Mother Injured In El Sobrante Car Accident With Crane Truck Along Interstate Highway 80
EL SOBRANTE, CALIFORNIA (March 8, 2023) – A mother was injured in an El Sobrante car accident involving a crane truck along Interstate Highway 80.
Contra Costa County officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A woman driving a green Toyota Camry was involved in a collision with an orange crane truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene to help the victims. Two children, a boy and a girl, were extricated from the Camry.
The woman driving the car was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Photos of the scene of the accident show the Camry with major damage on the driver’s side.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For El Sobrante Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. 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 a number of reasons that commercial trucks can be particularly dangerous.
- Trucks tend to have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Trucks can weigh 20-40 times more than passenger vehicles.
- Trucks have a wide turning radius which makes side impact collisions more likely.
Commercial truck drivers must do everything in their power to avoid collisions. Many accidents at intersections are due to truck drivers that make dangerous turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left or make a U-turn must first yield the right-of-way to any vehicle traveling from the opposite direction that is close enough to pose a hazard. When a driver makes an unprotected left turn in front of another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after a collision. It is common for car accident victims to suffer from long-term PTSD. Any person that is injured due to the negligent actions of another driver 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.
Investigating A Contra Costa County Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this crash. It is our sincere hope that she will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an El Sobrante car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a crash, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
