Hidden Injuries After Truck Accidents

Hidden injuries after truck accidents can appear days after a crash, even when you feel fine. That delay can put your health at risk. It can also weaken your legal claim in California if no evidence connects your injuries to...

Dealing With Medical Bills After A Truck Crash

Medical bills after a truck accident can pile up fast. You need to know who pays and when. Your own health coverage or auto insurance policy can step in first. If someone else’s negligence caused the crash, their insurance may...

The First 72 Hours After A California Truck Accident

In the first 72 hours after a California truck accident, get medical care, document the scene, and gather truck evidence before it disappears. Knowing the specific steps to take at the scene, on the first day, and over the next...

What Is A Contingency Fee? How Truck Accident Lawyers Get Paid

A contingency fee is a payment arrangement in which a personal injury lawyer is only paid from the recovery if the claim or lawsuit is successful. Instead of billing you by the hour, the attorney receives an agreed percentage of...

Where Do Most Truck Accidents Occur?

Most truck accidents occur on major freight routes, congested freeways, busy intersections, and rural highways. Many crashes also happen along port corridors where large commercial trucks share space with smaller vehicles. In California, high-risk areas include the I-5, SR-99, I-10,...

What Makes A Good Truck Accident Lawyer?

A good truck accident lawyer knows how to handle the issues that make truck crashes different from ordinary car accident cases in California. They know how to prove fault, preserve key trucking evidence, identify every liable party, and deal with...

How To File A Truck Accident Claim In California

To file a truck accident claim in California, you must document the scene, seek medical care, and notify the responsible parties' insurance carriers. You must also submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) SR-1 report within 10 days if the...

What To Do After A Truck Accident In San Bernardino

Even if your injuries seem minor, you should call 911 and get medical help right away after a truck crash in San Bernardino. Take photos of the accident, the road, and any vehicle damage to document what happened. Make sure...

[03-25-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Crash Involving Sedan and Semi-Truck on Highway 166

A man was killed, and another person suffered minor injuries in a crash between a sedan and a semi-truck on Highway 166, east of Santa Maria, on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision...

[03-16-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Two Killed in Collision Involving Semi Truck and Passenger Vehicle on SR-18 in Lucerne Valley

Two people were killed in a collision involving a Robertson’s Transport semi truck and a Mercury Grand Marquis in Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County, on Monday morning, March 16, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported...

[03-05-2026] Butte County, CA – Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Crash on SR-70 Near Cherokee Rd.

Two drivers were injured in a head-on crash on State Route 70 near Cherokee Road in Butte County on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash site at around 2:56 p.m.,...

[02-27-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – One Dead, Another Injured in Crash Involving Two Big Rigs on Highway 247

One person was killed and another injured in a fiery crash involving two big rigs on Highway 247 between Lucerne Valley and Barstow in San Bernardino County, early Friday morning, February 27, 2026. According to California Highway Patrol logs, the...

Truck Accidents In Heavy Rain In California

Heavy rain calls for extra care from truck drivers in California. State law requires drivers to adjust their speed based on weather, traffic, and road conditions. When a driver slows down, stays in control, and follows safety rules, they meet...

What To Do After A Truck Accident

After a truck accident in California, prioritize your safety, get medical care, and gather evidence at the scene. Report the crash to local authorities and your insurer. Finally, learn how the state’s negligence law applies to your situation. Even if...

[02-09-2026] Riverside County, CA – Injuries Reported After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Dump Truck in Eastvale

Injuries were reported after a multi-vehicle collision involving a dump truck on northbound Interstate 15 in Eastvale on Monday morning, February 9, 2026. California Highway Patrol dispatchers reported that the crash occurred just after 6:00 a.m. south of State Route...

When To Seek Legal Assistance After a Truck Accident

Seeking legal assistance soon after a truck accident can be important, even while medical treatment is ongoing. Truck accidents are more complex than regular car crashes because they often involve serious injuries, several responsible parties, and strict federal safety rules....

[01-22-2026] Contra Costa County, CA – Big-Rig Driver Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 24

A big-rig driver was hospitalized after a semi-truck overturned during a multi-vehicle crash on the westbound lanes of Highway 24 in Oakland near the Caldecott Tunnel on Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision...

[02-03-2026] Riverside County, CA – Two Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi Trucks on I-10 Near Whitewater

Two people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash involving commercial vehicles and a passenger car on Interstate 10 near Whitewater in Riverside County, early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at around...

[01-27-2026] Alameda County, CA – One Critically Injured After Car and Semi-Truck Crash in Fremont

Two people were injured, including one who sustained life-threatening injuries, following a collision between a car and a semi-truck in Fremont early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026. According to the Fremont Police Department, the crash occurred at around 1:49 a.m....

[01-29-2026] San Diego County, CA – Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Semi-Trailer in La Jolla

A driver was seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into the back of a semi-tractor trailer in La Jolla early Thursday morning, January 29, 2026. According to the San Diego Police Department, officers responded at around 2:50 a.m. to reports...

[01-15-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck in Ontario

One person was killed, and another sustained major injuries in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, Thursday morning, January 15, 2026. California Highway Patrol says the crash was reported shortly after 3:00 a.m. at...

[01-14-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed, Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Box Truck in Llano

One person was killed, and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck in Llano, Los Angeles County, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around noon at the...

[01-10-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Man Killed After Collision Involving Semi on Pomona Fwy. in Montebello

A 26-year-old man was killed after a collision involving a sedan and a semi-trailer on the Pomona (60) Freeway at the North Garfield Avenue exit in Montebello early Saturday morning, January 10, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers...

[01-11-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – 19-Year-Old Woman Killed in Crash Involving Tesla and Big Rig on 210 Fwy. in Sylmar

A 19-year-old woman was killed in a crash involving a Tesla and a semi-truck in Sylmar, Los Angeles, on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:10 a.m. on the eastbound Foothill...

[01-06-2026] San Joaquin County, CA – One Killed in Crash Involving Two Big Rigs on Westbound I-580 in Tracy

A driver was killed in a crash involving two big rigs on westbound Interstate 580 in Tracy early Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. east of International Parkway. CHP...

[12-29-2025] Kern County, CA – Passenger Killed, Driver Injured After Semi-Truck and Pickup Crash Near Lamont

A passenger was killed and a driver was injured following a crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck near Lamont, Kern County, early Monday morning, December 29, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported around...

[12-22-2025] Fresno County, CA – 19-Year-Old Killed in Crash Involving Semi-Truck on Manning Avenue

A 19-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Manning Avenue near South Riverside Avenue west of Fresno on Monday evening, December 22, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m....

[12-28-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed, Ten Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights

One person was killed, and ten others were taken to hospitals following a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, early Sunday morning, December 28, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the...

[12-15-2025] Sacramento County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After Collision With Semi-Truck Near Highway 12 and Highway 160 in Isleton

One person was killed, and another sustained injuries after a collision involving a vehicle and a semi-truck in Isleton on Monday afternoon, December 15, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash around 4:00 p.m. near...

[12-13-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – At Least One Injured After Fiery Semi-Truck Crash on 15 Freeway in Devore

At least one person was injured after a crash involving two semitrailers on the northbound side of the 15 Freeway near Kenwood Avenue in Devore, San Bernardino, on Saturday afternoon, December 13, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the...

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