As a resident or visitor to Fresno County, you know that  Interstate 5 isn’t the only road you’ll find trucks on. Big-rigs and tractor-trailers frequently travel on all of the major State Routes throughout the county, including Highway 33, Highway 99, Highway 145, and Highway 198. Unfortunately, major injury and fatality accidents occur far too often on Fresno County roads.  The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that in 2008 there were 149 truck accidents with injury and 10 additional accidents resulting in fatalities. That year in Fresno County, 253 people were killed or injured in truck related accidents. This is how the negligence or carelessness of a few truck drivers can forever alter the lives of innocent occupants in other vehicles.

Human error and mechanical failures can both contribute to Fresno County truck accidents. Drivers that are intoxicated (drugs or alcohol), exhausted, speeding, or distracted are a common cause of accidents. Additionally, trucks may lose control when cargo shifts, if brakes fail, if a tire blows out, or a hitch breaks. Trucking companies could be held responsible for improper maintenance, inadequate trailer lights, or other truck driver negligence.

Injuries in Fresno County Truck Accidents

Should those passengers survive a Fresno County truck collision, they may be left to deal with numerous devastating injuries, including:

Seeking Compensation for Fresno County Truck Accidents

If you or a loved one have been involved in truck accident, the Fresno County truck accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger are here to help you navigate the challenging emotional, physical, and financial aftermath. We can you and your family claim compensation for unexpected expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, future lost income, and pain and suffering.  In the tragic event that your loved one passes away due to their injuries, you might be entitled to burial expenses, final medical fees, and loss of companionship compensation in a wrongful death claim.

Never a Fee Unless We Win

Stop a Fresno County truck accident from causing your family any more damage by contacting Estey Bomberger today. The California truck accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger fight for your justified compensation on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we will get paid only after a successful outcome for you.  If after accepting your case, you do not receive a settlement or a verdict, then you owe us nothing. Call today to speak to an attorney and obtain a free assessment of your case.