Truck accident
Truck Accident Attorneys in Fremont, California
The firms in this guide
- Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger Call Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger: (415) 899-2919
- GJEL Accident Attorneys Call GJEL Accident Attorneys: (866) 249-2142
- Kleczek Law Office Call Kleczek Law Office: 510-663-7100
- NK Law Group Call NK Law Group: (510) 519-9497
- Maison Law Accident and Injury Lawyers of Fremont
1. Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, big rig accidents, semi-truck collisions, 18-wheeler accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, wrongful death from truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, spinal injuries.
Case Types Handled: Highway truck collisions, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions, driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, equipment failure accidents, cargo accidents, hours of service violations.
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, hours of service violation investigation, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims.
Background: Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger has recovered over $1 billion on behalf of wrongfully injured clients. Notable truck accident settlements include $50 million, $47.5 million, $18 million, $15 million (cyclist injured due to big rig operator negligence), and $7.75 million (semi-truck rollover). The firm was founded in 1959 and is led by partners Michael A. Kelly and Richard H. Schoenberger. The firm maintains offices in San Francisco and serves clients throughout Northern California and the Bay Area.
Location: 650 California St, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact: (415) 899-2919 | https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/
Consultation: Free consultation available. Contingency fee basis (no upfront or out-of-pocket costs).
2. GJEL Accident Attorneys
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, commercial truck collisions, tractor-trailer accidents, semi-truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries.
Case Types Handled: High impact collisions, jackknife accidents, rollover accidents, driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, vehicle malfunction accidents, cargo accidents, blind spot collisions.
Legal Services: Federal trucking regulation compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, multi-party liability investigation, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims.
Background: Founded by Andy Gillin over 40 years ago, GJEL Accident Attorneys maintains a 99% success rate and has recovered over $950 million in settlements for clients, including over $10 million for clients injured in serious accidents in the Fremont area. The firm handles cases in Alameda County’s court system and has experience navigating complex multi-party trucking litigation. The firm offers multilingual services reflecting the diverse Fremont community.
Location: Fremont, California (serving Alameda County and the Bay Area)
Contact: (866) 249-2142 | https://www.gjel.com/
Consultation: Free consultation available. Contingency fee basis.
3. Kleczek Law Office
Practice Focus: Trucking accidents, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, pedestrian accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death.
Case Types Handled: Trucking accidents, auto accidents, motorcycle and scooter accidents, construction and industrial accidents, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic fire injuries, wrongful death.
Legal Services: Catastrophic injury litigation, preparing every case for trial, settlement negotiation, client meetings, depositions and court appearances by video conference.
Background: Kleczek Law Office is an Alameda County personal injury firm that has represented people in catastrophic injury claims since 2002. Its main office is in Old Oakland, with additional offices in Antioch and Suisun City.
Location: 825 Washington Street, Suite 301, Oakland, CA 94607 (serves Fremont and Alameda County)
Contact: 510-663-7100 | https://www.kleczekinjurylaw.com/
Consultation: Free initial consultation, no fees until the client wins.
4. NK Law Group
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial truck accidents, delivery truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death.
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, improper maintenance accidents, road condition accidents, speeding accidents, reckless driving accidents, cargo accidents, equipment failure accidents.
Legal Services: Trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, multi-party liability investigation, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, evidence gathering, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims.
Background: NK Law Group is led by Naseer Khan, Esq., who has dedicated his career to advocating for truck accident victims in Fremont and neighboring areas. The firm provides comprehensive legal representation with a focus on maximizing compensation for clients. The firm handles complex multi-party trucking litigation involving drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, and maintenance providers.
Location: Fremont, California (serving Alameda County and the Bay Area)
Contact: (510) 519-9497 | https://nklawinc.com/
Consultation: Free consultation available. Contingency fee basis.
5. Maison Law Accident and Injury Lawyers of Fremont
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial truck accidents, delivery truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death.
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, speeding accidents, driver inexperience accidents, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, improper maintenance accidents, cargo accidents.
Legal Services: Trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, evidence gathering, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims.
Background: Maison Law Accident and Injury Lawyers of Fremont represents victims of serious truck accidents throughout the Fremont area. According to the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 48 truck accidents leading to serious injuries occurred in Fremont in 2022. The firm handles complex cases involving multiple potentially liable parties including truck drivers, trucking companies, cargo loaders, and vehicle manufacturers.
Location: Fremont, California
Contact: https://maisonlawfremont.com/
Consultation: Free confidential and no-obligation case consultation available. Contingency fee basis.
Carrier Coverage, Electronic Logs and Recovery Limits in Fremont Truck Crash Claims
A Fremont truck crash raises three questions in order: whether the carrier had the federally required coverage, what its electronic records show, and whether any California rule limits what an injured person may recover.
Coverage Before Operating
Under 49 CFR 387.7, no motor carrier may operate a motor vehicle until it has the required financial responsibility in effect. Under 49 CFR 387.9, a for-hire carrier hauling nonhazardous property in interstate or foreign commerce in a vehicle rated 10,001 pounds or more must carry at least $750,000; a carrier operating only within California falls outside that row.
Electronic Logging
Under 49 CFR 395.8(a), the carrier must require each driver to record duty status with an electronic logging device, with manual records allowed in listed cases, including use for not more than 8 days in any 30-day period, certain driveaway-towaway operations, and a vehicle manufactured before model year 2000 as shown by the vehicle identification number on its registration. Records and supporting documents are kept at least 6 months from receipt under 395.8(k)(1).
Alcohol on Duty
Under 49 CFR 382.201, a driver subject to the federal testing rules may not report for or remain on safety-sensitive duty with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater.
Limits on Recovery
Civil Code § 3333.4(a) bars noneconomic losses for an injured person convicted of DUI for that crash, an injured owner of a vehicle not insured as required, or an injured operator who cannot establish financial responsibility; under subdivision (c), an uninsured owner injured by a motorist convicted of DUI for that crash is not barred. Under § 1431.2(a), each defendant’s share of noneconomic damages is several only.
Fremont Truck Accident Questions
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes. Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) adopted pure comparative negligence. For example, imagine $500,000 in damages and 25 percent of the fault on the injured driver: the recovery would be $375,000.
How long do I have to sue?
Two years under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 for injury or death caused by another’s wrongful act or neglect.
What if a government truck was involved?
Government Code § 911.2 requires the claim to be presented within six months after accrual. Under § 945.6, suit is due within six months after a written rejection notice, or two years from accrual if no notice is given.