Why truck cases are different
Within hours of a serious truck crash, the carrier's investigators and defense lawyers can be at the scene. Evidence like driver logs, black-box data, and maintenance records lives in the company's hands, and it can go missing. We send preservation demands immediately and get court orders when needed.
Federal regulations govern everything: hours of service, drug testing, load securement, maintenance intervals. Violations turn a crash into a case.
Everyone who may owe you
- The driver, for negligence behind the wheel
- The carrier, for hiring, training, and hours violations
- The broker or shipper, in some load and scheduling failures
- The maintenance contractor, for brake and tire failures
- The manufacturer, for defective components
Catastrophic stakes, commercial coverage
Commercial policies carry limits many times larger than personal auto insurance. That money exists precisely for crashes like this, and the carrier will spend heavily to keep it. These cases demand trial-ready preparation from day one, which is how we build every one.
Questions we hear
How soon should I contact a lawyer after a truck accident?
Immediately. Critical evidence like driver logs and dashcam footage can be overwritten in days. The earlier we send a preservation letter, the stronger your case.
The trucking company offered to pay my medical bills. Should I accept?
Not without counsel. Early payments often come stapled to releases that end your claim for a fraction of its value.
What if the truck driver was an independent contractor?
Carriers use that label to dodge liability, but federal law and California doctrine frequently make them responsible anyway.