[07-11-2022] San Francisco County, CA – Three People Injured in Big Rig Accident on Bay Area Bridge

Three people were sent to the hospital after a big rig crash in Foster City on Monday morning, July 11, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 6:50 a.m. on the westbound San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in Foster City.

The CHP stated that a big rig struck a pickup truck that was stuck in the third lane due to mechanical problems.

A male and female in their 60s (the male was the driver) and a female passenger of 14 years old made up the group of passengers. They were all taken to the hospital and have all complained of pain.

There were no known injuries to the big rig driver.

The crash remains under investigation.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

The economy cannot function without commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks. The American trucking industry transports goods worth billions of dollars every year. The abundance of semi-trucks on the road increases the risk of accidents for other drivers.

Semi-truck accidents are responsible for more fatalities than any other type of vehicle collision. As a result of its size, other vehicles find it difficult to avoid big rigs.

Since 2009, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation has shown a 30% increase in fatalities involving big rig trucks. Big rig negligence resulted in the deaths of approximately 4102 people in traffic accidents in 2017.

Commercial truck crashes claim the lives and injuries of most people in California. A total of 3,606 people lost their lives due to 3,316 fatal car accidents in 2019. Heavy-duty truck accidents claimed the lives of 44 people in more than 300 fatalities.

To avoid being struck by a commercial truck while passing, keep your distance from the truck’s blind spot as much as possible. The most dangerous option is to be seated on the passenger side of the truck, which has a larger blind spot than the driver’s side. The driver’s side is the only place to pass when making a lane switch.

San Francisco County Big Rig Accident Lawyers

The investigation, expert testimony, and creative use of discovery procedures are critical to a successful tractor-trailer accident case. One cannot overstate the importance of thoroughly investigating the accident scene. An investigator on your side should be able to respond quickly as soon as the trucking company is made aware of the accident.

Losing a family member in a tragic truck accident can be devastating. A big rig accident attorney from Arash Law can help you.

The family of the deceased must have their legal rights upheld. All of your losses should be compensated for. In addition to actual losses, these losses include those that aren’t seen, such as pain and suffering, and those that haven’t happened yet, such as medical bills in the future.

Our San Francisco County big rig accident lawyers at Arash Law have the knowledge and experience necessary to help victims of trucking accidents in San Francisco to get the compensation they are entitled to receive. In addition to vigorously advocating on behalf of injured clients, we will also protect your legal right to compensation.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.