Trucking Accident Attorney in Northern California
Trucking accidents are fundamentally different from standard car accidents. The size and weight of commercial vehicles mean the damage is almost always catastrophic. And the legal landscape is more complex because there are often multiple parties who may bear responsibility, not just the driver behind the wheel.
Multiple Liable Parties
In a typical car accident, you are dealing with one at-fault driver and their insurance company. Trucking cases are different. The driver may be liable, but so might their employer, the company that loaded the cargo, the maintenance contractor who serviced the vehicle, or the manufacturer of a defective component. Each of these parties has their own insurance coverage, which means there are often more resources available to compensate victims. But it also means more lawyers on the other side fighting to shift blame. We identify every potentially responsible party early in the case and pursue each avenue of recovery.
Federal Regulation Violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets strict rules that trucking companies and drivers must follow. Violations of these regulations are often the direct cause of serious accidents. Common violations include exceeding maximum driving hours, which leads to fatigued driving. Inadequate vehicle maintenance and failure to complete required inspections. Improper cargo loading or securing, which can cause rollovers and lost loads. Failure to meet driver qualification standards, including proper licensing and training. Distracted or impaired operation while behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle. When we can show a violation of federal regulations, it strengthens the case for negligence significantly.
Types of Commercial Vehicles
Trucking accident cases are not limited to semi-trucks and 18-wheelers. We handle cases involving delivery vans, box trucks, flatbed trucks, construction vehicles, tanker trucks, and any other commercial vehicle. The same principles apply: larger vehicles cause greater damage, and the companies operating them have a duty to do so safely. If a commercial vehicle was involved in your accident, you likely have options beyond what a standard car accident claim would offer.
Results in Trucking Accident Cases
$1,080,000
Head-On Collision
Semi-truck crossed the centerline causing head and spine injuries.
$1,000,000
Semi-Truck Rear-End
Both clients were working at the time of the crash. Policy limit settlement.
What Our Clients Say
"Jordan of Maurer Law Corporation and his office staff helped us navigate an unknown situation in what turned out to be an incredible relationship. His professional demeanor infused with true empathy and kindness made a difficult time much more manageable."
Our Offices
We handle trucking accident cases from four offices across Northern California.
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