Fullerton isn’t any different than the rest of the cities in Orange County when it comes to truck accidents. All drivers in LA and Orange County should always be very aware when driving and sharing the roads with semi-trucks.

If you live or work in Fullerton then you have seen 18-wheelers on the freeways and roads. It’s also likely you have even seen these trucks involved in bad car accidents.  Being a courteous driver and not speeding can definitely help you avoid being involved in a truck accident in Fullerton. However, even the most cautious drivers are involved in truck accidents.

If you have been involved in a truck accident, please contact our truck accident lawyers in Fullerton today for help. The Law Offices of Daniel Kim offers a free consultation, and we can help you win your case.
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Practice Areas We Specialize In

At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, our accident lawyers exclusively handle motor vehicle accident cases. In fact, our outstanding attorneys focus on motor vehicle accidents, setting us apart from other firms.

Car Accidents – This can involve any type of crash from an Uber wreck, to maybe a teenage driver hitting you, or maybe an old lady ran a red light and rear-ended your car.

Motorcycle Accidents – As we all know riding a motorcycle is very dangerous. Also, almost all motorcycle accidents lead to severe injuries.

Pedestrian Accidents – These are always bad accidents because a pedestrian has no chance against a 2,000 lb. car that runs them over.

Bike Accidents – Bike accidents always lead to a serious injury, even if you are wearing a helmet.

Uber Accidents – Uber and Lyft have unique commercial insurance policies. Therefore, passengers and other cars who were hit by a driver are eligible to file a claim.

Catastrophic Injuries – In саtаѕtrорhіс іnjurіеѕ, the vісtіm іѕ еntіtlеd to rесеіvе muсh hіghеr compensation соmраrеd tо the ones whо ѕuffеr mіnоr іnjurіеѕ.

Wrongful Death – In California, the deceased’s spouse, child, partner, and other entitled individuals can file a claim and receive damages.

Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents

Sharing the road with semi-trucks can be stressful due to the fact that they are so large and weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Accidents with these big rigs can be devastating with severe injuries and often fatal.

These accidents can occur on the freeways in Fullerton as well as the city streets. It is always important for automobiles to drive extra cautiously when semi-trucks are on the road. Some of the most common types of truck accidents include:

• Blindspot Accidents – truck drivers sit up high and there are some limits to what they can see
• Head-on Collision – this type of crash usually causes fatal injuries or life-long disabilities
• Rollovers – an event usually precedes the rollover, such as lane drifting and drowsiness
• Tailgating – results in a rear-end accident, laws require drivers to follow at a safe distance
• Right Turn – accidents occur when a trucker turns right while in the outside turning lane
• Tire Blowout – often road conditions or poor tire maintenance can cause a tire to blow out
• Jackknife – serious or even fatal accidents can occur, some may result in a multi-car pileup

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Fullerton

There are many reasons for semi-truck accidents and when they happen, the damage can be horrifying. In these big rig accidents in most instances, it is the drivers and passengers in the automobiles that suffer the severest of injuries.

If you are on the roads of Fullerton, you need to understand trucking dangers in order to stay safe on the highways in and around the city. It’s always better to drive carefully and slow when around 18-wheelers. Common causes for semi-truck accidents in Fullerton are:

• Drug and alcohol use
• Driver fatigue
• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Poor maintenance of the truck
• Distracted driving
• Bad weather
• Road construction
• Improper or inadequate training
• Unsafely loaded trucks

Common Trucks on Fullerton Roads

Large commercial-type trucks are always driving in our neighborhoods and city streets near schools, malls, and apartment complexes, which can be dangerous to those around. Truck drivers and the public both need to be careful and follow all traffic laws that apply to motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

When the truck driver is responsible for an accident and injury occurs to the passengers in the vehicle or pedestrians, the injured parties may be eligible for compensation. Here are the more common large trucks that pose a danger to pedestrians and motorists.

• Garbage Trucks– trash trucks are often in residential areas with kids and pedestrians nearby
• Flatbed Trailer – can be used for transporting everything like cars and lumber
• Dry Vans – common freight containers, grocery stores will use dry vans to ship goods
• Tow Trucks – are even more dangerous when hauling another car
• Semi-Trucks – 18-wheelers or big rigs, the size and weight can cause severe damage and injuries

Fullerton Truck Accident Stats

Truck accident rates in the city of Fullerton, California were considerably lower than other hot spots throughout Orange County – and especially lower than cities like Seal Beach, Laguna Beach, and Anaheim.

The rate of commercial vehicle and truck accidents in Fullerton for 2017 sat at just about 2.3 accidents per 1000 people living in the city. This makes it twice as safe as cities like Anaheim when it comes to commercial traffic.

DUIs

California has been taking the right steps to make sure that they lower the number of motorists operating vehicles while under the influence of different substances, but as of right now they still have a big problem and significant challenges ahead of them.

11% of all accidents in the state of California are directly linked to motorists that have slid behind the wheel of their vehicle while under the influence of drugs. This includes commercial vehicles.

On top of that, the amount of DUI arrests and charges have actually climbed by 30% over the last five years and shows no signs of reversing the trend anytime soon.

Registered Truck Drivers (Commercial Driver’s License) in Orange County

According to the California Department of Transportation, just over 137,930 drivers have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as of 2017.

California also happens to be second in the United States as far as the total amount of motorists with a valid CDL is concerned, trailing only the state of Texas that has slightly more.

More than 140 commercial drivers’ schools exist throughout the state and businesses have 5.6 million commercial vehicles that are registered and on California highways and roadways on a daily basis.

Dangerous Intersections in Fullerton

Like any other major city, Fullerton does have some dangerous roadways and intersections. The most hazardous include the following:

• Euclid St. and Orangethorpe Ave.
• Chapman Ave. and Harbor Blvd.
• Commonwealth Ave. and Harbor Blvd.
• Harbor Blvd. and Orangethorpe Ave.
• Chapman Ave. and Commonwealth Ave.
• Acacia Ave. and Kimberly Ave.
• Gilbert St. and Rosecrans Ave.
• Chapman Ave. and Raymond Ave.
• Euclid St. and Malvern Ave.
• Associated Rd. and Bastanchury Rd.

Car Accident Lawyer Daniel Kim
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