A big rig crashed into a Honda dealership in Los Angeles, CA
On July 29, 2009, an 18-wheeler crashed into a car lot in Los Angeles, CA. The trucking accident occurred as an 18-wheeler flew off of an overpass on the 10 Freeway onto the northbound 110 Freeway. The truck crashed into a Honda dealership car lot crushing four cars. The driver of the truck and two passengers were injured in the accident.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/31/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Two people killed in a multi-vehicle trucking accident in Fredrick county Virginia
On July 23, 2009, two people were killed in an 18-wheeler accident in Fredrick County Virginia. The fatal trucking accident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the Shenandoah Valley as four tractor-trailers and a passenger car collided in a fiery chain-reaction accident as they were slowing for an accident that occurred several hours earlier. Several other vehicles wrecked as they passed the accident site bringing the total number of injured to nine, in addition to the two deceased accident victims. The identities of the victims were not released to the public.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/30/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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4,229 Ameericans lost their lives in 18-wheeler accidents in 2008
In 2008, a total of 4,229 fatalities were reported to be caused by accidents involving 18-wheelers. Deaths related to trucking accidents are a common occurrence that we hear about on the news every day. In my line of work I have handled many trucking accident cases and the main observation I have made is that the vast majority of these accidents are preventable.
Contrary to the popular sentiment, trucking accidents are not always caused by truck drivers. In fact, many truck drivers die every year as a result of poor decisions made by regular motorists. Although an 18-wheeler is an incredibly massive vehicle and the truck driver usually fairs better than the occupants of a passenger car that collides with a big rig, the truck's mass can work against it in a single vehicle or rollover trucking accident, putting the truck driver in a perilous situation where his safety depends on the inadequate safety features found on most big rigs. Many truck drivers are at the mercy of those who maintain or load their vehicles as many trucking accidents are caused by mechanical failures and improperly balanced loads. It's a dangerous occupation.
Of course, the more common type of fatal trucking accident involves an 18-wheeler and a passenger car. These accidents are often caused by the negligent actions of the trucker or the shipping company they work for. It is very common for truck drivers to drive in excess of the number of hours limited by federal safety standards. It is also quite common for truck driver to drive too fast for the road conditions they are exposed to.
All of these scenarios together account for the tragic loss of life that occurred in 2008. Certainly there are trucking accidents that are simply a freak occurrence, but the overwhelming majority of these accidents are preventable.
If we all work a little harder and take the time to do things the proper way we just may see a lower number of needless deaths in 2009. And to the truckers and motorists out there that ARE playing it safe, thanks.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/29/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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An 80-year-old woman was injured in a trucking accident in Sun City
On July 27, 2009, an 80-year-old woman was critically injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The details of the accident are a bit sketchy, but it is known that the woman was driving northbound on 103rd Ave. in Sun City, AZ. when an 18-wheeler struck her car causing it to crash into a fuel pump at a gas station. The woman was extracted from her vehicle and transported to John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Neither the cause of the accident, nor any indication of fault has been released.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/28/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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50-year-old Shari Wood Linder killed in a trucking accident
On July 24, 2009, 50-year-old Shari Wood Linder was killed in a trucking accident. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. as Linder and her husband, 53-year-old Ricky Keith Linder, were traveling on I-10 in Arizona. According to authorities, the big rig was en route to El Paso when, for reasons not yet determined, the truck rolled over and burst into flames. Mrs. Linder did not survive the accident and her husband was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/27/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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A truck driver suffered serious injuries in an accident with a train
On June 24, 2009, a 55-year-old truck driver was seriously injured when his 18-wheeler was struck by a train. The accident happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a rail crossing on North Westmoreland Road near Singleton Blvd. as one of the safety gates became snagged on the truck. It is believed that the safety gate lifted shortly after one train had safely passed through the intersection, which caused the truck driver to proceed across the tracks, when another train approached causing the arm to lower before the truck could make its way across. The train T-boned the 18-wheeler causing it to jackknife as the tractor-trailer was dragged approximately 100 yards down the track. The driver of the truck was injured in the accident and taken to an area hospital.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/24/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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42-year-old Timothy Muraguri was killed in an 18-wheeler accident
On July 23, 2009 42-year-old Timothy Muraguri was killed in an 18-wheeler accident. The fatal trucking accident occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. as Muraguri, a resident of Acworth, GA, was standing next to his tractor-trailer on the side of I-85 when a second 18-wheeler crashed into his truck and struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/23/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18-wheeler crash claims one life in Clyde, TX
On June 22, 2009, one person was killed in an 18-wheeler accident in Clyde, TX. The fatal trucking accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on I-20 when an 18-wheeler veered across the median and overturned. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, but it is believed that the driver may have had a medical condition or fell asleep at the wheel. It is not known whether the decedent was the driver of the truck or a passenger.
