[10-03-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Big-Rig and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two People Hospitalized in north Lompoc

Two individuals were hospitalized after a vehicle crash involving a big-rig and motorcycle in north Lompoc on Monday, October 3, 2022.

According to local authorities, the accident transpired around 2:40 p.m. on North H Street close to Central Avenue.

A male and a female patient were to be flown to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by helicopters from CalStar and the County Air Support Unit.

The area’s traffic was backed up for a while as lanes were closed while Lompoc police looked into the collision.

No additional information was available right away.

Big-Rig Accident Statistics

Big rigs, which transport goods across the nation, go by a variety of names, but the most popular ones are “semi-tractor trucks,” “semi-trailer trucks,” “trailer trucks,” or “trailer-trailers.”

Unfortunately, as more big rigs are on the road, there are also more accidents involving these enormous vehicles. Every 15 minutes, a semi-truck accident claims the life of an American. Every year in the US, trucking accidents claims the lives of about 5,000 drivers.

Truck collisions cause about 113 fatalities and nearly 3,000 injuries annually in the Golden State. Truck accidents kill 200 to 300 people in California every year.

Compared to other auto accidents, tractor-trailer collisions are the deadliest. The vast size difference between big rig trucks and other vehicles is primarily to blame. When hauling heavy loads, a big rig’s stopping distance extends by 20 to 40%.

Santa Barbara County Big-Rig Accident Lawyers

Your entire life could be in danger if you are in a collision with a semi-truck. Our legal team is prepared to assist if a truck accident in California causes a fatality or significant injuries.

Accidents involving semi-trucks can be dangerous, and it can be challenging to resolve semi-truck claims. Your best option for easing your financial burdens is to work with a skilled California semi-accident attorney. While you concentrate on your recovery, Arash Law will handle the insurance company’s legal defense.

Arash Law is home to some of Santa Barbara County’s top big rig accident attorneys. We have experience handling claims involving big rig accidents and know how to fight valiantly to obtain your due settlement. Our attorneys can protect your legal rights if you have experienced the pain of a loved one’s wrongful death, were injured in a motorcycle accident or car accident, or were bitten by an animal.

To schedule a no-obligation meeting with one of our big rig accident attorneys in California, call (888) 488-1391 immediately. According to the law, you are entitled to receive full and appropriate compensation from a negligent party for all losses incurred as a result of any personal injuries.