Accidents involving big trucks are, in some ways, just like other auto accidents. They’re governed by state personal injury laws just like car accidents involving residents of the state of California.
Accidents involving trucks can be further complicated, however, by the interstate nature of their travel. While there are lots of trucks that only travel from one place in California to another—it is a pretty big state, after all—many other trucks cross state lines.
Because the driver and the company employing them may not be residents of California, holding a truck driver accountable can be more complicated than other defendants in auto accident cases. This is why it’s so important to find an attorney with experience in truck accident law.
Below is a short summary of some laws that apply to California truck accidents and to all California personal injury laws.
Statute of Limitations in San Jose
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