Recent Posts in Truck Accidents Category

This past Saturday morning, a serious truck accident on the 101 Freeway left a tow truck driver pinned against his big rig in Los Angeles.

According to reports, the tow truck driver was trying to assist a motorist on the freeway.  While working just north of Melrose Avenue, another car crashed into them at approximately 2:15 AM.   Police say that another person suffered injuries during the trucking accident as well.

California Highway Patrol officials said that both injured parties were taken to the hospital.  One victim was reported to be in critical condition on the way to the hospital. 

After the accident, two southbound lanes on the 101 Freeway had to be closed as police conducted investigations.  At this time, there is no additional information and police plan to continue their investigations to see what prompted the collision.

Were you injured during a truck accident?  If so, contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus and take the time to get informed of your legal options by consulting with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.  

On Thursday morning, it is reported that a man from Granada Hills had to be rushed to a local hospital due to a serious arm injury.  According to reports, the man had been driving a box truck on Highway 118 in Simi Valley when his vehicle overturned, resulting in an injury.

Police say that the man, 55 year old Hector Garay, was entering the eastbound ramp on Sycamore Avenue when he veered to the right and hit a curb.  His truck then overturned, causing him to suffer injuries.

Garay told police that at the time of his truck accident, he was wearing his seatbelt.  However, he said that during the crash, his seatbelt became undone, causing him to fall to the right side of the vehicle.  His arm was then pinned under the truck and he had to be transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

The CHP says that the accident will remain under investigation.

If you have been harmed during a truck accident in Simi Valley, now is the right time to discuss your case with a Simi Valley personal injury lawyer.  Contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today!

Today, the California Highway Patrol reported that a tanker truck burst into flames on the 91 Freeway.  The CHP had to close both directions of the freeway to the intense explosion.

The truck accident occurred at around 10:39 AM after two vehicles crashed into one another.  TV cameras arrived at the scene and showed a huge fire burning on the freeway,

Prior to the tanker truck explosion, the CHP had to close the eastbound Riverside Freeway and the westbound 91 at the 71 freeway.  They said they shut down the freeways for safety reasons.  When CHP officer arrived at the scene, they tried to locate the driver of the large truck, but were initially unsuccessful.

After time elapsed, they were finally able to find the driver.  He managed to escape the truck before it burst into flames that were reported to be over 100 feet high.

Have you been harmed during a truck accident in the city of Los Angeles?  Now may be the right time to contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus.  We can review your case and help you understand your legal options.

If you have been involved in an accident, whether it be a car accident, a motorcycle accident, or a truck accident, the following are some important steps to take that can save you potential heartache and trouble down the line.

1. Contact the police: First of all, you or your passengers’ physical safety comes first so if you think you or someone is injured, call 911 if at all possible.  If no injuries are apparent, then call the police. Police should be called after any accident.
2. Wait at the scene of the accident for the police : Do not speak to anyone except the police about the accident and do not admit guilt, even to the police. Do not apologize for any of your actions regarding the accident as this can be taken as an admission of guilt and the accident may not have been your fault.
3. Gather all necessary information: Be sure to gather the names, addresses, license and plate numbers as well as insurance policy numbers of all other drivers who were in the accident. Also take down the names, phone numbers and addresses of  any witnesses to the accident. Taking pictures of the accident scene is an excellent idea, you can even use your cell phone camera if you happen to have one. This way you can document damages, etc.
4. Ask for a copy of the police report : Within a day or two, the police report should be available and you should request a copy to ensure accuracy of what happened during the accident.
5. Get Medical Care :  See a doctor, even if you think you only have minor injuries. Be aware that sometimes injuries do not always show up immediately. It's better to get checked to be on the safe side.
6. Call Your Insurance Company : report the accident to your insurance company. Do be wary of accepting any settlement offers before consulting with an attorney.
7. Get in touch with a personal injury attorney : Your attorney can give you specific and important advice as to your legal rights.

If you have been involved in an accident in or around the San Fernando Valley , don’t wait to get help. You need someone who can protect your rights and interests and help you pursue your claim for maximum compensation. Contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today to speak with an experienced  San Fernando Valley personal injury attorney about your claim. Call us today at 888-203-7246 to set up a consultation.

Texting while driving has claimed the life of yet another motorist, this time a 51-year-old woman from Wisconsin.

According to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-wheeler truck was making a lawful turn onto a road when a driver in a passenger vehicle collided with the truck. Investigators were later able to determine that the driver, Kathy A. Endsley, was texting when the accident took place. Endsley suffered severe injuries in the collision, which ultimately proved to be fatal. She died at the scene. The truck driver was uninjured.

