Motorcycle Rider Injured In Coachella Semi-Truck Accident By The TA Travel Center on Dillon Road
COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2022) – A motorcyclist was injured in a Coachella semi-truck accident by the TA Travel Center on Dillon Road.
Riverside County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. A motorcyclist collided with the side of a semi-truck under unclear conditions.
The truck driver may have been attempting to make a turn at the time of the collision. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. It remains unclear if the truck driver will face any citations following the crash.
Liability In Coachella Semi-Truck Accidents
There are thousands of potential factors that could contribute to any 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.” Truck drivers should ideally take a number of steps in order to reduce the likelihood of accidents.
- Truck drivers should be well-rested before the start of their shift.
- Truck drivers should plan their routes out ahead of time.
- Truck drivers should always prioritize safety, even when delays slow down progress.
Semi-truck drivers will typically need a commercial driver’s license (CDL). They are also held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many truck accidents are due to truck drivers that make dangerous left turns. According to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must first yield the right of way to any vehicle traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any semi-truck accident.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- An independent investigation should be conducted.
The FMCSA requires commercial trucks to carry at least $750,000 – $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of a truck driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know if you have a claim that could be pursued.
Investigating A Riverside County Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this Coachella truck accident? 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 due to the negligence of a truck driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. 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 any type of support after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
