Poor Road Conditions Truck Accident Info

Poor Road Conditions trucks accidents attorneys in California

The Large Truck Crash Causation Study found that weather was the critical factor in 114 multivehicle truck accidents and 127 single-vehicle truck accidents. As it related to the other environmental factor, the highway was the critical factor in 950 multivehicle truck accidents and 599 single-vehicle truck accidents.

Truck drivers remain responsible for controlling their vehicle in inclement weather, but accidents that are caused by environmental factors relating to road conditions can be more complex. When a roadway defect or hazard causes an accident, a governmental entity could be liable.

California Poor Road Conditions Truck Accident Attorney

Did you sustain severe injuries or was your loved one killed in a truck accident in California caused by poor road conditions? Get yourself legal representation right away for assistance with every aspect of your case.

The May Firm will represents clients on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you get a financial award.. Our firm will review your case when you call (844) 629-3476 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.

Types of Poor Road Conditions Accidents

Every single truck accident is different and involves its own unique set of participants, actions, and other contributing factors. Certain kinds of crashes are more common than others, and some of the most frequent include, but are not limited to:

• Jackknife Accidents
• T-Bone Collisions
• Head-On Collisions
• Rear-End Collisions
• Intersection Accidents
• Wide-Turning Accidents
• Override Accidents
• Underride Accidents
• Rollover Accidents

Keep in mind that whatever road conditions caused your accident are not likely to stay that way. For this reason, it is incredibly important for you to take as many pictures as possible of your entire accident scene.

If a roadway condition was the cause, get photographs of the hazard from as many angles and distances as possible. Even crashes caused by weather can be benefitted by pictures.

Types of Poor Road Conditions Truck Accident Injuries

According to the Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts (LTBCF) 2017 from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 2,799 fatal crashes, 71,000 injury crashes, and 247,000 property damage only (PDO) crashes occurred in clear weather. Cloudy weather conditions applied to 618 fatal crashes, 19,000 injury crashes, and 55,000 PDO crashes. Rain applied to 344 fatal crashes, 10,000 injury crashes, and 29,000 PDO crashes. Sleet or hail applied to 10 fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and less than 500 PDO crashes. Snow applied to 67 fatal crashes, 1,000 injury crashes, and 7,000 PDO crashes. Fog, smog, or smoke applied to 77 fatal crashes, 1,000 injury crashes, and 3,000 PDO crashes. Severe crosswinds applied to 16 fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and 1,000 PDO crashes. Blowing sand, soil, or dirt applied to five fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and less than 500 PDO crashes. Blowing snow applied to six fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and less than 500 PDO crashes. Freezing rain applied to four fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and 1,000 PDO crashes, while four fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and 1,000 PDO crashes were classified as other and 286 fatal crashes, less than 500 injury crashes, and 1,000 PDO crashes were classified as unknown.

Whatever the road condition might have been that caused a truck accident, the resulting injuries could include, but are not limited to:

• Fractures
• Sprains
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Lacerations
• Muscle strains
• Internal organ injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neck injuries
• Paralysis

Fatal truck accidents caused by road conditions can result in wrongful death lawsuits. You need to understand that a case against a governmental entity could be subject to a shorter statute of limitations, so you do not want to delay in finding legal counsel.

Contact a Poor Road Conditions Truck Accident Lawyer in California

If you suffered serious injuries or your loved one was killed in a truck accident in California caused by a road condition, you are going to want to make sure the crash is independently investigated that. The May Firm can do that and then help you recover all of the compensation you are entitled to.

The May Firm is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call (844) 629-3476 or contact us online to take advantage of a free consultation.