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Big Rig Causes Major Crash Involving 9 Vehicles in Los Angeles

On New Year’s Eve, a big rig truck containing hazardous materials caused a major accident on Interstate 5 involving nine other cars. 27 people were injured in the crash and many were transported to nearby hospitals via helicopter and ambulance.

The California Highway Patrol shut down the freeway causing major delays. The big rig truck finally stopped after crashing into a center divider. An investigation into the cause of the accident is still underway. It is not clear why the truck driver failed to stop the big rig after the initial impact.

Trucking accidents continue to plague our highways. Truck drivers who fail to use caution and follow the law should be held responsible for their negligent driving. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident involving a big rig truck, it is important that you have a law firm that can fight for you. More than ever before, you need a law firm with the experience and knowledge in dealing with commercial truck and industrial truck accidents and insurance companies.

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Fatal Crash on Highway 15 – Two Semi-Trucks Crush Passenger Vehicle

This morning, the Southbound I-15 freeway was shut down after a Toyota was crushed in-between two tractor-trailer big-rig trucks. The driver of the Toyota was killed in the accident.

As the winter storm passed through Southern California, heavy rain and snow throughout the Victor Valley and Cajon Pass made driving on the highways extremely difficult. As traffic was coming to a halt, the Toyota slowed behind a semi-truck and was hit at what appears to be a high-speed. The Semi-truck rear-ended the Toyota smashing it against the big-rig in front.

Semi-truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and catastrophic types of accidents on the highways in California. Sharing the highways with these huge vehicles in dangerous weather conditions can be an extremely hazardous situation. Since these commercial trucks are typically owned and operated by companies, it is important that you seek the advice of an experienced law firm to help you through these times.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in an accident with a semi-truck, big-rig or tractor-trailer, call now and speak with one of our lawyers today. Don’t jeopardize your legal rights.

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Rio Vista Teen Killed Another Seriously Injured

Last night, on Highway 12, a stretch of highway in California that is known for its serious car and big-rig accidents, a fatal crash left one dead and two critically injured. At around 7:30pm near Lambie Road, a GMC truck failed to stop at a stop sign, t-boning the victims car.

The teenage couple who was impacted by the truck were riding in a Ford Crown Victoria. The boyfriend, who was driving survived, but with serious injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital in Walnut Creek. The owner of the truck, fled the scene and police are searching for him.

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Semi Truck Accident Kills San Jose Woman

Sang Kyung Oh, 38, of San Jose was killed in a tragic car accident on Highway 58 on Sunday night. Kyung Oh, who was a passenger during the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene of a horrific accident after a semi truck rear-ended the car she was riding in. The driver of the car, was survived and was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

According to reports from the San Bernardino Coroner’s Office and the California Highway Patrol, a semi-truck didn’t break soon enough. The Semi truck rear-ended Kyung Oh’s vehicle and pushed it into the opposite side of traffic. At that time, another semi truck struck the passenger side of the car.

If you a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in an accident with a semi truck, you need to speak with an experienced law firm about your case immediately. There are important legal issues and deadlines that you must not miss. Slaughter & Slaughter is a personal injury law firm that specializes in semi truck accidents throughout California. Call now and speak with one of our lawyers for a free legal consultation.

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Long Beach Woman is Killed Riding Motorcycle on 10 Freeway – Struck by Large Tractor Trailer Truck

Yesterday, a woman riding a Harley Davidson died on the San Bernardino 10 Freeway when she was struck by a large tractor trailer truck.

Sharon Woodcock, 51, from Long Beach, was riding eastbound on the 10 Freeway near the northbound 215 interchange when she was struck by the tractor- trailer. Police and Paramedics arrived on the scene and Woodcock was pronounced her dead at the scene.

While the cause of this motorcycle accident has not yet been determined, the CHP investigation is still ongoing. Fatal motorcycle accidents require fast action and a thorough and complete investigation into the causes and other factors that contributed to such a tragic loss.

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a motorcycle accident, the most important decision you can make is finding the right law firm to quickly and aggressively pursue your case. You must not delay speaking to a lawyer because key evidence must be secured promptly and an investigation must be started into the potential causes.

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