California truck accidents are frequently catastrophic and vigorously defended. The trucking company has lawyers on the case within hours — you need to act just as fast.
Statute of Limitations
California statute of limitations for truck accident claims: 2 years from the date of the accident. However electronic data including black box recordings can be destroyed within days — contact an attorney immediately.
All commercial trucks operating in California must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and California state trucking rules. California's Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are the busiest in the country. Drayage trucks — short-haul port trucks — are frequently involved in accidents on the 710, 405, and 110 freeways and are subject to both FMCSA and California Air Resources Board regulations.
California-Specific Tip
California's Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are the busiest in the country. Drayage trucks — short-haul port trucks — are frequently involved in accidents on the 710, 405, and 110 freeways and are subject to both FMCSA and California Air Resources Board regulations.
📊 California's I-5, I-580, and I-10 corridors see some of the highest volumes of commercial truck traffic in the country, with significant accident rates particularly in the Central Valley and Los Angeles basin.
Call 911 immediately — a police report is mandatory
Photograph the truck's DOT number, company name, license plate, and all damage
Get the driver's CDL number and all insurance information
Do NOT speak with the trucking company's representatives or insurance
Contact a California truck accident attorney the same day — black box data must be preserved immediately
Seek medical attention immediately
2 years from the date of the accident. However contact an attorney immediately — critical evidence can be destroyed in days without a preservation letter.
Potentially the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loading company, truck manufacturer, and maintenance company. California courts allow plaintiffs to pursue all liable parties simultaneously.
Serious California truck accident cases involving significant injuries frequently settle for $500,000 to several million dollars due to the severity of injuries and size of commercial trucking insurance policies.
No upfront cost. Contingency fees — you only pay if you win.
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