San Jose Blind Spot Truck Accident Lawyer

The Trucker Didn't See You. That's Not an Excuse.

Big rigs have huge blind spots, and truck drivers are trained to work around them. When a truck merges, turns, or backs into someone it never checked for, our San Jose attorneys hold the driver and the trucking company responsible.

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Every Truck Has "No Zones." Drivers Are Supposed to Account for Them.

Every vehicle has blind spots, but a semi’s are far larger. The cab sits high off the ground, the trailer blocks the view behind, and the driver can’t turn around to look through a rear window. Whole cars, motorcycles, cyclists, and pedestrians can disappear from view directly in front of the cab, directly behind the trailer, and along both sides. These areas are often called “No Zones,” and many trucks carry signs warning that the driver can’t see you there.

None of that makes a blind-spot crash your fault. A truck driver is expected to know where the blind spots are and to use mirrors, cameras, signals, and patience before moving. You may have a claim if:

A truck changed lanes or merged into your vehicle
A truck turned into you at an intersection or driveway
A truck backed into you, or pulled forward into a car or person in front of the cab
You were riding a motorcycle or bicycle, or walking, beside a truck when it moved

Expect the trucking company’s insurer to say you were “hiding” in the blind spot. We know how to answer that.

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What to Do After a Truck Merges or Turns Into You

Get to safety and call 911.
A police report records the lanes, the truck’s movement, and each driver’s account while they’re fresh.
Note exactly where your vehicle was.
Which lane, how far back from the cab, and whether you had been there a while or the truck came to you. Position is the heart of a blind-spot case.
Photograph the truck's mirrors, markings, and damage.
The company name and the numbers on the cab and trailer identify the carrier; the damage on both vehicles shows the angle of impact.
Look for dashcams and witnesses.
Many trucks and cars carry cameras, and drivers behind you often saw whether the truck signaled.
See a doctor the same day.
Being struck, pushed, or dragged by a truck causes injuries that don’t always hurt right away.
Don't accept the "you were in my blind spot" story.
Decline a recorded statement with the trucking company’s insurer and call us first.

Who Pays After a Blind-Spot Truck Crash?

The driver and the trucking company

The driver who moved without checking, and the carrier they drove for, are responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The company that maintained the truck

Missing, broken, or badly adjusted mirrors and cameras can bring a maintenance provider into the claim.

Commercial insurance

Trucks carry commercial policies with higher limits than personal auto insurance, which can make full compensation for serious injuries possible.

Your own coverage, if needed

Med Pay can cover medical bills regardless of fault, and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can help if the truck’s coverage falls short or the driver never stopped.

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How We Show the Truck Driver Should Have Seen You

A blind-spot case turns on one question: did the driver do what a careful truck driver does before moving? Check the mirrors, use the cameras, signal, and wait until the lane is clear. We gather the evidence that answers it:

Dashcam and onboard camera footage, including any side or rearview cameras on the truck
The truck’s speed, steering, and braking data around the moment of impact
Inspection and maintenance records showing whether mirrors and cameras were in place and working
Witness and video evidence of whether the driver signaled
The driver’s training and qualifications for the truck they were driving
Witness accounts of how long your vehicle had been beside the truck

If a mirror or camera was broken or missing, the company that maintained the truck may share responsibility. If the driver was never properly trained to handle the truck’s blind spots, the carrier that put them on the road may too.

Blind Spots and Fault Under California Law

A blind spot is not a defense

A truck driver has to make sure it’s safe before changing lanes, turning, or backing up. “I didn’t see them” describes the negligence; it doesn’t excuse it.

Shared fault still pays

Insurers often argue that you lingered in a No Zone. Staying out of every blind spot isn’t always possible in heavy traffic or around a truck that is tailgating or changing lanes aggressively. And under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, any share of blame put on you reduces your compensation; it never eliminates it.

Two years to file, and evidence goes sooner

You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and only six months for a claim involving a government vehicle. Camera footage and truck data can be overwritten long before then.

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San Jose Blind-Spot Truck Accident FAQs

Where are a truck's blind spots?

Directly in front of the cab, directly behind the trailer, and along both sides of the truck. Mirrors and cameras shrink them but don’t eliminate them, which is why a careful driver checks, signals, and waits before moving.

The truck driver says I was in their blind spot. Does that make it my fault?

No. Being in a blind spot is not negligence; a truck driver moving into a space they haven’t confirmed is clear often is. We look at how long you were there, whether the truck signaled, and what the driver’s mirrors and cameras would have shown.

What if I was partly at fault?

You can still recover. California’s pure comparative negligence rule reduces your compensation by your share of fault, even a large one, but never bars your claim. Insurers routinely overstate a victim’s share, and we push back.

I was on a motorcycle or bicycle, or walking. Can I still recover?

Yes. Riders, cyclists, and pedestrians are the easiest to lose in a truck’s blind spots, and they have the same right to compensation. Your own auto policy’s UM coverage may also follow you if the truck’s coverage isn’t enough.

Can the trucking company be held responsible, not just the driver?

Often, yes. A carrier answers for its drivers on the job, and for its own failures, such as putting an untrained driver behind the wheel or sending out a truck with broken mirrors or cameras.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Generally two years from the date of the crash in California, and only six months when a government vehicle is involved. Call early: the footage that shows a truck’s movements is often recorded over within days.

What does hiring you cost?

Nothing upfront. We work on contingency; you pay a fee only if we recover for you.

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