Lancaster, CA – SUV and Tractor-Trailer Accident
Lancaster, CA (November 13, 2018) – Shortly after 9:30 AM on Tuesday morning the California Highway Patrol received a report of a collision between an SUV and a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Highway 138 and 3 Points Road.
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department both arrived on the scene to clear the accident and assist the drivers, both of whom appeared to be in need of medical attention. At least one of the two injured parties was transported to the Henry Mayo Medical Center.
There is no further information at this time regarding the cause of the accident or the status of the injuries of either driver. The police have said that the investigation into this collision is still ongoing.
Tractor-Trailer Accidents in California
We would like to take a  moment and offer our thoughts and prayers to those who were injured in this accident and wish you a smooth and speedy recovery.
In 2016 there were approximately 475,000 police reported accidents involving tractor-trailers. Out of those 3,864 resulted in at least one fatality and 104,000 of those accidents resulted in some degree of injury. The majority of fatalities (83%) in these types of crashes the victims that suffered the fatalities were not the occupants of the truck.
If you have been injured in an accident where a commercial truck was the one at fault that you may have several different options available to you when it comes to collecting any damages that you are owed. Our team of capable and hardworking attorneys here at Brady Law Group has years of experience going up against commercial trucking companies in court. Let us handle the leg work and the paperwork for you while you focus on healing. If you would like to receive a free consultation regarding your case, please reach out to us at (866) 211-2562 and speak to one of our amazing attorneys about how we can help you start putting your life back together.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.
