1. Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death from trucking collisions, catastrophic injuries
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, hours of service violations, improper truck maintenance accidents, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions with trucks, head-on truck collisions, cargo securement failures
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations investigation, state transportation regulations, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims
Background: Firm represents truck accident victims and families throughout California and nationwide. Notable results include $34.9 million Sacramento County jury verdict for semi-truck/trailer accident resulting in paralysis (record personal injury verdict), $24.3 million verdict for truck accident involving 9-year-old girl, $16 million settlement, $10.5 million Fresno County verdict, $10.1 million Sacramento County settlement, $7.35 million Yolo County settlement, $7.3 million Fresno verdict, $6.5 million settlement, $5.4 million Sacramento County verdict. Awards include “Best of the Bar” and “Consumer Attorney of the Year.”
Location: 2999 Douglas Blvd., Suite 350, Roseville, CA 95661 (Sacramento office)
Contact: (916) 999-9132 | https://www.dbbwc.com
Consultation: Free consultation available
2. Arnold Law Firm
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death from trucking collisions
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, improper maintenance accidents, equipment failure accidents, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions with trucks, head-on truck collisions, defective product accidents
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, product liability claims for defective trucks, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims
Background: Clayeo C. Arnold has practiced personal injury law in California since 1980. Admitted to California Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court. Member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum (attorneys who have recovered million and multi-million dollar verdicts/settlements). Past president of Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, served on board of directors for more than 20 years. Over $11 million recovered in truck accident claims. More than 40 years helping Sacramento accident victims.
Location: 865 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825
Contact: (916) 777-7777 | https://www.justice4you.com
Consultation: Free case review, contingency fee (only charge if successful)
3. Singleton Schreiber
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, big rig accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death from trucking collisions
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, hours of service violations, distracted driving accidents, impaired driving accidents, improper maintenance accidents, cargo securement failures, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, black box data analysis, traffic camera footage review, police report analysis, witness statement gathering, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims
Background: Firm has obtained more than $3 billion in damages from insurance companies, corporations, and government agencies. Award-winning California trial attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, Daily Journal, and Sacramento Magazine. Local Sacramento lawyers with national resources. Firm offers client-first legal strategies and proven ability to win results.
Location: 2999 Douglas Blvd., Suite 150, Roseville, CA 95661
Contact: (916) 306-0657 | https://www.singletonschreiber.com
Consultation: Free consultation, contingency fee (no fee unless case won)
4. Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, big rig accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death from trucking collisions, catastrophic injuries
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, hours of service violations, improper maintenance accidents, cargo securement failures, equipment failure accidents, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions with trucks
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, maintenance record investigation, driver training investigation, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims
Background: Firm has been influential in the development of personal injury law in California over the last six decades. Team handles investigation and evidence collection immediately upon engagement. Resources to see cases through to completion. Experience holding trucking companies, insurance carriers, and the trucking industry accountable for losses.
Location: 650 California Street, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 (serves Sacramento)
Contact: (415) 981-7210 | https://www.walkuplawoffice.com
Consultation: Free initial consultation available
5. Kreeger Law Firm
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death from trucking collisions
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, hours of service violations, improper maintenance accidents, cargo securement failures, t-bone crashes, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions with trucks
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations investigation, state trucking requirements compliance, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, truck manufacturer claims, repair facility claims, road construction business claims, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims
Background: Over 25 years of experience managing complex injury cases involving truck drivers, trucking companies, and organizations they haul for. Skilled in navigating complex federal regulations and California trucking requirements. Experience handling commercial trucking insurance companies, truck manufacturers, and repair facilities. Serves Sacramento, Roseville, and Northern California.
Location: 4740 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95819
Contact: (916) 229-6111 | https://kreegerlaw.com
Consultation: Free consultation available
Truck Accident Laws and Regulations in California
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims: Two years from the date of the accident under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. Personal injury claims must be filed within this timeframe.
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims: Two years from the date of death under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1.
Statute of Limitations for Property Damage Claims: Three years from the date of the incident under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 338.
Claims Against Government Entities: Claims against California state or local government must be filed within six months of the injury under Government Code Section 911.2.
Fault System: California is a traditional fault-based state. The at-fault party and their insurance company are responsible for paying damages.
Comparative Negligence Rules: California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. A plaintiff can recover damages even if they are 99% at fault. Recovery is reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. California’s system is favorable to plaintiffs compared to modified comparative negligence states.
Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements: California requires minimum liability insurance of $15,000 per person for bodily injury, $30,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $5,000 for property damage (15/30/5).
Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements: Commercial trucks operating in California must comply with federal insurance requirements. Interstate carriers must maintain minimum coverage of $750,000 for most freight, with higher limits for hazardous materials.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage: California law requires insurers to offer UM coverage, but drivers may reject it in writing.
Damage Caps: California does not cap non-economic damages in standard personal injury cases. Punitive damages may be available in cases involving malice, oppression, or fraud.
Vicarious Liability: Trucking companies can be held vicariously liable for employee driver negligence under respondeat superior.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: Federal trucking regulations apply in California courts. Violations of FMCSR can establish negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the statute of limitations for filing a truck accident lawsuit in Sacramento?
A: Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of the truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, the two-year period runs from the date of death. Property damage claims have a three-year deadline. If your claim involves a government vehicle, you must file an administrative claim within six months. Missing these deadlines typically bars recovery.
Q: Can I recover damages if I was partially at fault for the truck accident in California?
A: Yes. California follows pure comparative negligence, allowing recovery even if you were mostly at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 30% at fault and damages are $500,000, you recover $350,000. Insurance companies often try to increase victim fault percentages to reduce payouts.
Q: Who can be held liable in a Sacramento truck accident case?
A: Multiple parties may be liable including the truck driver (for negligent driving), the trucking company (vicariously liable for drivers or directly liable for negligent hiring, training, supervision, or maintenance), cargo loading companies (for improperly secured loads), truck or parts manufacturers (for defective equipment), maintenance providers (for negligent repairs), and road construction companies (for unsafe conditions).
Q: What damages can I recover in a California truck accident case?
A: California allows recovery of economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium). There is no cap on non-economic damages in standard truck accident cases. Punitive damages may be available for egregious conduct.
Q: What makes Sacramento truck accident cases unique?
A: Sacramento’s infrastructure includes major highways like I-5 and I-80 with heavy traffic and bottlenecks during peak hours. Highway 50 and I-80 in the Sierra can involve weather-related accidents with snow and ice. The region’s agricultural surroundings mean frequent transport of agricultural goods with strict weight regulation compliance requirements. These factors require attorneys familiar with local conditions and regulations.