The 5 freeway near Encinitas Blvd was the site of a terrible crash involving a big rig that led to serious injuries and a fatality.
The San Diego Union Tribune reported that six people were injured and one person died when a big rig and multiple cars collided on the southbound 5. The crash occurred around 10:45 AM and early reports show an 18-wheeler and three other vehicles were involved.
The victims were taken to Rady Children’s Hospital according to reports, others were taken to a trauma hospital in La Jolla. The collision was so severe that all southbound lanes were shut for roughly an hour. There is still heavy congestion resulting from the crash.
SigAlert.com reported traffic moving slower than 10 mph for a six-mile stretch of the freeway.
Singleton Schreiber, San Diego’s premier truck accident and car accident law firms, has seen a wealth of these types of incidents over the last few years.
Encinitas Truck Accident Attorneys
Encinitas, and all of San Diego, are covered in a maze of highways and freeways that can be treacherous. The 5, 8, 805, 15, 163, and 76 are just some of the highways that have seen dozens of deaths over the years as a result of truck accidents. The 5 freeway has seen more than 180 deaths, and it’s ranked as the 11th most dangerous highway in the entire United States according to Teletrac.
While some have called for greater San Diego road safety laws, California in general faces various problems. The roads and highways in San Diego are crumbling, and things as simple as potholes can lead to disaster. California’s roads and freeways ranks as some of the worst in the nation, and heavily populated areas such as San Diego are a hotbed for all kinds of problems. Encinitas truck accident attorneys at Singleton Schreiber are focused on helping people understand exactly what happened in any accident, who is at fault, why the accident occurred, and whether the roads themselves played a part in the collision.
After a wrongful death truck crash, overwhelming issues will occur for the family of the deceased:
- Medical bills
- Psychological trauma
- Property damage
- Funeral costs
These are just some of the issues.
Big rig accidents, also known as semi-truck accidents, can cause devastating consequences on the road. These large commercial vehicles weigh up to 80,000 pounds and require a significant amount of space to stop. This makes them susceptible to causing severe damage and injury in the event of an accident.
Several factors can contribute to big rig accidents, including driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, and poor vehicle maintenance. Additionally, inclement weather conditions and road hazards can make operating these vehicles more challenging.
When a big rig accident occurs, the aftermath can be catastrophic. Victims may suffer from severe injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, these accidents may result in fatalities.
San Diego Car Accidents
San Diego has averaged roughly 20,000 car collisions per year over the last 5 years or so. Of those, 27% have resulted in a serious injury or fatality. That means every year, more than 5,600 people suffer some time of injury in a car accident. These include:
- Broken bones
- Whiplash
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Internal injuries
- PTSD
- Wrongful death
- And much more
These injuries are sometimes “mild” but even those injuries are dangerous. There are many stories of people who thought their car accident injuries were “no big deal” only to be rushed to the hospital hours or even days later from brain trauma or internal bleeding. Anyone involved in a car accident must go to a hospital immediately to seek help.
Jerry Singleton, Managing Partner of Singleton Schreiber, has seen these accidents harm families in more ways than one.
“Today, six people are seriously hurt and one has died, and who knows how bad those injuries are,” Mr. Singleton said. “It’s moments like this when our firm thinks about how little the truck industry and even car manufacturers truly care about our safety.”
In lawsuits such as these, finding a quality law firm can be difficult. Having attorneys who understand the nature of traffic collisions, who have experience throughout San Diego City and County, and who have a successful track record is absolutely necessary. In many instances, people will fail to realize they even have a legal claim if they’ve been injured and are then burdened by hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical debt and hospital bills as a result.
If you or anyone who know has been injured in an Encinitas car crash or truck crash, please contact Singleton Schreiber at 619-367-7768 or email info@singletonschreiber.com.
