Practice Area
Truck Accident Lawyers in California
A loaded commercial truck can weigh 20 to 30 times what your car does. The injuries are severe, the policies are large, and the carrier’s investigators move fast — so we move faster.
- FeeNo fee unless we win
- First conversationFree and confidential
- LanguageSe habla español
Overview
How these claims work.
Truck cases are not just bigger car cases. Liability can reach the driver, the motor carrier, the company that loaded the trailer, and the firm that maintained it. We move quickly to preserve the electronic logging data, the driver’s hours-of-service records, maintenance files, and dashcam footage before they are overwritten or lost.
Interstate carriers operate under federal safety rules in addition to California law. Violations of those rules — fatigued driving, overloaded trailers, skipped inspections — are often the heart of the case, and they point to the commercial policies that actually cover catastrophic injuries.
What We Handle
Common truck accident injuries we handle
- Traumatic brain and head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Multiple and complex fractures
- Internal injuries and internal bleeding
- Severe burns from fuel fires
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Wrongful death
California Law
What you should know.
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Evidence disappears quickly
Carriers are only required to keep certain records for limited periods, and electronic data can be overwritten within weeks. A prompt preservation (spoliation) letter is often the single most important early step in a truck case.
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More than one company may be liable
The driver, the trucking company, a broker, a loader, and a maintenance contractor can all share responsibility under California law. Identifying every responsible party is what opens up the coverage needed for a serious injury.
General information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules depend on the facts of your case, so talk to a lawyer about yours. Read our FAQ.
How We Help
What Reardon Stodolka brings to your case.
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We read the medicine, not just the file
The firm was built around reading treatment records the way clinicians do — connecting the mechanism of your injury to the diagnosis, the prognosis, and the long-term cost. That is what stops an insurer from dismissing a serious injury as minor.
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California is the whole practice
Deadlines, comparative-fault rules, and the insurers and courts you will face are all California-specific. The work is built around how injury claims actually move here, from the first claim letter to trial if it comes to that.
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No fee unless we win
You pay nothing up front and nothing unless we recover for you. The first conversation is free and focused on giving you a clear, honest read on your claim.
Why hire a lawyer quickly after a truck crash?
Trucking companies often dispatch investigators to the scene the same day. Key electronic data and logs can be lost within weeks unless they are formally preserved, so early legal action protects the evidence your claim depends on.
Who can be held responsible in a truck accident?
Potentially the driver, the motor carrier, the company that loaded the cargo, and any business responsible for maintaining the truck. We trace each link to find all available insurance coverage.
Are truck accident claims worth more than car accident claims?
They often involve more serious injuries and larger commercial insurance policies, but value always depends on the specific injuries, the long-term medical picture, and how clearly liability is established.
Free Case Review
Ready to talk about your case?
Share what happened and the questions weighing on you. The first conversation is free, confidential, and focused on clarity — with no fee unless we win.