Injuries Reported After Big Rig Collision

• July 11, 2022
• Barnes Admin

Injuries Reported After Big Rig Collision

Foster City, CA – A crash involving a big rig and at least one other vehicle occurred around 6:20 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022. The crash occurred on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. Injuries were reported in the crash. 

Truck Accidents 

Truck accidents account for over 500,000 motor vehicle accidents each year. It is critical for the family of anyone involved in a serious crash to perform an independent legal investigation and preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:   

• Driving records  
• Video from the truck  
• Driver overtime records  
• Blind spots on the truck   
• Phone and texting records of the driver  
• Route the truck was traveling  
• Recent maintenance history  
• Driver accident history  
• Determination if highway signage is up to code  
• Vehicle accident history  
• Dispatcher notes regarding the trip  
• Determination if pavement markings are clear and up to code  
• Copy of company’s driver attentiveness system report  
• Police accident report  
• Any testing of driver for alcohol and drugs  
• Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs  
• Inspection of road conditions  
• Video evidence of the crash  
• All eyewitness accounts of the crash 

Truck Accident Attorneys 

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in truck accidents and have found that some common causes include:   

• Inexperienced drivers  
• Distracted driving  
• Fatigue 
• Speeding or reckless driving  
• Congested roads  
• Inadequate vehicle maintenance  
• Improperly secured loads and equipment

If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor trailer accident, contact an experienced tractor trailer accident attorney at The Barnes Firm for a FREE consultation. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.