I Got Rear-Ended By A Semi Truck, What Should I Do Next?

If a semi-truck rear-ended you, move to safety, call 911, get medical care, and gather evidence from the crash. The impact can be much more serious than a typical car accident because a fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to...

[07-14-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver Injured After Two Big Rigs Collide in Tarzana

Two big rigs collided on the northbound Ventura (101) Freeway in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, leaving large bricks scattered across the lanes on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 4:10...

[07-08-2026] Butte County, CA – Two Injured After Minivan Collides With Tractor on SR-70

Two people were injured in a collision between a minivan and a tractor in Butte County on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash at around 6:40 a.m. on State Route...

[07-07-2026] Merced County, CA – Two Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash Involving Box Truck and Semi on SR-165

Two drivers sustained major injuries in a head-on crash involving a box truck and a semi-truck hauling approximately 80,000 pounds of livestock feed on State Route 165 in Merced County on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 2026. According to the California...

Defective Truck Parts And Their Accident Risks

A defective truck part on a commercial truck can cause a catastrophic collision. When a part fails, the driver may lose control of the vehicle before any warning is possible. The size and weight of these trucks mean the impact...

Commonly Used Defenses In Truck Accident Lawsuits

Trucking companies and their insurers commonly use several defenses to reduce or avoid paying claims after a truck accident. These include shifting blame to the victim, such as by arguing that they share fault or weren’t wearing a seatbelt. They...

Federal Regulations On Truck Drivers

Federal regulations on truck drivers establish the safety standards that every commercial driver must follow. Truck drivers in California must comply with both federal and state regulations. These rules govern hours of service, weight limits, driver qualifications, and commercial licensing...

[06-29-2026] Fresno County, CA – Woman Killed in Rear-End Crash with Semi-Truck on Chestnut Ave.

A woman was killed after her vehicle collided with the rear of a semi-truck hauling a mobile trailer on Chestnut Avenue in Fresno County on Monday morning, June 29, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around...

[06-26-2026] San Diego County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck in Escondido

A multi-vehicle crash involving an SUV, a BMW, and a semi-truck caused major traffic disruptions on southbound Interstate 15 in Escondido on Friday morning, June 26, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported just before 3...

[06-23-2026] Solano County, CA – Major Injuries Reported in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Trucks on Highway 37

A multi-vehicle crash involving five vehicles, including two semi-trucks, occurred on southbound Highway 37 in Solano County on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Highway 37, which connects to Highway 29....

[06-22-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Collision Involving Multiple Semi-Trucks Near Barstow

A collision involving multiple semi-trucks occurred on northbound Interstate 15 near Barstow on Monday afternoon, June 22, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported shortly before 3 p.m. when a semi-truck rear-ended another big rig near...

[06-21-2026] Riverside County, CA – Truck Driver Killed, Passengers Injured in Rollover Crash on Westbound I-10 Near Desert Center

A 33-year-old man was killed when the big rig he was driving overturned on the westbound Interstate 10 near Desert Center in Riverside County on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly...

[06-22-2026] Fresno County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Head-On Crash Involving Semi-Truck on Manning Ave.

One person was killed, and another sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a Toyota Tundra and a semi-truck on Manning Avenue in Fresno County on Monday morning, June 22, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred...

[06-20-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed in Semi-Trailer Collision in Lancaster

One person was killed in a collision involving a semi-trailer and another vehicle in Lancaster on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:53 a.m. near the intersection of 165th Street E...

[06-22-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – At Least One Injured After Crash Involving Two Big Rigs on 5 Freeway

At least one person sustained injuries after a crash involving two big rigs, and another vehicle shut down all southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway north of Castaic early Monday morning, June 22, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol,...

[06-19-2026] Kern County, CA – Major Injuries Reported in Crash Involving Semi-Truck on I-5 in Lebec

Major injuries were reported in a crash involving a white sports car and a semi-trailer truck on Interstate 5 in the Lebec area, Kern County, on Thursday evening, June 19, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred...

[06-16-2026] Kern County, CA – One Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck Near Ridgecrest

At least one person was killed following a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck near Ridgecrest on Tuesday night, June 16, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 10:31 p.m. on Route 395 at Bowman...

[06-16-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Fiery Crash Involving Two Semi-Trucks on I-40 East of Kelbaker Rd.

A fiery crash involving two semi-trucks caused major delays and a full closure of eastbound Interstate 40 east of Kelbaker Road in San Bernardino County on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. According to California Highway Patrol logs, the crash was...

Dealing With Multiple Parties In Truck Accidents

Dealing with many parties in truck accidents takes careful work. You must prove each party’s role in the crash. From here, you need to preserve key evidence as soon as possible. Then, you have to pursue a claim against every...

[06-13-2026] Tehama County, CA – One Person Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck in Los Molinos

One person sustained injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Los Molinos, Tehama County, on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported shortly after 9:13 a.m. on Highway 99E near Ninth Avenue. Authorities...

[06-09-2026] Imperial County, CA – Truck Driver Killed in Two-Tractor-Trailer Crash on SR-86 in Brawley

A 27-year-old man was killed in a collision involving two commercial tractor-trailers on State Route 86 near Brawley early Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes...

What Are Trucking Company Rapid Response Teams?

Trucking companies may send rapid response teams to a serious crash scene within hours. These teams often include lawyers, investigators, insurance representatives, and accident experts. They gather evidence for the trucking company, not for the injured person. While you are...

[06-04-2026] Tehama County, CA – One Killed in Crash Involving Walmart Semi-Truck and Small SUV on Old Highway 99 in Red Bluff

At least one person was killed in a crash involving a Walmart semi-truck and a small SUV in Red Bluff on Thursday evening, June 4, 2026. According to California Highway Patrol traffic logs, the collision was reported around 5:45 p.m....

[06-05-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed, Two Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rigs in Sylmar

One person was critically injured, and two others sustained injuries after a multi-vehicle crash involving two big rigs on the Foothill (210) Freeway in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, early Friday morning, June 5, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol,...

Hidden Injuries After Truck Accidents

Hidden injuries after truck accidents can appear days after a crash, even when you feel fine. That delay can put your health at risk. It can also weaken your legal claim in California if no evidence connects your injuries to...

Dealing With Medical Bills After A Truck Crash

Medical bills after a truck accident can pile up fast. You need to know who pays and when. Your own health coverage or auto insurance policy can step in first. If someone else’s negligence caused the crash, their insurance may...

[06-03-2026] Sonoma County, CA – One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rig in Santa Rosa

One person was killed following a crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported shortly...

[06-01-2026] Riverside County, CA – One Killed in Collision Involving Two Semi-Trucks in Jurupa Valley

One person was killed following a collision involving two semi-trucks in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, on Monday morning, June 1, 2026. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 4:25 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue....

[05-29-2026] Imperial County, CA – Driver Killed After Pickup Truck Collides with Tractor-Trailer in Salton City

One driver was killed following a collision with a tractor-trailer on State Route 86 in Salton City, Imperial County, early Friday morning, May 29, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. near Treadwell Bend....

[05-30-2026] San Francisco County, CA – One Killed, Several Injured After Camaro Collides with Tractor-Trailer and Flies Off I-80 Overpass

A 17-year-old boy was killed, and several others were injured following a crash involving a truck on Interstate 80 in San Francisco early Saturday morning, May 30, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 1:30 a.m....

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