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ALAMEDA COUNTY - A suburb of Oakland and San Francisco, San Leandro has a population of approximately 85,000. When compared to cities of other similar sizes, San Leandro has a high incidence rate of fatal car accidents. According to City-Data.com statistics, San Leandro has been above the state average for fatal car accidents several years in a row. In 2009, five fatal car collisions, which resulted in five fatalities, took place in San Leandro, reports City-Data.com.

No one can ever be prepared for the pain, sadness and grief associated with the tragic loss of a loved one in a car crash. In the midst of grief, many surviving family members do not realize justice may be obtained in the civil court system. By filing a wrongful death claim, surviving family members can hold the person responsible for the death of their loved one accountable and may even be able to obtain financial compensation from the at-fault person. Money may seem unimportant to families suffering a devastating loss, but financial compensation can ensure family members do not suffer additional harm from the expenses that accrue as a result of a tragic loss. Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for final medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, victim's anticipated work income and savings, and loss of support and companionship.

To learn more about filing a wrongful death claim in the state of California, consult a San Leandro car accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger for a free case review. We will be able to determine the amount of time you have to file a claim and the types of damages you may be able to recover compensation for. Help is available; so don't wait to contact our law firm.

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The Oakland Tribune reports that 54-year-old John Jurevich of Turlock was killed in a San Leandro truck accident on the morning of Friday, March 18, 2011. The man apparently hit a tree around 9:20 a.m. while driving southbound on the Highway 238 connector to Interstate 580. After striking the tree, the big-rig jackknifed, causing the vehicle to overturn. As a consequence, the driver was killed. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The California Highway Patrol reports that the cause of the collision is being extensively investigated.

As this accident demonstrates, northern California big-rig jackknife accidents are extremely dangerous. Truck equipment failure, harsh road conditions, and incorrect braking can lead to a jackknife accident. This type of crash occurs when a truck skids, which causes the trailer to push the truck from behind until it faces backwards. When this happens, a big-rig is more susceptible to flipping onto its side. Even when truck drivers are properly wearing their seat belts, serious injury or even death can result when a big-rig overturns.

Trucking companies are responsible for fully training drivers and making sure that they abide by truck rules and regulations. These companies also have the important duty of ensuring that trucks receive frequent and thorough inspections as well as adequate repairs when necessary. If a truck crash occurs and the cause is determined to be the failure to properly maintain or repair a truck, a trucking company or the owner of the truck can be held liable.

Losing a loved one is never easy. This difficult time can be all the more challenging when a loved one's death is caused by an unexpected accident such as a truck crash in Oakland. If you believe that another person's negligence is to blame for your loss, an Oakland big-rig accident lawyer can evaluate the specifics surrounding the collision to determine the best possible course of action in devising a strong case.

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