Two People Seriously Injured In Sacramento Dump Truck Collision Along Folsom Boulevard Near Power Inn Road
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (October 13, 2022) – Two people were critically injured in a car accident with a dump truck on Folsom Boulevard near Power Inn Road.
Sacramento County officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:45 p.m. on Monday. A mini dump truck and a passenger vehicle collided in the roadway under unclear circumstances.
A photo of the accident site showed the dump truck overturned on top of the passenger vehicle. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims.
Two people were extricated from their care and taken to the hospital with critical injuries. A full investigation into the Folsom Boulevard crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Sacramento Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks can be extremely dangerous for pedestrians and those in passenger vehicles. According to the Engineering News Record, “Dump truck accidents severe enough that the vehicle had to be towed away rose 9%, hitting 8,206 in 2016, the latest year statistics are available.” Federal regulators and industry safety experts have sought to limit the number of collisions by limiting driver fatigue and incorporating safety features into dump trucks. There are many factors that could contribute to dump truck accidents.
- Dump truck companies make more money as their drivers complete their routes as quickly and efficiently as possible. There is an incentive for dump truck drivers to cut corners in terms of safety.
- Dump trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Dump trucks have a wide turning radius and are more likely to be involved in side-impact collisions.
Dump truck drivers have a legal responsibility to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Many collisions are due to dump truck drivers that are speeding. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable or prudent given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle in their own lane.
If a truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held liable for their actions. Employers are typically held vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those workers were operating within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a dump truck driver may have been transporting materials to some construction site. Victims of dump truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Per federal regulations, dump trucks and other large commercial vehicles will typically need to carry between $750,000 – $5,000,00 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in a dump truck accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A dump truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Sacramento Dump Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to both of the people injured in this Sacramento dump truck accident on Folsom Avenue. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be transparency about what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you loved been injured due to the negligence of a dump truck driver? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991. Se habla español.
