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36 FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO FATAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Glendale Personal Injury Lawyer
Levik Yarian of Yarian Accident & Injury Lawyers, APC
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TRUCK ACCIDENT FACTS AND STATISTICS

Being involved in a truck accident is devastating not only to the injured, but to the entire family. Often time the after math of a truck accident is catastrophic and sometimes fatal.

There were a total of 361 fatal truck accident fatalities in California according to the Federal motor carrier safety administration in 2017. 31.9 % of all truck related fatalities had at least one driver related factor recorded. Speeding of truck drivers was the number one contributing factor in all truck related accidents. Distracted driving came in second place.

TRUCK DRIVER NEGLIGENCE; LEADING CAUSE OF FATALITIES

WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Surprisingly 66.1% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks happened in clear weather conditions. Only 8.1% occurred when it was raining and 1.8% occurred in the presence of fog, smog or smoke.

GETTING HELP AFTER A TRUCK ACCIDENT

Have you or someone you love been injured in a truck accident? You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Our team of truck accident lawyers have been successful in recovering millions of dollars for truck accident victims in Los Angeles. Whether you have questions about your rights or would like to get more information, we are always available. You’re always welcome to call us for a free consultation at 844-291-1911.

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