| December 08, 2009 |
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Big Rig Jackknifes in Santa Clarita
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| HometownStation.com reported that a large truck jackknifed on the I-5 South early Monday morning, resulting in closure of two lanes for several hours. Authorities were able to open the lanes before the Monday morning commute began. If you or a loved ... |
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| December 01, 2009 |
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Maryland Man Killed in Truck Accident
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| BaltimoreSun.com reported today that a man died early this morning in a truck accident on a local freeway. According to the news report, the 62-year-old victim was killed when his pick-up truck collided with a tractor trailer. The truck driver ... |
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| November 25, 2009 |
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Kansas City Tanker Carrying Acid Crashes
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| The Associated Press reported today on a semi-truck accident that occurred in Missouri. According to the news story, the accident occurred this morning and involved 45,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid. After the truck crashed, the acid spilled and ... |
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| November 24, 2009 |
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Truck Driver Cited in Fatal Accident
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| SunTimes.com reported that a Florida truck driver was cited after allegedly causing an eight vehicle collision in Monee, Illinois. In this case, the truck driver failed to reduce his speed and was using the lane on the road improperly. Unfortunately, ... |
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| November 18, 2009 |
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Truck Driver Injured After Vehicle Flips
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| SignOnSanDiego.com reported today that a truck driver driving a meat truck in Balboa Park was injured when his vehicle flipped. According to the report, a government van struck the truck, causing it to flip on its side. The truck driver was injured ... |
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| November 12, 2009 |
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Wrongful Death in San Diego Truck Accidents
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| If you have lost a loved one in an accident involving a large truck, you could be legally entitled to receive compensation for the financial and non-financial losses you have suffered as a result of the accident. When a truck driver or truck company ... |
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| November 11, 2009 |
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Underride Accidents in San Diego
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| An "underride" accident occurs when a passenger vehicle or other smaller vehicle somehow collides with a larger truck. Because these large trucks have a much higher carriage than the average vehicle on the road, the smaller vehicle can sometimes ... |
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| November 04, 2009 |
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Aggressive Driving - Causes of San Diego Truck Accidents
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| If a truck driver is using illegal or overly aggressive tactics in his or her operation of the large vehicle, it can result in a dangerous and even deadly accident. Swerving, cutting other drivers off, aggressive lane changes or even overly ... |
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| November 03, 2009 |
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After a San Diego Truck Accident
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| After you have been involved in a truck accident, you should first ensure that you and any other individuals who could have been hurt receive the proper medical care. After you have received necessary medical attention, it is important that you are ... |
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| October 28, 2009 |
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Truck Accident Causes - Driver Fatigue
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| When a truck driver does not get enough rest or drives too many hours without rest, he or she puts other drivers on the road at great risk. A truck driver is already at a disadvantage when it comes to maneuverability. When you add in fatigue to the ... |
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| October 27, 2009 |
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Common Truck Accident Causes - Rollover Accidents
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| Trucks are much higher and heavier than your average passenger vehicle. This great weight combined with the height of the trailer can cause maneuverability issues that result in dangerous tipping and even rollovers. Many large trucks/semis/18 ... |
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| October 21, 2009 |
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Truck Accidents Resulting in Serious or Catastrophic Injuries
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| Accidents involving large trucks (semis, 18 wheelers, tractor trailers) can be physically devastating. A large commercial vehicle weighing upwards of 80,000 pounds can destroy a smaller car or cars on impact. The driver and/or any passengers inside ... |
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| October 20, 2009 |
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be very serious. It is a common injury resulting from car or truck crashes. If the victim of an accident is struck violently or receives some sudden or forceful impact to the head, it can cause brain tissue injury, ... |
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| October 14, 2009 |
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San Diego Truck Rollover Accidents
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| Large trucks carrying heavy loads are much more difficult to safely drive and manuever. If the truck driver is at all inattentive in driving his or her truck, it can result in devastating injuries and property damage to the vehicles sharing the road ... |
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| October 13, 2009 |
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Truck Accident Passenger Survives Cliff Fall
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| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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| SignOnSanDiego.com reporter Debbi Baker posted a story online today about a truck accident that occurred earlier this week. Both the passenger and driver were injured when the truck accidentally drove over the edge of a cliff at the Cabrillo National ... |
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