Man Injured In Red Bluff Semi-Truck Accident By The Intersection of Baker Road and Dalby Lane
RED BLUFF, CALIFORNIA (January 2, 2022) – A man was injured in a Red Bluff car accident after his vehicle became wedged under the flatbed trailer near Baker Road and Dalby Lane.
Tehama County officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:45 a.m. on Friday. A car became wedged under a flatbed trailer on a semi-truck following a collision.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was eventually freed from his vehicle and taken to the hospital.
Liability For Red Bluff Semi-Truck Accidents
There are a number of factors that could contribute to a semi-truck accident. According to the FMCSA, “Elements that influence the occurrence of a crash may take place hours, days, or months before the crash. They include driver training and experience, vehicle design and manufacture, highway condition and traffic signaling, and weather conditions.” There are a number of steps that truck drivers should take to avoid collisions.
- Truck drivers should check their blind spots before turning.
- Truck drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22107, no person shall move right or left upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the man injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of help after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
