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Riverside Truck Accident Attorney
Hurt in a collision with a big rig on I-15, SR-91, or a Riverside road? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help Inland Empire families pursue compensation. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Truck Accident Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has recovered compensation for thousands of injured Californians. Our attorneys investigate the crash, preserve trucking evidence like the black box and driver logs, handle every conversation with the trucking company and its insurers, and build your case for maximum recovery. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Truck accidents are more complex than typical car crashes because of the vehicles, the injuries, and the parties involved. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so collisions along Riverside's logistics corridors — including the I-15 and I-10 freight routes — often cause catastrophic injuries. Multiple parties may share liability, including the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and maintenance contractors, and each carries its own insurer. A legal professional can identify every responsible party during a free case review.
Most serious Riverside truck accidents occur on the region's high-traffic freeways and freight corridors. The county's freeway network — I-15, I-215, SR-60, and SR-91 — carries heavy commercial truck traffic and sees dangerous high-speed and multi-vehicle collisions. Surface streets like Magnolia Avenue, Van Buren Boulevard, and Arlington Avenue also see significant accident rates. The logistics corridor along I-15 and I-10 concentrates commercial trucking through the Inland Empire, raising the risk of large-truck crashes.
Injured victims in Riverside can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, vehicle and property damage, and pain and suffering. In cases involving a wrongful death, surviving family members may also pursue compensation. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
In most California truck accident cases you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a government entity — for example, if a public agency's vehicle or a dangerous road condition contributed to the crash — often carry much shorter deadlines, sometimes as little as six months. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Truck Accident Attorneys
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Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
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Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Truck Accident Claim in Riverside?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid truck accident claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means another party's negligence, such as a fatigued or speeding driver or a company that skipped maintenance, caused the crash. Damages are your losses, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Proof includes the police report, photos, driver logs, and the truck's electronic data. California's two-year statute of limitations generally applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review.
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Truck Accident FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Riverside sits at the heart of the Inland Empire's logistics and warehousing economy, so heavy freight moves along corridors like the SR-91 and I-215, putting many big rigs on the road. That commercial context often means a motor carrier or warehouse operator shares responsibility for a crash. Cases arising here are generally filed in the Riverside County Superior Court.
Commercial trucks must follow federal safety regulations on driver hours, inspections, and maintenance that do not apply to cars, and violations can help prove negligence. These cases also involve specialized evidence and larger insurance policies. The specific federal regulations that apply should be confirmed by an attorney.
Liability often extends beyond the driver to the trucking company, the cargo loader, a maintenance provider, a broker, or a parts manufacturer. In a warehousing hub like Riverside, an employer or logistics company may also share responsibility. An attorney can identify every potentially liable party.
Trucking cases often turn on evidence the company controls — the electronic logging device, black-box data, hours-of-service logs, and maintenance records — which can be lost within weeks. A prompt preservation demand helps keep it intact. An attorney can act quickly to secure these records.
Most truck injury lawsuits are subject to California's two-year deadline under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1, with shorter deadlines when a government entity is involved. Confirm your deadline promptly, since exceptions exist.