Accident Cause Unknown After Big Rig Rolls Off Overpass
A big rig accident occurred in Sacramento on May 26 when it rolled off an overpass. The crash happened along Interstate 5 around 2:00 p.m. when the truck went off the road and landed on the overpass berm next to San Juan Road below. The call came into the Sacramento Fire Department, who reported that the trailer was found rolled over against the berm, and the truck cab was heavily damaged. Fire department medics transported the truck driver to a hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition. No information was provided on the cause of the crash.
Reasons a Big Rig Accident Occurs When the Truck Exits the Roadway
There are a number of reasons a big rig can suddenly exit a roadway. Most of those reasons include negligence either by the driver or the company that owns and operates the truck such as:
- A fatigued trucker can fall asleep at the wheel.
- A driver who is speeding to make a delivery faster can lose control and exit the roadway.
- A big rig that hasn’t been well-maintained may experience brake failure or problems with the accelerator that can lead to a collision.
- Distracted driving can affect a trucker just as it can another motorist and lead to an accident.
How Big Rig Accident Attorneys in Sacramento Can Help
Big rigs often cause severe injuries or fatalities to those in passenger vehicles when they are involved in a crash. Because of a tractor-trailer’s immense size and weight, it isn’t much of a surprise. However, if the truck driver or company that employs them is at fault, the injured parties may place a claim to recover compensation. Our accomplished injury lawyers have helped many people in obtaining the compensation they deserve. Some of the areas where compensation can be recovered include:
- Medical expenses: Medical expenses that you incur due to your big rig accident are recoverable. This includes your hospitalization, treatment, diagnostic testing, medications, recovery care and more. If the injuries continue into the future, those are recoverable too and can be factored into your settlement.
- Lost earnings: You can also recover your lost earnings due to your injuries. Therefore, wages, bonuses, commissions and all other earnings can be recovered.
- Lost future earnings: The value of your lost future earnings can be recovered if your injuries permanently limit your earning capacity. In other words, you are compensated for your lost earning power over the rest of your working years. If you become permanently disabled and can no longer work, those earnings are factored in.
- Loss of consortium: Some injuries in a big rig accident may cause permanent damage in a marital relationship. The injured person or their spouse may claim damages for the loss of consortium, affection and society.
- Scarring and disfigurement: Sometimes, a big rig accident can leave an injured person with unsightly scars that may lead to disfigurement. Amputations are necessary at times due to damage from the big rig accident or crush injuries. Many people find these embarrassing, and they can hinder movement. Compensation can be sought for this type of damage.
- Fatalities: When fatalities occur due to a big rig accident caused by a negligent trucker or their employer, the family may place a wrongful death claim to recover damages.
Truck Accident Attorneys in Sacramento
When you’ve been injured in an accident involving a big rig, call the truck accident attorneys in Sacramento at AutoAccident.com for free and friendly advice. You can reach us at (916) 921-6400 or by calling (800) 404-5400. You can also opt to contact us by completing the short online form. By contacting us, we can arrange a free consultation in person or virtually to discuss your case and let you know about available options to recover damages.
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