Personal Injury

Truck Accident Lawyer in Palmdale

The short answer

Truck crashes are different from car crashes. The driver, the trucking company, the owner of the trailer, and the company that loaded it may all share responsibility. Trucking companies must follow federal safety rules, including limits on how many hours a driver can drive. If a truck hit you in Palmdale or on State Route 14 or 138, get medical care and the report number, and call a lawyer quickly. Trucking companies often send their own investigators to the scene within hours.

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Why truck crashes are so dangerous

A loaded big rig can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, about 20 times more than a car. Trucks need much more room to stop. When they crash, the injuries are often catastrophic: head and spinal injuries, crushed limbs, and deaths.

Trucks on Antelope Valley roads

State Route 14, State Route 138, and State Route 58 near Mojave carry heavy truck traffic between Los Angeles, the Central Valley, and the desert. Warehouses, construction, and deliveries bring trucks onto city streets in Palmdale and Lancaster every day.

Common causes of truck accidents

Tired drivers pushing past their hours
Speeding and following too closely
Wide right turns and blind spots
Poorly maintained brakes and tires
Cargo that is overloaded or not secured
Pressure from companies to meet delivery deadlines

How we handle truck cases

Truck cases move fast at the start. We send letters asking the company to preserve logs, data, and video. We identify every company involved and every insurance policy. Angelo Campano spent years on the insurance side of cases and knows how commercial insurers work. He handles your case personally.

Read more: What are the most common truck accidents? and steps to take after a truck accident. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.

How it works

Three steps. Your only job is step one.

Tell us what happened
Call, text, or use the short form. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
We take it from there
We gather the evidence, deal with the insurers, and help you get medical care while you recover.
We work to resolve your case
Most cases settle. If the insurance company will not be fair, Angelo is ready to take your case to court.

Your only job is step one.

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What clients say

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is responsible for a truck crash?

Possibly the driver, the trucking company that employed them, the owner of the truck or trailer, a company that loaded the cargo, or a mechanic who serviced the brakes. We look at all of them.

What evidence matters in a truck case?

Driver logs and electronic logging data, the truck's "black box" data, maintenance records, drug and alcohol test results, and the company's hiring records. Some of it can be lost if nobody asks for it early.

Is a delivery van or work truck case the same?

Similar. If the driver was working when the crash happened, the employer is usually responsible too. That often means more insurance is available.

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