The Long Beach Press-Telegram reports a big rig accident critically injured a man in Anaheim on Tuesday night, April 12, when an out-of-control 18-wheel truck collided with a gravel truck at approximately 10:54 p.m. on the westbound 91 Freeway close to the Glassell Street exit.
According to the article, the big rig landed on top of the gravel truck’s cab in the California truck crash. The gravel truck driver was trapped in the vehicle for around 30 minutes and firefighters used the ”Jaws of Life,” in addition to heavy hydraulic tools, to remove him. The man’s legs and pelvis were pinned against the vehicle’s dashboard and he sustained numerous injuries. The gravel truck driver was taken to the UCI Medical Center where he was in critical condition at the time the article was written. The driver of the big rig was reportedly not seriously injured in the collision.
What caused the big rig to veer out of control is undetermined. Vehicle malfunction is the cause of many truck accidents in California. A truck or truck component may malfunction due to wear and tear from continuous operation. Truck operators drive their trucks, often heavily loaded with cargo, for several hours a day, multiple days a week. Without regular inspections and proper maintenance a truck can begin to fall apart. If a trucker or their employer failed to take adequate care of a truck and an accident resulted from its malfunction, either or both of them may be held liable for a victim’s injuries and losses.
The Los Angeles truck accident lawyers at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have helped clients across the United States and in California receive compensation from a negligent truck driver or trucking company for their accident and injury related losses. To learn how our attorneys can assist you, call 1-877-800-1700 today.
