Truck crash on I-5 and El Dorado streets
On the morning of Monday, December 5, 2022, officials in Stockton reported a truck crash on I-5 southbound and El Dorado Street. The California Highway Patrol reported that two trucks were involved in an accident.
Details of truck crash on I-5 and El Dorado streets in Stockton
Initial reports from officials indicated that both trucks were parked on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5, causing significant delays in the area. Lane 3 on southbound I-5 was closed for several hours while CHP traffic officials investigated. Drivers were asked to avoid the area while crews cleared the scene.
What to know about truck accident cases
Stockton, California, has busy highways and intersections, which means drivers may be faced with sharing the road with many commercial truck drivers. The section of Interstate 5 through Stockton has had its fair share of accidents. Safety should be the number one priority for all drivers on the road. Due to the overwhelming size, weight and momentum of large rigs, truck drivers must hold themselves to even higher standards. Any thoughtlessness or indifference can endanger the safety of others and, in some extreme cases, lead to catastrophic crashes with serious injuries or even death.
Like other types of motor vehicle crashes, large rig accidents are preventable in most cases. Truck drivers are constantly under pressure to deliver goods on time due to demanding consumers and tight deadlines. Trucking accidents are often the result of driver error, fatigue, distracted driving, failure to observe Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, speeding, and more. Collisions involving commercial trucks can be complicated due to applicable state and federal laws, not to mention difficult for insurers to downplay or deny claims.
Getting involved in truck crashes is challenging enough. After such an accident, you may find yourself dealing with vehicle repair costs and medical bills related to minor to severe accident-related injuries. You may face a long road to recovery, and rebuilding your life may be difficult, especially if the event was caused by someone else’s negligence. By working with a legal team focused on helping people injured in accidents, you can focus on recovery and getting your life back on track while your accident attorney handles every aspect of your case from start to finish.
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The truck accident attorneys at our law firm have decades of combined experience handling large rig accident cases. When you come to us for help, we’ll get to work on your commercial truck accident case right away, protecting your rights every step of the way. Freight companies and insurance companies have lawyers working on their side, and you should too. For information on the services our legal team offers and how we can help with your case, please contact us for a free consultation or watch the video below.
Stockton personal injury lawyers
I’m Ed Smith, a Stockton personal injury attorney. When a large commercial truck collides with another vehicle, severe damage is often caused due to the size, momentum and forces involved in these collisions. If you have been injured or your loved one has been killed in a large truck crash, you should immediately call a lawyer near you to discuss your case. The California personal injury attorneys at our law firm are here to help and provide free, friendly advice. Call (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
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