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Truck Accident Lawyer in California
Big rigs, delivery trucks and commercial vehicles cause catastrophic injuries. The evidence can disappear quickly.
Truck accident cases can involve several responsible parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader and maintenance contractors. Commercial drivers must follow federal hours-of-service limits (49 C.F.R. Part 395), and driver logs and electronic data can show fatigue or violations, but that data may not be kept long. The general deadline to sue for personal injury in California is two years (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1).
Evidence that matters
- Electronic logging device and engine data
- Driver qualification, drug-testing and training files
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Dispatch records and cargo loading documents
What you may recover
- Medical care, rehabilitation and future care
- Lost income and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful-death damages for families
Last reviewed: November 2026 · Ironcrest Law Firm LLP. This page is general information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is liable in a truck accident?
Possibly the driver, the motor carrier, the truck or trailer owner, the shipper or loader, and maintenance companies, depending on the facts.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years for personal injury in California, and six months for a claim against a government entity.
Living with unsafe conditions, or hurt because someone was careless?
Tell us what happened. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.