San Jose Truck Accident Lawyer
Big Rig, Big Insurer. You Need a Team That Pushes Back.
A crash with a loaded commercial truck can leave catastrophic injuries and a trucking company racing to protect itself. Our San Jose truck accident attorneys lock down the evidence, find every responsible party, and fight for the full value of your claim.
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A Truck Crash Isn't Just a Bigger Car Accident
San Jose’s freeways and commercial corridors carry freight to and from distribution centers across California, and when a semi, big rig, or delivery truck collides with a passenger car, the people in the smaller vehicle take the impact. The injuries are more serious, the medical bills are larger, and the other side is not one driver but a commercial operation with its own insurer, adjusters, and lawyers.
You may have a truck accident claim if:
A semi, big rig, delivery truck, or other commercial vehicle hit you or your vehicle
You or a family member was injured or killed
The crash happened within roughly the last two years
The trucking company started protecting itself the day of the crash. The sooner we’re involved, the sooner someone is protecting you.
What to Do After a Truck Accident in San Jose
Call 911 and get medical care.
Truck crashes cause serious, sometimes hidden injuries. An immediate record ties them to the crash.
Photograph the truck, not just your car.
Capture the company name, any numbers on the cab and trailer, the cargo, and the position of every vehicle.
Collect names and contacts.
The driver, the company they work for, and every witness. Avoid any conversation about fault.
Don't talk to the trucking company or its insurer.
They often reach out quickly, and anything you say can be used to reduce your claim.
Call a lawyer quickly so the truck's data is preserved.
Driving logs, GPS history, and onboard recordings can be erased or altered; a lawyer can demand they be kept.
Keep every bill, record, and missed-work note.
Truck crash claims are built on documentation of losses that often continue for years.
How We Investigate a Truck Crash
Truck cases turn on technical evidence that ordinary car accidents don’t have, and much of it sits in the trucking company’s hands. We move to preserve it, and subpoena it when needed, before it’s gone:
- Hours-of-service logs showing whether the driver was fatigued
- GPS location and route history
- Speed, brake, and throttle data from the truck’s onboard systems and Event Data Recorder
- Dashboard and surveillance camera footage
- Maintenance logs, inspection records, and dispatch records
- The driver’s qualifications and history
Then we compare what happened against the safety rules the driver and carrier had to follow. A violation, whether a missed rest break, an overloaded trailer, or a skipped inspection, can be powerful proof of fault. We also know San Jose’s roads and use that local knowledge to identify road and traffic conditions that played a part.
Who Pays After a Truck Crash?
Unlike most car crashes, truck collisions often involve several parties who share responsibility, and each may carry its own coverage.
The driver and the trucking company
The driver who caused the crash, and the employer or freight company they drove for, including its own failures in scheduling, supervision, and driver qualifications.
The companies behind the truck
A third-party maintenance contractor, a vehicle or parts manufacturer, a cargo loading company, or the owner of a leased trailer can each be liable when their negligence contributed.
Commercial insurance with higher limits
Trucks carry commercial policies with much higher limits than personal auto policies. That raises what your case can recover, and it also means the insurer assigns its most experienced adjusters and lawyers to fight you.
The full cost of your injuries
We work with economists and life care planners so nothing is left out.
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Disability or disfigurement
- Home or vehicle modifications
Truck Accident Law: What San Jose Drivers Should Know
Trucking has its own safety rules
Drivers and carriers must follow regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and California authorities covering rest breaks, weight limits, hazardous materials, and pre-trip inspections. Breaking those rules can support your claim.
Negligence is still the core of your case
You must show the crash was caused by someone’s failure to act safely: speeding, impaired or distracted driving, running a red light, failing to yield, or truck-specific errors like mishandling a curve, losing control on a grade, or braking too hard. Negligent loading, inspection, and repair count too.