Posted by: Dallas 18-wheeler acident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/22/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18 people injured in a semi-truck accident
On July 13, 2009, 18 people were injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The trucking accident occurred as an 18-wheeler read-ended a charter bus that was transporting 20 Manhattan Job Corps students. The bus skidded out of control, flipped over, and caught fire. The bus driver, 15 students, and an infant were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. At least one of the victims was seriously injured.
Posted by: Texas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/21/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Driver killed in 18-wheeler accident in Ormond Beach, Florida
On July 19, 2009, an 18-wheeler accident claimed the life of one Florida motorist. The accident occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-95 as a disabled vehicle was struck from behind by the tractor-trailer. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased motorist. It is believed that the deceased was parked on the shoulder of the highway when the accident occurred.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/20/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18-wheeler overturns
On July 15, 2009, an 18-wheeler overturned in Houston, spilling its cargo onto the roadway. The accident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. as the 18-wheeler rounded a freeway ramp on the North Beltway near North Freeway. Authorities believe that the driver may have been going too fast which caused the load to shift. The ramp was closed for several hours while workers cleaned up the spilled cargo, but no one was seriously injured in the accident.
Posted by: Houston trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/17/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Five people injured in collision between train and 18-wheeler
On June 29, 2009, five people were injured in an accident involving an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler. The trucking accident occurred as the 18-wheeler made a turn across the train tracks causing a collision with the train. 69 people were aboard the train at the time. One passenger and two engineers were injured in the accident. The driver of the 18-wheeler and the driver of another vehicle that was struck were also injured.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/16/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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64-year-old Blanca Benavides of Irving, Texas was killed in an accident involving an 18-wheeler
On July 13, 2009, 64-year-old Blanca Benavides of Irving was killed in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The accident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. as the 1996 Toyota SUV that Benavides was a passenger in, ran a red light and struck the 18-wheeler in the 2200 block of West Irving Blvd. The driver of the SUV and several other passengers were injured in the accident as well.
Posted by: Dallas 18-wheeler accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/15/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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An 18-wheeler accident in Atlanta severaly injures Stephen Linsey
On July 2, 2009, ice cream truck driver Stephen Linsey was injured in an 18-wheeler accident. The accident occurred in Atlanta, Georgia as an 18-wheeler failed to yield the right of way and turned left into the path of Linsey's ice cream truck causing a collision. The 18-wheeler then crashed into a car with four passengers.
Linsey was flown to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the truck has been cited for causing the accident.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/14/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Truck accident claims the life of 61-year-old Joe Brown Jr. of Savannah
On July 9, 2009, 61-year-old Joe Brown Jr. of Savannah, Georgia was killed in an 18-wheeler accident. The trucking accident occurred late at night as an 18-wheeler collided with a pickup truck. Joe Brown Jr., Ricky Brown, and Connally Brinson were all thrown from the truck in the accident. Joe Brown Jr. died at the scene and the other two men were severely injured. The driver of the truck was not injured. Authorities have not released the cause of the accident.
Posted by: Dallas 18-wheeler accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/13/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Two unidentified victims were injured in a trucking accident in Carrollton, Texas
On June 24, 2009, two people were seriously injured in a trucking accident in Carrollton, Texas. The accident occurred in the afternoon as two cars were stopped on the shoulder on I-35 just north of Dallas. Authorities state that an 18-wheeler struck the rear-most vehicle causing it to collide with the vehicle ahead of it. The truck driver lost control of the 18-wheeler and crashed into a concrete barricade causing the truck to burst into flames. Two people were flown to an area hospital for treatment of injuries.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accidnet attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/10/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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56-year-old Deborah Shavalier of Fort Salonga killed in garbage truck accident
On June 30, 2009, 56-year-old Deborah Shavalier was killed in an accident with a garbage truck. The accident occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. in East Northport as Shavalier's Honda Civic was crushed by a Mack garbage truck while she was driving to work. The garbage truck, operated by Jet Sanitation, reported suffered a mechanical failure of the brake system which caused the truck to crash into Shavalier at a high rate of speed.
