75-Year-Old Motorcyclist Injured In Lucerne Valley Semi-Truck Accident Near The Intersection of Camp Rock Road and Rabbit Springs Road
LUCERNE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA (April 6, 2022) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Lucerne Valley truck accident by Camp Rock Road and Rabbit Springs Road.
San Bernardino County officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:33 p.m. on Thursday. A 75-year-old man was riding a Yamaha motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with a semi-truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He sustained serious injuries to his arm and was bleeding heavily before being taken to the hospital in a helicopter.
Police interviewed the driver of the semi-truck who remained at the scene.
Liability In Santa Barbara County Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are essential for the economy. They carry up to 80% of all of the goods that are sold in the United States. But they are particularly dangerous for a number of reasons. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs. It can take the length of two football fields for a commercial truck at freeway speeds to come to a stop. There are a number of measures that truck drivers should take in order to prevent accidents.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before the start of their shift.
- Truck drivers should take periodic breaks during their working hours.
- Truck drivers should check their blind spots before making turns or lane changes.
Truck drivers must get a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many truck accidents occur when truck drivers make dangerous lane changes. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22107, no person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course left or right upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety after giving an appropriate signal. Commercial trucks have large blind spots and often overlook small vehicles and motorcyclists.
If a truck driver was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, employers are liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. However, truck companies will try to evade liability for collisions by hiring truck drivers as “independent contractors.” Victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The FMCSA requires commercial trucks to carry between $750,000 – $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in a 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. California has a comparative fault law. Even if a person is partially responsible for an accident, they still may have recourse through an injury claim. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Santa Barbara County Motorcycle Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Lucerne Valley 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 in a Lucerne Valley truck accident? Our team of motorcycle 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 an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
