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Redwood City Accident Lawyer Information
Semi truck, tractor trailer and 18-wheeler accidents are common occurrences on Redwood City roads and highways. It is estimated that approximately 5,000 people die as a result of 18-wheeler accidents and big rig collisions in the United States each year with a substantial number of 18-wheeler truck accidents occurring in Redwood City, California, every day. Due to the high population and close proximity to San Francisco and San Jose, traffic becomes heavily congested throughout Redwood City and the San Francisco Peninsula area, in which it is a part. Unfortunately, for these reasons, the city of Redwood City has its fair share of big rig truck accidents.
For example, the 2010 population of Redwood City is estimated to be at 76,815 people within an area of 19.5 square miles. They city also experiences a daytime population increase of 18% due to commuting into the city, not counting the already 25% of Redwood City residents that commute to work within the city. This community of just over 75,000 residents is the county seat of San Mateo County, the center of the San Fransisco Peninsula, and the midpoint between the larger cities of San Jose and San Francisco, being only 25 miles south of San Francisco and 27 miles north of San Jose. Additionally, three major Northern California thoroughfares pass directly through Redwood City serving as routes between San Francisco and San Jose, and when all of these geographic and demographic factors combine, 18-wheeler accidents and semi truck crashes on Redwood City highways are inevitable.
Redwood City 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
Due to the sheer weight difference of a car versus the weight of an 18-wheeler or tractor trailer, accidents that involve commercial vehicles often times result in severe injuries or even death. Compared to the average weight of an automobile, which is only 5,000 pounds, one can easily see how much more dangerous commercial vehicles like an 18 wheeler can be. That is why if you are injured by a semi truck or commercial vehicle in Redwood City, it is important that you choose an experienced Redwood City 18-wheeler accident attorney who knows the truck regulations and laws both nationally and for the State of California.
Commercial vehicles go by different names such as:
- Big Rig
- 18 Wheeler
- Tractor Trailer
- Truck
- Semi
Redwood City truck accidents caused by an 18-wheeler, big rig, semi truck, tractor trailer, bus or commercial vehicle are common on Redwood City streets, avenues and highways. Many of the semi truck crashes that occur in the city of Redwood City happen along the major Redwood City highways, which include I-280, US-101, SR-84, or SR-82.
Types of Trucks
The following trucks do specific things and carry certain types of cargo:
- Bob-Tail Trucks
- Tanker trucks
- Refrigerated trucks
- Flat bed trucks
- Logging trucks
Buses are also considered commercial vehicles as well, but as a rule do not haul cargo. Instead a bus is a transportation vehicle that carries children or adults such as a school bus or commercial bus like Greyhound. School bus accidents or commercial bus accidents are common on Redwood City roads and freeways. The causes may vary, but often times the accident is a result of hazardous road conditions or driver negligence.
It is essential to hire a Redwood City bus accident lawyer if you have been involved in the following type of accident:
- Redwood City city buses;
- transportation buses such as Greyhound;
- shuttle bus accidents when driving to and from the airport, such as San Francisco International Airport; and/or,
- SamTrans buses running throughout San Mateo County.
The ways Redwood City truck accidents happen occur are too numerous to list. Blind spots, rear-ends, sideswipes, head-ons, load overturns, jack-knifes are all possible and can result in fatal wrongful death truck accidents.
If you live in Redwood City and have a claims for an accident that involved a big rig or an 18 wheeler, your case might be filed in one of these courts:
San Mateo County Superior Court - Southern Branch
Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City CA 94063
(650) 363-4711
San Mateo County Superior Court - Southern Branch
Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City CA 94063
(650) 363-4711
18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys Serve Redwood City and Surrounding Cities
Serving clients throughout Western Central California, including Alameda, Berkeley, Campbell, Concord, Cupertino, Daly City, Fremont, Hayward, Milpitas, Mountain View, Newark, Novato, Oakland, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Richmond, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Mateo, San Rafael, Santa Clara, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Union City, Vallejo, areas in the vicinity of San Francisco International Airport, and other communities in San Mateo County.
Redwood City 18-wheeler accident attorneys are experienced in handling serious injury truck collision cases and can help you fight the trucking company or its insurer in order to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact a Redwood City 18 wheeler accident lawyer today for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.