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Bend commercial truck accidents are a safety and legal issue for residents and visitors alike

Truckers are a growing motorist group using Oregon’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Bend region. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.

Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Bend

According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:

  • Speeding;
  • Tailgating;
  • Improper lane changes;
  • Fatigued driving;
  • Reckless driving;
  • Driving while impaired.

These behaviors by either a commercial trucker or a passenger-vehicle driver result in injury and fatality accidents on Bend roadways regularly.

How are commercial trucking crashes different than other types of motor-vehicle accidents?

When a crash with a commercial truck ends in property damage, injuries, or even death, the resulting insurance claim is typically more complicated, with more people, companies, insurance adjusters, and government agencies involved. The owner of the truck, the driver, the insurer, and all regulatory and licensing agencies play a part in the personal injury or wrongful death claim that will provide financial compensation for anyone injured or killed due to the negligent actions of a commercial truck driver or company.

Truck accidents usually cause more significant injuries than other types of crashes

Given the difference in size and weight of a commercial truck to a standard passenger vehicle, the damages caused by a crash are magnified. Even a low-speed collision can result in life-changing injuries and can tear families apart when the crash is fatal.

According to NHTSA, 3,802 large trucks involved in fatal accidents in 2012, and 77,000 involved in injury crashes nationwide.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

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Truck Accident Reports and News from the Bend, OR Area

Bend, OR

William Good, 31, seriously injured, transported to hospital, after his pickup crosses the U.S. 97 center-line near La Pine, and crashes into a commercial truck driven by Juan Razo-Noriega, 34.

Accident Date: 
Mon, 03/10/2014

A 31-year-old Bend man was seriously injured Tuesday when his pickup truck crossed the centerline of US 97 near La Pine and collided with a commercial truck.

William Good was taken by ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with serious injuries, the Oregon State Police said.