Most people don’t think of Yorba Linda as a hub for truck accidents, but Yorba Linda does see their fair share of 18-wheeler accidents.

Being so close to the 91 Freeway means that there are all sorts of trucks nearby, like tow trucks, garbage trucks, delivery trucks, etc.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident here in Yorba Linda (or anywhere in Orange County) then do the smart thing and call our personal injury lawyers in Yorba Linda today for a free consultation.

Trying to deal with the truck industry insurance companies is a nightmare, and if you do take that path you’ll regret it.

The reality is that being injured in a truck accident can drastically change your life in a second, and when you are trying to recover physically and get your health in check, you don’t want to have the stress of fighting the insurance companies.

Why Contact A Truck Accident Lawyer in Yorba Linda?

With years of experience fighting the truck industry insurance companies, Daniel Kim and his legal staff are the ideal law firm in Yorba Linda to help anybody who was injured in a truck crash.

Daniel Kim and his legal team have helped thousands of truck accident victims from all over California, and he plans on helping thousands more.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim only deals with motor vehicle accidents, so while other law firms are chasing dog bite cases we are building more and more knowledge everyday as we deal with car accidents cases.

Daniel Kim is an expert truck accident lawyer in Yorba Linda who knows how to handle the insurance companies and make sure you get maximum compensation for your injuries.

If you have questions about going to the urgent care or ER then call us today and we’ll be able to answer your questions immediately.

More Facts About Daniel Kim

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• Won hundreds of millions for pas clients
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• Daniel will help you get proper medical care

Common Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents In Yorba Linda

Driving on the Yorba Linda freeways can be extremely dangerous and when 18-wheelers are on the road next to passenger vehicles this is especially true.

The safest thing you can do as a motorist is to keep your distance from these semi-trucks.

This will help in decreasing the chances of a devastating accident.

The enormity of these large commercial trucks can make for serious damage and injury if an accident does occur.

The weight of these big rigs when fully loaded can weigh up to 80,000 pounds.

A car, SUV or small truck weighing 3 to 5 thousand pounds is vulnerable with a high risk of injury if in a crash with the much larger heavy truck.

With all that weight the stopping distance of these trucks is often double of a regular vehicle.

This is another good reason to be aware of and why it is necessary to drive with caution when on the roadways or city streets of Yorba Linda.

If you were injured in an accident described below then contact our truck accident lawyers today.

Below are some of the most common types of truck accidents:

• Jackknife – A truck can brake too fast skidding and causing the trailer to go at a ninety-degree angle to the cab.
• Underride – This can happen when a car goes under the semi-truck trailer. Incredibly devastating and often fatal.
• Loss of cargo – When a load is improperly packed or an accident occurs where the cargo goes onto the road often causing a multiple car crash.
• Rollover – Dangerous when a truck gets on its side and slides across the road. This can happen from a slippery road or a driver being cut off and swerving too fast.
• Wide turn – A truck often needs some extra lane when it makes a wide turn or u-turn and this can lead to an accident with other vehicles if they come unknowingly into another drivers lane.

Main Reasons For Truck Accidents in Yorba Linda

Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers cause accidents every day in California, and often there is enormous damage and injury.

Below are some of the common causes for semi-truck accidents in Yorba Linda:

• Overloaded trailers
• Inclement weather
• Poor Maintenance
• Distracted diving
• Tired driver
• Reckless driving
• Drugs or alcohol
• Poor road conditions

Common Trucks on Yorba Linda Roads

There are a wide variety of large commercial trucks on Orange County freeways and often they can be seen delivering and transporting on the city streets as well.

The danger of these vehicles is also a serious issue when there are pedestrians, bike riders and automobiles sharing the roads of Yorba Linda.

Trucks can be found in residential neighborhoods, strip malls and near schools as well.

Like the large semi-trucks, these common trucks can be extremely large and heavy and if in an accident can cause great damage.

Often these large trucks can carry chemicals or flammable products adding to the risk.

