Motor vehicle accidents happen every day. While some accidents are minor, accidents that involve a personal vehicle and an 18-wheeler, big rig, or semi-truck have a much higher chance of resulting in severe injury or death. The truck’s weight and force upon impact make these accidents some of the most deadly ones on the road today. Accidents involving trucks happen for many reasons, and determining who’s at fault can be extremely difficult. Recently, a FedEx truck was involved in an accident with a pickup truck on I-5 outside Sacramento. In this particular accident, the driver of the pickup truck was killed instantly.
“Rainy conditions may have played a role in a deadly Interstate 5 crash involving a FedEx truck and a pickup truck. The collision near Seamus Avenue forced crews to shut down parts of the freeway for much of the day.
The California Highway Patrol says a FedEx driver heading southbound lost control in slick rain, crashed through the cement median, and collided with a truck on the other side of the interstate.” – www.sacramento.cbslocal.com
While weather conditions seem to have caused this crash, it’s essential to examine all aspects of the case. Was the trucking company following industry regulations? Were there any regulatory violations?
Trucking companies follow a strict set of rules established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA’s primary role is to reduce truck crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks. The rules include limiting the number of consecutive hours driven, keeping driving hours logs, and ensuring cargo is secure and can tolerate varying acceleration and deceleration rates. There are also weight limits depending on the truck’s number of axles, tire limitations, cell phone use rules, and severe consequences for traffic violations.
As your Sacramento lawyer, we have extensive experience with these trucking regulations. If negligence has occurred, we can prove it! The Sacramento truck accident lawyers at Eason & Tambornini, A Law Corporation, are ready to take on your truck accident case. If you’re suffering severe injuries or you’ve lost a loved one due to a truck accident, please call us today.
