(916) 442-0000
Call For Free Consultation
9:00am - 5:00pm
We Are Open Mon - Fri




Fatal Trucking Accident Blamed On Gross Negligence Remains Under Investigation

Skip Navigation LinksHome > Practice Areas > Truck Accident Litigation > Fatal Truck Accident Blamed On Gross Negligence Remains Under Investigation

A tragic truck accident that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter and inflicted serious personal injuries on four others is being blamed on the "gross negligence" of a West Sacramento California truck driver. According to reports, the California trucker has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide after his semi tractor-trailer veered across the median into the path of two oncoming cars. It is unknown what caused the big-rig driver to lose control of the truck and drive into the path of a Dodge Charger carrying the mother and daughter, and a Chevy Trailblazer.

The accident remains under investigation, with officials stating "There's more to it than it just being an accident. We're doing some other investigation on a couple of different things."

If you or a loved one has been involved in a Roseville truck accident, it is important to consult with a knowledgeable Roseville truck accident lawyer right away. Often many factors are involved in any one accident and it is important that you have a skilled California personal injury attorney on your side.

Many times, serious motor vehicle crashes may involve at least two separate legal proceedings. For example, where some sort of criminal activity is suspected, a District Attorney may become involved and filed criminal negligence charges. Additionally, where personal injuries or a wrongful death occurs, an individual or the surviving family members may file a civil negligence lawsuit to recover compensation including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and even punitive damages.

Here, several questions remain. For example, the driver claims he was driving for the South Carolina trucking company - DC Transport. However, the West Sacramento operations manager for the trucking company asserts that they did not employ the driver and that they were not involved in the accident. Often a trucking company may be found to be responsible in truck accidents causing personal injury where they fail to properly maintain their big rigs, employ drivers without adequately checking their background or if they violate other trucking laws.

An initial investigation of the trucking company showed that DC Transport vehicles had been placed out of service after federal authorities discovers violations in 24 out of 77 inspections. This translates into a 31.2% violation rate, well above the national average. Further, DC Transport company drivers were also placed out of service after the drivers also had more violations than the national average. These included violations for unsafe driving.

How the West Sacramento driver came to be driving the truck and how much the trucking company was involved will be subject to continued investigation.

For more information or if you or a loved one has been injured in a California trucking accident, contact a top Roseville personal injury attorney at Sette Law Office for an immediate consultation.





_____________________


IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN INJURED IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT,
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

CALL OUR Roseville PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Frederick J. Sette AT (916) 442-0000


OR TEXT TO (916) 442-0000
OR CLICK HERE >> FOR A
FREE CONFIDENTIAL fatal TRUCKING ACCIDENT CASE EVALUATION





Personal injury lawyer Sette Law Logo
Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney Disclaimer

This website is for general information only about personal injury attorneys and does not constitute a client/lawyer relationship. If you believe that you are entitled to personal injury compensation, contact Frederick Sette. He is an experienced Sacramento personal injury and car accident attorney who is devoted to protecting victims of personal injury in Fairfield, Modesto, Sacramento, Stockton, Napa and surrounding California cities.

Privacy Policy




Member Of
Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Consumer Attorney of California
Sacramento Office
333 University Ave, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95825

Phone: (916) 442-0000
Fax: (916) 442-0001


Stockton Office
5250 Claremont Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207

Phone: (209) 464-7700
Fax: (209) 833-1700


Texting
(916) 442-0000

Toll Free
(833) 904-9040

Quick Contact
 
 
Captcha