[10-18-2022] Riverside County, CA – Big Rig Crash Involving Construction Truck in Cabazon Results in Minor Injuries

Minor injuries were reported following an accident involving a big rig and a construction truck in Cabazon on Interstate 10 on Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 2:51 a.m. in the freeway’s westbound lanes, east of Morongo Trail and the Desert Premium Outlets shopping center.

There were only a few minor injuries reported, but both cars were damaged, and for more than a mile, westbound traffic was backed up.

Freeway lanes heading east were completely clear and unaffected by the accident.

If traveling through Cabazon in a westbound direction toward Los Angeles, drivers should allow more time.

Local authorities are still investigating the collision.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Big rigs are the massive tractor-trailers and semis that can frequently be seen on American roads. Either term can be used to describe trucks in the business world.

The fatality rate in tractor-trailer accidents is much higher than in other types of car accidents. Trucks, buses, and other large commercial vehicles are major factors in this issue. Towing a heavy load requires more stopping room for a semitrailer.

Every 15 minutes, a person is killed in the United States because of a truck-related accident. Around 5,000 U.S. truck drivers are among the nearly half a million people who lose their lives in transportation-related accidents each year.

About 113 people per year lose their lives, and nearly 3,000 are injured because of truck accidents in California. About two hundred and thirty people per year in California are killed in accidents involving large trucks.

Deaths caused by accidents involving semi-trucks reached an all-time high between 2009 and 2015 when that data set was compiled. One out of every ten people killed on American roads was a passenger in a tractor-trailer collision in 2015.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration suggests leaving at least 4 seconds of space when following a large truck going less than 40 miles per hour. Speeds in excess of forty miles per hour require an additional second.

Riverside County Big Rig Accident Lawyers

If you were hurt in a truck accident due to another driver’s negligence, you can seek compensation from them. There is a huge problem that needs to be solved.

Find a lawyer who knows how to estimate costs and has experience with cases involving truck accidents.

We specialize in cases involving buses, semis, and other commercial vehicles. We’ll ensure the driver who hit you is held accountable and that you’re compensated fairly for your injuries.

Our Riverside County big rig accident lawyers from Arash Law are familiar with the tactics insurance companies use to avoid or reduce payments after an accident involving a large truck. Our ability to conduct thorough investigations is further enhanced by our extensive connection to highly reliable subject matter experts.

Have you or a loved one been injured by a commercial vehicle? If you or a loved one have been injured in a California big rig accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by calling (888) 488-1391 or filling out our online form to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. Our primary focus is getting you the compensation you deserve.