Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Trucking and Commercial Vehicle Collisions in Palmdale: The Role of Distracted Driving
Trucking and commercial vehicle accidents are among the most catastrophic types of crashes in Palmdale, California. Due to their size, weight, and limited maneuverability, large trucks and commercial vehicles pose a significant danger to passenger cars, motorcyclists, and pedestrians when involved in accidents. One of the leading causes of trucking collisions is distracted driving—a… Read More »
The Role of Improper Driver Safety Training in Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents are often catastrophic, causing severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage. While many factors contribute to these accidents, one critical but sometimes overlooked aspect is improper driver safety training. Inadequate or incomplete training can significantly increase the likelihood of accidents, making it a crucial element to investigate during the liability phase of… Read More »
California Implements New Rules on Pre-Suit “Time-Limited” Settlement Demands
One critical aspect of motor vehicle accident cases is the time-limited demand, which allows plaintiffs to press for swift settlement of claims by insurers. California lawmakers recently recognized this approach to settlements by enacting Senate Bill 1155 (SB1155) during the 2021-2022 biennial legislative session, which added new sections of law to the California Code… Read More »
How to Prove Fault in Trucking Accidents
Determining fault in trucking accidents involves navigating complex layers of evidence and understanding the interplay of various factors that contribute to these serious incidents. Proving negligence is critical to securing fair compensation for victims of truck accidents. Read on for a discussion on proving fault in trucking accidents, and contact the Kistler Law Firm… Read More »
Trucking Accidents in the Antelope Valley: A Local Perspective
The Antelope Valley is a pivotal region in Southern California’s logistics network, intersected by significant highways such as State Route 14 and State Route 138. These roads are frequent routes for commercial trucks heading to and from distribution centers in Palmdale and Lancaster throughout California and beyond. Entering and leaving the valley requires traversing… Read More »
If a Truck/Delivery Driver Hits Me, Can I Sue the Company in CA?
If you were hit by a long-haul truck or a delivery truck driver, you have the right to seek compensation. Companies tend to have deeper pockets than individual drivers, so you stand a better shot at obtaining full compensation for the damage you suffered if you can hold the employer liable. When and how… Read More »
Causes of Palmdale Truck Accidents
Accidents involving semi-tractor trailers (semi-trucks, eighteen-wheelers) and other large trucks are harrowing and often fatal. When a truck collides with a passenger car, or jackknifes and takes over an entire freeway, it’s likely to be the people outside of the truck who suffer the most. Depending on the circumstances leading to the accident, any… Read More »
Truck vs. Car Accidents
Semis, eighteen-wheelers, tractor-trailers and other large trucks are necessary and important parts of the national economy. Long-haul truckers serve an important purpose. Unfortunately, large trucks also create significant additional dangers for drivers on California roadways. If you find yourself in an accident with a large truck, it is important to get professional legal help… Read More »
Big Rig Crash in Palmdale Kills Three
Three men were killed recently in a fiery crash involving a big rig on Pearblossom Highway in Palmdale. The highway was closed for some time following the accident as police investigated. Read on for details about the crash, and contact an experienced Palmdale personal injury lawyer if you or a loved one has been… Read More »
Semi-Truck Crashes Near Barstow, California, Causing Fire
A semi-truck was recently involved in a massive multi-vehicle crash on State Route 58 near Barstow that injured numerous people, including a Lancaster resident. The multiple-vehicle crash is part of the rise in large truck accidents in California and nationwide over the last decade. Continue reading for details about the crash and the rise… Read More »