[12-07-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Hurt Following a Truck Crash in Lebec

One unidentified person was injured after a truck crash in Lebec on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021.

The accident happened at approximately 2:58 a.m. on Interstate 5, just south of Vista Del Lago Road in Lebec.

A white Ford F-350 pickup truck collided with a UPS semi-truck for unclear reasons. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

One person was injured after the crash. They were taken to an area hospital to receive treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Truck Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, nearly five thousand trucks were involved in fatal accidents in the United States in 2018. This statistic was a staggering 51 percent increase from 2009 (when fewer miles were traveled on American roads in the wake of the mortgage crisis of 2008).

These facts indicate that truck accidents are a serious public health risk. Here in California, where we have several of the largest cities in the United States, traffic continues to be an ongoing problem.

The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that a total of 3,563 victims were killed in auto accidents across the state in 2018.

This fact marks more than an 8 percent decrease than the previous years’ fatalities, but still an unacceptably high number of preventable deaths. It is important to hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions. Doing this helps keep the roads of California safer for everyone.

Truck Accident Lawyers for Victims in Kern County

After a truck accident, you may be in so much pain from your injuries that you can’t keep up with all the bills and lost wages. During these situations, you may want to accept the first settlement offer from the truck company. Instead, get in touch with a truck accident lawyer for a free consultation about how to handle your case.

Your lawyer will investigate the accident itself to start the process off right away. From there, they will figure out who might be to blame for the crash. They will then figure out how much they want in compensation.

Commercial trucking accident lawsuits can involve many people, including the truck driver, the owner of the truck, the manufacturer of the vehicle, and the person who owns the load that was being moved.

Truck companies have their adjusters, investigators, and lawyers to look into the accident. The experienced Kern County truck accident lawyers at Arash Law know this. Their goal is to keep the company from being sued at all costs. It is very important to get in touch with our lawyers to investigate the situation thoroughly. Contact us online or call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up your free consultation today.