Personal Injury
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents cause some of the most severe injuries on California roads. If you were struck by a commercial truck, we fight to hold negligent drivers and companies fully accountable.
Collisions involving commercial trucks are far more complex than ordinary car accidents. Multiple parties — the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and vehicle manufacturers — may share liability. These cases also involve federal and state regulations, commercial insurance policies, and evidence that disappears quickly if not preserved. Our firm has represented truck accident victims throughout the greater Sacramento area.
After a serious truck accident, the trucking company's insurer will begin building its defense immediately. We move just as fast — securing black box data, driver logs, inspection records, and witness statements before they are lost or altered.
What We Handle
Types of Truck Accident Cases
Compensation
What You May Be Entitled To
Truck accident injuries are often catastrophic — broken bones, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. Compensation can include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage. We work with medical and financial experts to ensure your claim reflects the full, long-term impact of your injuries.
When a trucking company's negligence — such as pushing drivers beyond legal hours or failing to maintain vehicles — contributed to the crash, we pursue every available source of recovery, including punitive damages where appropriate.
After an Accident
Steps to Protect Your Claim
Truck accident cases require fast action. Critical evidence — including electronic logging device data, dashcam footage, and inspection records — can be destroyed quickly. Here is what we recommend:
Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Even if you feel fine, get evaluated by a doctor. Many serious injuries — including internal injuries and traumatic brain injuries — do not present symptoms right away. A medical record creates a direct link between the accident and your injuries.
Document the Scene
If you are able, photograph the vehicles, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Note the trucking company name and truck number on the vehicle. Get contact details from any witnesses.
Do Not Give a Recorded Statement
The trucking company's insurer may contact you quickly and ask for a recorded statement. You are not required to provide one. Anything you say can be used to minimize or deny your claim. Contact us before speaking with any insurer.
Contact an Attorney Early
Black box data and driver logs must be preserved through legal action — they can be overwritten within days. The sooner we are involved, the better positioned we are to secure this evidence and build the strongest possible case.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held liable in a truck accident?
Liability often extends beyond the driver. The trucking company, cargo loader, vehicle manufacturer, or maintenance provider may all share responsibility. We investigate every angle to identify all liable parties and maximize your recovery.
How long do I have to file a claim in California?
In most cases, California's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a government entity is involved, you may have as little as six months. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible — evidence in truck accident cases disappears fast.
What if the truck driver was working for a company?
When a driver causes an accident while on the job, their employer can often be held liable as well. Trucking companies carry substantial commercial insurance policies, and we know how to pursue the full value of those policies on your behalf.
Injured? Get The Compensation You Deserve.
Our greater Sacramento personal injury attorney is ready to fight for you. Free consultation. Contingency fee, so you pay nothing upfront.