San Diego truck crash? The trucking company already has its lawyers on it.
Trucking companies and their insurers send investigators fast. We move just as fast to preserve the truck's data, the driver's logs and the scene. Free case review, no fee unless we win, and a real person answers 24/7.
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A truck crash claim covers everything the crash took from you, now and later.
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Truck accidents in San Diego: what to know
Big rigs, delivery trucks and construction trucks share I-5, I-8, I-15, I-805 and SR-163 with commuters every day. A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so a crash with a car often causes catastrophic injuries.
Why truck cases are different
- More than one company can be responsible. The driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, and the company that maintained the truck can all share fault.
- Federal safety rules apply. Interstate truck drivers generally may drive no more than 11 hours after 10 hours off duty, and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving (FMCSA). Breaking these rules can prove fault.
- More insurance. Interstate for-hire freight carriers must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage (49 CFR 387.9), much more than a passenger car.
- The evidence is in the company's hands. Electronic logs, engine data, dashcam video, maintenance records and the driver's file. Much of it can be overwritten or discarded. A lawyer should send a preservation letter right away.
California rules that shape your case
- Partly at fault? You can still recover. California reduces your compensation by your share of the blame, but does not take it away.
- Deadlines vary. How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Claims against a government agency, such as Caltrans, the City of San Diego or MTS, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.
Where your case is handled
Most San Diego injury lawsuits are filed in the San Diego County Superior Court. Most cases settle before trial. When an insurer will not pay fairly, we are ready to try the case.
What to do now
- Get medical care, and keep going to follow-up visits.
- Do not talk to the trucking company or its insurer.
- Save photos of the truck, including the company name and DOT number on the door, and witness names.
- Ask nearby businesses to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Call us. The truck's data and logs must be preserved quickly. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
How we work with San Diego clients
Our San Diego office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in San Diego, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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