Truck Accidents

California Truck Accident Lawyers

Peach & Weathers in San Bernardino and Riverside

Over-the-road truck drivers drive more miles and carry heavier loads than in the past. Drivers' pay structures encourage them to violate safety regulations, speed limits, and weight restrictions. The pressure to deliver causes driver fatigue and error that leads to catastrophic truck accidents. California roadways such as Interstate 10, Interstate 15, and Interstate 5 are home to many accidents that cause serious injury and death every year.

At Peach & Weathers, our lawyers have more than 25 years of experience helping people injured by negligence in tractor trailer accidents. During those years, we have obtained compensation for people with serious injuries due to crashes caused by:

  • Driver error
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Driver fatigue from overdriving
  • Speeding
  • Trailer separation from tractors
  • Overloading trucks
  • Driving in unsafe conditions and encountering black ice, flooded highways, and snow
  • Tire blowouts

The result is accidents involving smaller vehicles and other trucks. In both cases, the injuries are usually catastrophic. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a tractor-trailer accident, contact our California law firm, Peach & Weathers.

Do not lose your right to sue after a trucking accident

It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after a truck accident to build the strongest possible case for compensation. In particular, it is critical to examine the driver's log, the black box, and the truck itself. When a delay allows the trucking company to put the rig back on the road, valuable evidence is lost, weakening the argument that negligent maintenance or defects caused the accident.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident caused by driver misconduct or trucking company negligence, we will help you file a claim for medical bills, lost wages, and other costs of a serious injury. It is important to contact an attorney right away to preserve evidence and to make sure you remain eligible to file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.

To learn more about your options and rights after a tractor-trailer accident, contact our southern California law firm, Peach & Weathers, to discuss your situation. For the convenience of clients, we offer free initial consultations in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Rancho Cucamonga.