She died at the scene.
Posted by: Dallas commercial vehicle accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/9/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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A close call with an 18-wheeler results in an accident that severely injures Seth and Jacy Shelburn
On July 1, 2009, Seth and Jacy Shelburn were severely injured in accident thought to be caused by an 18-wheeler. The accident occurred as the Shelburns were traveling to New Mexico on vacation when their Toyota 4Runner was struck by a Ford F-150 that was forced to make an evasive maneuver after an 18-wheeler ran a stop sign. Rescue workers took the Shelburns to a San Angelo hospital where 28-year-old Seth was treated for a shattered elbow socket and pelvis, a broken hip, arm, and shoulder, as well as a damaged spleen and damaged kidney which had to be removed. 23-year-old Jacy was treated for a crushed vertebra, a broken pelvis, and a fractured leg.
Posted by: Texas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/8/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Joanna Workman, Brian Workman, Ryan Workman, Tyler Workman, Ashley Workman all killed in tragic 18-wheeler accident
On June 26, 2009, Brian Workman, his wife Joanna Workman, and their three children were killed in a tragic 18-wheeler accident. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. on I-65 in Indiana as the Workman family's Dodge pickup truck was struck from behind by a large truck. According to authorities, the family's pickup was either moving slowly or at a complete stop behind a slow moving 18-wheeler when a second approached from the rear and crashed into the pickup, forcing it into the trailer in front of it. The truck was completely smashed. All five members of the family from Hobart, IN, 33-year-old Brian Workman, 31-year-old Joanna Workman, 13-year-old Ashley Workman, 8-year-old Tyler Workman, and 1-year-old Ryan workman, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Posted by: Houston trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/7/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Fort Worth residents Gervious Hinkle and Casey Ishak were killed in an 18-wheeler accident in Gainesville, Texas
On July 5, 2009, Fort Worth resident Gervious Hinkle and his 13-year-old grandson Casey Ishak were killed in a tragic 18-wheeler accident in Gainesville, TX. The trucking accident occurred at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon in the northbound lanes of I-35 just before Spring Creek Rd. as traffic moved slowly due to construction. Hinkle and his grandson were traveling in a Ford Explorer and had slowed for traffic when an 18-wheeler approached from the rear at a high rate of speed and crashed into them. The impact of the initial collision caused a multiple vehicle pile-up involving nine cars total. Several people were injured and were taken area hospitals, including a third passenger in Hinkle's explorer.
Posted by: Fort Worth trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/6/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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45-year-old David Boles of Beavercreek, Ohio killed in 18-wheeler accident
On July 3, 2009 an 18-wheeler accident claimed the life of 45-year-old David Boles of Beavercreek, Ohio. The accident occurred on I-10 near Loxley, Alabama as Boles was traveling westbound hauling a load of new vehicles when an 18-wheeler traveling in the opposite direction crossed over the median and struck Bole's truck head-on. Boles truck and cargo burst into flames. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/2/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Edgar Smith IV, Kimberly Smith, Edgar Smith V, and Emily Smith killed in tragic 18-wheeler accident
On June 23, 2009, 37-year-old Edgar Smith, his wife 40-year-old Kimberly Smith, and their two children 15-year-old Edgar Smith V and 12-year-old Emily Smith were killed in a tragic trucking accident in Magee, Mississippi. The accident occurred as the driver of the 18-wheeler allegedly fell asleep and crashed into the family's van as it sat at a stoplight on U.S. 49. The tractor-trailer pushed the van into an intersection and then ran over it causing the van to roll several times and eject some of the passengers. Everyone in the van died at the scene. Authorities are still trying to determine if they are going to press charges against the driver of the truck.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 7/1/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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