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 serious injury or death. The weight of the truck and it’s force upon impact are what make these accidents some of the most deadly ones on the road today. Accidents involving trucks happen for many different 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 of 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 crash 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 be the cause of this crash, it’s important to examine all angles of this 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 primary role of the FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks. The rules include limiting the amount 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 serious injuries or you’ve lost a loved one due to a truck accident, please call us today.
