imposed by law on the offending party (such as emotional trauma, pain, and suffering).

If you or a loved one has been harmed in a large rig accident, you need the experience and skills of an Arash Law California big rig accident attorney.

Arash Law is a California semi-truck accident law firm that has assisted truck accident victims like you for decades. Our skilled semi-truck accident legal team is dedicated to obtaining the compensation you deserve!

The experienced Tulare County semi-truck accident attorneys at Arash Law work tirelessly to develop strong cases for our clients and guarantee they receive the compensation they deserve. For a free consultation with a heavy rig accident lawyer in California, call (888) 488-1391.