Ruth Reyes Killed in Vehicle-Big-Rig Accident

[Perris, CA] – Ruth Reyes Killed in Tragic Accident on Indian Avenue

Ruth Reyes Dies in Indian Avenue Big-Rig Related Accident

December 14, 2020 – Ruth Reyes, age 53, passed away early Saturday morning at around 2:45 A.M. Moreover, the woman from Moreno Valley died in a vehicle-big rig accident that occurred on Indian Avenue and Markham Street. 
  
Initially, emergency responders located the silver 2007 Lexus that Reyes was driving. Also, they found a red 2013 Kenworth big rig. 
  
Unfortunately, despite lifesaving efforts, Ms. Reyes was pronounced dead at approximately 2:48 A.M. Meanwhile, the Kenworth truck driver did not sustain any injuries. 
  
Additionally, the truck driver stayed to cooperate with the police who questioned him. 
  
Furthermore, if you have any additional information about this fatal accident please call Deputy Cail at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-210-1068. 

Involved in an Accident with A Big Rig?  

If you are involved in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, or if you have a loved one involved in such an accident, there are plenty of things to consider when it comes to legal liability.  

Furthermore, one of the first things you need to do is to talk to a personal injury lawyer. They are experts at battling the insurance company and looking out for your best interests.  

Accidents of this kind can result in mountains of medical bills and a lifetime need for medical attention. This is overwhelming, and victims are often tempted to accept exceptionally low settlement offers from insurers.  

Of course, insurers try to close the case quickly, saving time and money.  

Statistics

In most cases, 75% of people killed or critically injured are passengers in cars, vans, and small trucks. So, this is no surprise given the size and weight of a large rig.  

Besides the danger of a truck driver’s own negligence, the vehicle itself can pose a danger to other drivers. Sometimes, trucks are loaded incorrectly or are not inspected before the driver starts his run.  

Also, mechanical failures while a truck is in service can lead to loss of control over the 40-ton vehicle.  

Subsequently, insurance companies standing for these big–truck owners will always look out for the companies’ best interests, and not yours. 

Therefore, it is important to not accept the first offer. In addition, a personal injury lawyer will know how to handle the insurance business.  

With interstate roads under constant construction and maintenance it becomes an even greater challenge to share the roads with these humongous trucks.  

So, it only makes sense that with more of them on the road with us, driving is getting more dangerous. As a result, accidents involving commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, are far more deadly than accidents involving cars.  

Why So Many Accidents?  

Trucks are involved in about 11% of all traffic accidents. Over the years, increased regulation and tougher requirements in the trucking industry have been credited with playing a significant role in reducing the number and severity of truck crashes.   

By 2009, the death toll was less than half what it had been 30 years earlier. However, several factors appear to have played a role in the next increase in fatal crashes. Also, including more trucks on the road, driving millions of more miles each year. 

Trucks of all kinds should be approached with care in any traffic situation. Especially, a van in your neighborhood or an 18-wheeler on the highway. Too often, drivers do not allow for fundamental differences in the way trucks work, from brakes to general maneuverability.   

Of course, the commercial truck driver or the firm that owns the truck may also be factors. Moreover, things such as driver fatigue, and irresponsible driving to gain distance, or even unsafe equipment can turn an 18-wheeler into an accident waiting to happen.  

Issues Of Liability In A Truck Accident Lawsuit  

There are a lot of federal regulations that spell out the requirements for using large trucks safely as well as protecting the public. For example, there are hours-of-service regulations that show how many hours a single driver can work an oversize truck within a day.  

However, driver fatigue, substance abuse and claims where some companies are encouraging drivers to ignore hourly limits still are regular problems.  

Depending on the circumstances of the accident, the trucking company may also have allegations of carelessness. Such as questions about its training and hiring procedures, how it supports and services its equipment, or compliance with other regulations.  

If you have suffered injuries in a car-truck crash, then you will need an experienced truck crash law firm that knows how to handle and contest such cases.  

Do not make the mistake of assuming that the trucking company and their insurers will treat you fairly if you do not have a strong advocate on your side.  

In addition, a lawyer who specializes in truck accidents will know how to analyze the facts and find the issues that should be pursued in court if a lawsuit is necessary. 

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To the family and friends of Ruth Reyes, we at Salkow Law firm cannot begin to imagine what you are going through, and our sincerest condolences go out to you. 

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