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Personal Injury
San Francisco Truck Accident Lawyers
Injured in a San Francisco truck crash? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are 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 billions for injured clients. Our attorneys investigate the crash, preserve trucking company records before they disappear, handle every conversation with the insurers, and build your case for maximum recovery. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Take five steps to protect your health and your claim: (1) seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine; (2) call 911 and report the crash to police; (3) photograph the scene, the truck, its company markings, and your injuries; (4) gather the driver's information, the trucking company's name, and witness contacts; and (5) speak with a truck accident lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurer. Because commercial carriers move quickly to limit liability, early legal help matters. Need broader help first? Personal injury overview →
Liability in a truck crash often extends well beyond the driver. Depending on the facts, responsible parties can include the truck driver, the trucking company, the vehicle's owner, a cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, or a parts manufacturer. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules — including hours-of-service limits and maintenance requirements — frequently play a central role. Our attorneys identify every liable party so no source of recovery is overlooked.
Injured victims in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Truck crashes often cause catastrophic injuries, so future care costs can be substantial. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review. Learn more about catastrophic injury claims →
Most truck crashes trace back to preventable negligence. The leading causes we see include driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations, speeding, distracted driving, improperly loaded or overweight cargo, inadequate truck maintenance, and driving under the influence. Establishing which party was negligent is central to your claim, and our attorneys handle that investigation — including securing the truck's black box data and driver logs — for you.
In most California truck accident cases you 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, a city-owned or transit vehicle — have much shorter deadlines, often just six months to file an administrative claim. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Truck Accident Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
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
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.Partner$28.5M
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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 San Francisco Truck Accident Claim?
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 driver or an overloaded trailer, caused the crash. Damages are your losses, including medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care. Proof includes police reports, photos, driver logs, and the truck's electronic data. California's two-year statute of limitations generally applies (CCP §335.1), so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
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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.
A truck accident claim arising in San Francisco is generally filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court. The city's dense mix of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit means delivery trucks and big rigs operate in tight, crowded conditions where collisions can be severe. An attorney familiar with the local venue can guide your case.
Commercial trucking is governed by federal safety regulations covering driver hours, inspections, and maintenance that do not apply to ordinary cars, and violations can help establish negligence. These cases also rely on specialized evidence and usually involve larger insurance policies and multiple defendants. The specific regulations that apply should be confirmed by an attorney.
Responsibility often extends beyond the driver to the trucking company, the cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, a broker, or a parts manufacturer. Identifying each party matters because it affects the insurance available for your injuries. An attorney can investigate the full trucking operation.
Most truck injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1, with three years for property damage. Shorter deadlines apply when a government entity, such as a transit agency, is involved. Confirm your deadline promptly, since exceptions exist.
Yes. Under California's pure comparative negligence rule from Li v. Yellow Cab Co., you can recover even when partly responsible, with your award reduced by your share of fault. Trucking companies often try to shift blame, so thorough evidence is important.