This is just another example of a life tragically cut short due to texting while driving. Distracted driving, which includes texting while driving, sadly leads to thousands of deaths every year. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that 6,000 lives were lost in accidents involving distracted drivers in 2008.

If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by a distracted driver, or if you yourself were injured in an accident involving a distracted driver, you should take a moment to consult a Pasadena personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. Texting while driving in particular is one of the most egregious forms of negligence, and any driver who injuries or kills an innocent person because they weren’t paying attention must be held accountable for their negligence. Let an attorney at our office advocate your rights to compensation by helping you file an auto accident lawsuit against the negligent driver.

For more information about our services, please call (888) 203-PAIN!

Five people are dead and two people are injured following a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and country star Trace Adkins’ tour bus.

The accident occurred February 13 when the pickup truck, driven by 21-year-old Justin Maxey, crossed the center divider on U.S. Route 71 in Louisiana and collided head-on with Adkins’ tour bus, which was en route to a concert. Both Maxey and his passenger were killed in the accident, while five of Adkins’ band members who were riding in the bus sustained injuries. Adkins himself was not in the bus at the time of the accident.

The band members were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for relatively minor injuries, including bumps, bruises, lacerations, and a shoulder injury. Adkins later picked up his band mates from the hospital and they went on to perform a scaled-back version of their show.

Recovering Compensation After an Accident

Have you been injured in a truck accident or bus accident? If so, a San Fernando Valley truck accident attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus would be happy to meet with you during a free consultation to review your case and determine if you have a valid injury claim. If it can be proven that another person was at fault or contributed to the accident, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your pain and suffering, property damage, medical bills, and lost wages.

Contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today by calling (888) 203-PAIN. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the sooner action can be taken and the closer you’ll be to reaching a settlement.

The family of a coal truck driver in Tennessee has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after the victim was killed while driving a company vehicle.

The lawsuit was filed by the widow of Darrell T. Seiber, on behalf of herself and their two minor children. She is seeking $7 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages.

Seiber was killed when the coal truck he was driving went off the road, into a ditch, hit a tree, and overturned. Named as the defendant in the lawsuit is National Coal Corp., a company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Seiber was driving a truck for Joe Cox Trucking, an independent hauling company that provided trucks for National Coal.

The lawsuit states that an investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine and Safety Health Administration found that National Coal violated several regulations, including failure to ensure that independent contract drivers, like Seiber, receive initial mine training, and that an engine brake accelerator switch on the truck was not working at the time of the accident. The investigation also discovered that the truck was overloaded. At the time of the accident, the truck was carrying as much as 169% of its maximum gross vehicle weight rating, which the administration said was a contributing factor to the accident.

Contact an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer Today

If you or your loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident, it’s important to consult an attorney right away. People often assume accidents have to be caused by another driver in order to recover compensation. This is not true. Overloading a truck, failure to ensure the vehicle’s parts are in good working order, and failing to ensure drivers are property trained are all examples of negligence. If any of these factors contributed to your accident, a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus will advocate your rights to recovery and help you file a personal injury lawsuit for the largest possible settlement.

Contact the office today at (888) 203-PAIN to learn more about the services offered at our firm!

Authorities in Lyon County, Iowa say speed was a likely factor in a pick-up truck accident that left a man injured.

According to a Lyon’s County Sheriff’s deputy, the man was driving along 481 ^st Street along the South Dakota/Iowa border when for some reason his truck went off the road and crashed into a tree.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. It was not reported what type of injuries the man sustained.

The sheriff’s department is now investigating the cause of the crash.

If you have been injured in a truck accident in California, you may have grounds to recover compensation under the state’s personal injury laws. The law states that if an accident is caused by another person's negligent or reckless actions, the victims have the right to be compensated for their pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Because speeding is considered a form of negligence, the victim in this case would likely have been held liable for damages had he injured another person.

To learn more about your rights and options following a truck accident, please feel free to contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today!

A trucker is lucky to be alive after he was swept up into another truck’s duel rear wheels and severely injured.

The trucker was standing outside of his truck locking and inspecting his load. As he was doing this, another semi truck essentially ran him over. The truck driver was struck by the semi and pull up into the duel rear wheels. He was then dragged while hanging upside. During the ordeal his face was crushed and he lost consciousness.

The trucker, who was fortunate to even have survived the accident, sustained a number of catastrophic injuries, including severe and permanent brain damage, crushed facial bones, blindness in one eye, loss of smell and taste, loss of teeth, orthopedic injuries, post traumatic stress disorder, and pain and suffering.

Last month, the trucker was awarded $5.5 million in damages in Alameda County Superior Court.