Below is a list of the more common large trucks that pose a danger to pedestrians and motorists.

• Flat beds – A flat truck is often used to carry other vehicles or large items. These trucks carry all types of loads.
• Concrete mixer – Often seen going to and from construction sites on city streets. Incredibly heavy, large and dangerous.
• Refrigerated box truck – In an out of grocery stores and stores where products need to be delivered cold.
• Fuel tanker trucks – These can be seen driving to gas stations throughout the city delivering fuel.

Unlike the freeways the city streets can be much harder to maneuver so be on the lookout and stay clear when on the road with these types of trucks.

Yorba Linda Truck Accidents

The overall instance rate of car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and cycling accidents in Yorba Linda remain pretty low because there isn’t a lot of foot traffic and residential traffic – but there is a lot of commercial traffic moving through the city on a day-to-day basis.

As of 2017, Yorba Linda had a truck accident rate that was just about 0.75 per 1000 people living in the city.

Now, this isn’t anywhere near the highest rates for these kinds of accidents in Orange County but it isn’t as low as some of the other communities in this part of California, either.

Injuries And Deaths From Truck Accidents In Yorba Linda

Thankfully, zero fatalities were reported as a direct result of commercial truck accidents in Yorba Linda during 2017.

There was a singular fatality as a result of a motor vehicle accident, but commercial vehicles were not involved in that incident.

Accident rates remained consistent with the statewide average, with about 80% of all commercial truck accidents having at least a singular injury reported at the scene or directly following.

What % Of These Accidents Involved Drugs Or Alcohol?

California at both the state and local levels have been trying to combat drinking and driving as well as driving while under the influence of drugs (recreational or medicinal).

Unfortunately, the major initiatives have yet to produce the kinds of results that can turn around these major issues for the state and the citizens of California.

30% increases in DUI arrests have been seen over the last half decade.

On top of that, of all the fatalities reported in the state of California caused by motor vehicle accidents 11% of them had drivers operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs.

How Many Registered Truck Drivers (Commercial Driver’s License) In Orange County?

It should come as no surprise that California has the largest number of registered commercial driver’s licenses in the United States.

More than 400,000+ individuals have already gone through CDL training and licensing to act as professional commercial drivers in the state of California today.

Dangerous Intersections In Yorba Linda For Truck Accidents

A number of specific intersections in Yorba Linda are particularly prone to truck accidents, including:

• Yorba Linda Boulevard and Kellogg Drive
• Fairmont Boulevard and Yorba Linda Boulevard
• Lakeview Avenue and Yorba Linda Boulevard

What Freeways / Roads Have Most Truck Accidents In Yorba Linda?

There are a couple of freeways and roads in Yorba Linda that also see a lot of commercial vehicle traffic, which always means they are prone to commercial vehicle accidents.

These freeways and roads include:

• Yorba Linda Boulevard
• Buena Vista Avenue
• Highway 90
• Kellogg Drive
• Fremont Boulevard
• Lakeview Avenue

Practice Areas We Specialize In

At The Law Office of Daniel Kim, our personal injury lawyers in Yorba Linda exclusively handle motor vehicle accident cases, which sets us apart from all the other law firms that take any case they can get to make a quick dollar. Our outstanding attorneys focus on motor vehicle accidents so that we can offer the best service to our clients who want real experience and knowledge.

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

Lyft / Uber Accidents – Uber and Lyft have become so popular that sometimes it seems like every other car on the roads here in Tustin is an Uber or Lyft driver.  Uber has a unique commercial insurance policy, so if you were injured as an Uber passenger, and Uber driver, or if you were hit by an Uber driver, call us.

Pedestrian Accidents – These are always bad accidents because a pedestrian has no chance against a 2000 lb car that runs them over.

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. Call us if you have been in any type of car accident and you were injured, we are here to help.

Bike Accidents – Bike accidents always lead to a serious injury, even if you are wearing a helmet. Broken bones and road rash are almost a guaranteed result if you have been hit while riding a bike in Tustin.