Truck Accident
Oakland Port Worker Killed In California Truck Accident
| May 20th, 2013
May 20, 2013 A 78-year-old longshoreman from San Francisco has died as the result of a California Truck Accident that occurred in Oakland last week. Reports indicate the incident happened on Friday afternoon near the TraPac Terminal located along 7th Street in the Port of Oakland. According to an article from CBS-SF Bay Area, the 47-year employee of the port was in the vehicle assisting with the movement of cargo shipping containers when the vehicle was knocked into the water by an object or piece of equipment. The worker was unable to escape the vehicle before it sank to the ocean floor. Rescue crews were able to attach cables to the sunken vehicle in order to pull it to the surface. Only then were first responders able to recover the body of the victim and declared him dead at the scene of the accident. Investigators say they are continuing to look into what contributing factors may have played a part in the accident and if it could have been prevented. Accidents involving a worker coming into contact with an object or piece of equipment occur far too often, considering 15 percent of all workplace fatalities are the result of such incidences. The California Personal Injury Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers acknowledge how devastating the loss of a loved one to an unforeseen work-related fatality can be. That’s why the firm would like to send their deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the victim of this tragedy.Two People Injured In Northern California Truck Accident
| October 22nd, 2012
October 22, 2012 A California truck accident that occurred last week was responsible for sending two motorists to the hospital with injuries. KTVU News reports the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday along southbound Highway 101, near the Cesar Chavez Street exit. Troopers with the California Highway Patrol reported a black Toyota Camry was on the highway when it collided with a tractor-trailer. The impact of the California Truck Accident forced the Camry to swerve and hit a silver Honda Accord sedan before rolling onto its roof and screeching to a halt. The overturned vehicle then set off a chain reaction crash involving as many as seven vehicles as traffic began to halt. In all, two people, including a pregnant woman, were taken to San Francisco hospitals for treatment of injuries they sustained in the accident. Investigators stated they would continue to look into who is responsible and what contributing factors may have played a part in the accident. Statistics show California is the number one state in the nation when it comes to motor vehicle fatalities, accounting for more than 40,000 deaths each year and a large portion of such accidents caused by tractor-trailers. The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers understand how confusing and frustrating a motor vehicle accident can be. That’s why they firm would suggest exploring your legal options if you have been hurt in an accident that was no fault of your own.Several Tips To Keep Motorists Safe During High Speed Pursuits
| January 16th, 2012
January 16, 2012 High-speed vehicle pursuits down the highway gets our adrenaline pumping in the movies. But what if you found yourself to be the helpless bystander of a real car chase during your daily commute? This happens almost on a daily basis across California, and observations have shown that most motorists don’t know what to do. An article in The Sacramento Bee described a chase that occurred several weeks ago along California’s Highway 99. News footage shows that as the chase progresses, the cars around the chase acted as if nothing was happening. They stayed at the same speed and made no efforts to get out of the way. California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that one reason this occurs is that drivers don’t scan their mirrors often enough. They suggest that motorists check all of their mirrors every 15-20 seconds. If you find yourself in the middle of a high-speed pursuit, CHP Trooper Mike Bradley stated that you should not slow down, but turn on your right blinker and work your way over to the shoulder of the highway. If you see a crime scene ahead, pull over and stop well behind officer vehicles. The California auto accident attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers fight for victims who have been injured in accidents and support community safety campaigns throughout the year in order to prevent accidents. If you are the victim of a car accident, contact an experienced attorney today.
