Trucking cases are legally and factually more complicated than standard motor vehicle collisions due to:

• Multiple potential liable parties — truck drivers, trucking companies, maintenance providers, and cargo loaders can all bear responsibility.
• Federal regulations — truck drivers and carriers must follow strict rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Heavy vehicles = severe injuries — due to their size and weight, trucks cause disproportionate harm to occupants of smaller cars.
• Aggressive insurance defense — trucking companies often use in-house legal teams and adjusters to minimize payouts.

California alone recorded over 12,000 truck accidents involving injuries and more than 400 fatalities in recent years, ranking second in the nation behind Texas for large truck collision deaths.

In Sacramento County specifically, data from traffic safety reports shows that there were approximately 23 fatal truck accidents in 2023, while more than 150 collisions resulted in serious injuries.