The newest figures are in and what these numbers reflect are frightening.  In 2008, more than 4,000 people died in truck accidents nationally.  The state of California is no different.  Every year, thousands of people are injured in truck accidents.  In 2008, there were 4,594 injuries caused by truck collisions in California alone.

There are many factors involved in truck crashes, which make these collisions especially devastating.  A San Diego truck accident can result in serious injuries and death partly because of the fact that these vehicles weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger cars and some safety experts believe it can take longer for a fully loaded truck to stop.  Researchers have also found that truck accidents involve such factors as brake problems, drug use, driving too fast for conditions and driver fatigue.

People who are injured in Southern California truck accidents have rights and can pursue compensation.  Depending on the details of the collision, the accident victim may be able to hold the trucker and trucking company accountable.  In the case of defective brakes, the brake manufacturer could also be responsible.

For more information, contact Steinberg Injury Lawyers at 800-350-8888 and read the article titled, Large Truck Accidents Claimed More Than 4,000 Lives in 2008.