One Person Injured In Gaviota After Two Semi-Trucks Collide On Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina
GAVIOTA, CALIFORNIA (August 28, 2022) – At least one person was injured in Gaviota after two semi-trucks collided on Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina.
Santa Barbara County officials are saying that the collision took place around 10:56 a.m. on Monday. Two semi-trucks collided under uncertain conditions.
One of the semi-trucks appears to have been hauling logs at the time of the collision. Paramedics were called to the scene and treated one person with injuries.
One lane of the highway was blocked for several hours as police conducted an investigation.
Liability In Gaviota Semi-Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in semi-truck accidents. There are many factors that could contribute to a car accident. According to the FMCSA, “Fatigue, drinking alcohol, and speeding are major factors in motor vehicle crashes overall. Although their presence does not always result in a crash, these three factors, as well as other driver, vehicle, and environmental factors, can increase the risk that a crash will occur.” There are many steps that truck drivers should take to avoid collisions.
- All truck drivers should be well rested before the start of their shift.
- All trucks should be periodically inspected and well-maintained.
- All truck drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Semi-truck drivers will typically need a commercial license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many truck accidents are due to drivers that follow other vehicles too closely. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21703, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and safe 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. victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
Any person that is injured in a semi-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. Many accident victims may not realize the severity of their injuries for some time after a collision. This is why it is so important to seek medical care after any collision.
Investigating A California Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the semi-truck driver injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a truck accident? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
