A bicyclist was struck by a big-rig truck on 8th Street near Denmark in rural Sonoma yesterday afternoon at about 4:40, according to witnesses. He later died at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa.

A nearby resident, Pamela Hawken, took photographs of the response, which showed respondents from Sonoma Valley Fire, Schell Vista Fire and Rescue, and the California Highway Patrol. The location is near the rural community of Vineberg.

The vehicle in the images is a large cargo truck from APL Trucking, an international shipping and cargo company based in Florida.

The cyclist was apparently wearing a helmet, which is visible in the photographs. The victim was not identified, pending notification of next of kin.

 Cause of the Sonoma Crash

Although the CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the collision, based on the information reported, it appears that the driver of  the big-rig may be  responsible for this accident. While this devastating Sonoma County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Sonoma County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury and wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim

Fault and Wrongful Death Liability

Accidents involving big-rigs  have unique and complex legal issues. If it is determined that the driver of the big-rig was  at fault for this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California truck accident attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be able to review the cause of the accident, and if warranted, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled lawyer can also provide an explanation to the victim’s family on their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against the driver or any other parties at fault. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Demand accountability from the trucking company.  We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years.  We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases.  We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.  Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.

The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking accident” cases are complex and include many facets of the law.  It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.

California trucking accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one.  The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” case.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case.  As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf.  Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery.  If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.

If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence.  The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.