California Truck Accident Lawyer
Attorney reviewed by Morgan D. Ross, Esq. HellaHurt is powered by Counterpoint Legal. Commercial-truck claims can involve driver records, carrier safety practices, electronic data, cargo loading, maintenance, and multiple insurers.
Evidence to Preserve After a Commercial-Truck Crash
- Get medical care and preserve photographs, witness information, the crash-report number, bills, and work-impact records.
- When it is safe, record DOT numbers, license plates, trailer markings, carrier names, and cargo information.
- Ask a lawyer to assess whether preservation letters are appropriate for potentially relevant electronic data, inspection records, driver logs, maintenance records, and other carrier documents.
Federal Carrier Resources and California Timing
The FMCSA Company Safety Records resource provides public motor-carrier safety information. A California personal-injury lawsuit generally has a two-year deadline under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1; circumstances can affect the deadline.