Fault can be shared, and you can still recover
Under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, your compensation is reduced by any share of fault assigned to you, never eliminated. And if the truck driver wasn’t to blame, the company, manufacturer, or maintenance provider still may be.
Two years to file, sometimes much less
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, but only six months for a claim involving a government vehicle. Truck data can disappear far sooner, so call early.
Protect the Value of Your Truck Accident Claim
Truck crash injuries often mean long treatment, and the insurer’s defense team will look for any gap or inconsistency to argue your injuries aren’t as serious as they are. Follow your treatment plan, keep every appointment, and don’t push yourself back to work before your doctor clears you.
Three habits protect you:
- Keep an injury journal. Pain, limitations, appointments, and the ways the crash has changed your daily life.
- Save every record. Medical bills, pharmacy receipts, pay stubs, and travel costs for treatment all belong in your claim.
- Let us handle the trucking company. Its insurer will try to get a recorded statement or a quick release. Don’t give either; send them to us.
We coordinate with your medical providers so billing can wait until your case resolves.
Adjusters offer more when they know a firm can prove its case — and take it to trial. Recent recoveries for our clients:
$600,000
Big-rig chain collision
Knee surgery
$550,000
I-280 commercial truck crash
Insurer refused to make an offer
$428,500
Box truck collision
Three-vehicle chain reaction
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
See More Case Results →What Our Clients Say
Jimin from the start was very professional and accommodating. She came out to east bay to meet with me. We met once, she ask for the background of the incident…
Ethan Vu
Her services were outstanding. About a half year ago when I got into an accident, I had consultations with several personal injury law firms. I went with Jimin because I…
Hyunah Jang
Jimin and her staff tirelessly worked for my case and kept me updated constantly whenever something happened or when there was any development. She is very knowledgeable and I'm grateful…
Albert Veist
Your San Jose Legal Team
Founding attorney Jimin Oh has handled thousands of auto accident cases and is a member of Million Dollar Trial Lawyers. She built this firm after her own husband was seriously injured in a car accident, and she knows what a family faces when a crash upends everything. Against a trucking company’s defense team, you get a team of your own: an attorney, case manager, and treatment coordinator on every case. Based at 1253 Park Ave, minutes from the Santa Clara County courthouse.
San Jose Truck Accident FAQs
What should I do right after a truck accident?
Get medical attention and call the police. Then gather the driver’s and witnesses’ information, take photos of the truck and the scene, and avoid discussing fault. Call us as soon as you can so we can preserve the truck’s records and data.
Should I talk to the trucking company's insurance adjuster?
Not before you speak with a lawyer. Commercial insurers want to minimize what they pay, and statements you make can be used against you. We handle those communications for you.
How do you prove fault in a truck accident?
With the police report, witness statements, photos and camera footage, and the truck’s own data: Event Data Recorder readings, driving logs, GPS, and maintenance records. Much of that belongs to the trucking company, which is why we move early to preserve it.
What if the truck driver wasn't at fault?
You may still have a claim. The trucking company, a maintenance provider, a cargo loader, or a vehicle or parts manufacturer may be responsible. We look at every party involved.
What if the driver was uninsured or underinsured?
Other parties, such as the trucking company or its contractors, may still be financially responsible, and your own UM/UIM coverage may help. We identify every possible source of compensation.
What damages can I recover?
Medical expenses now and in the future, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability or disfigurement, property damage, and the cost of changes to your home or vehicle. In a fatal crash, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
How long do I have to file?
In California, generally two years from the date of the crash, and only six months when a government vehicle is involved. Don’t wait: the evidence that proves a truck case can be lost long before any deadline.
How long does a truck accident case take?
It depends on your injuries, the number of parties, and whether the insurers negotiate or force litigation. We work efficiently, but we won’t trade the full value of your claim for a quick payout.
Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review, 24/7
The trucking company has had its team working since the crash. Put yours to work now, before the logs and data are gone. Call now or send the form below; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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San Jose, CA 95126
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