Sacramento Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers

Attorneys work to hold liable parties accountable under California law

Delivery trucks are vital to American businesses and consumers, but they can pose a serious danger to others. When delivery trucks cause accidents in California, the skillful Sacramento delivery truck accident lawyers at Mastagni Holstedt, APC represent injured victims and bereaved families throughout the state. Our firm is determined to secure the compensation clients deserve from all of those responsible for the incident.

Common causes of delivery truck accidents in Sacramento

Delivery truck accidents can have a number of different causes, including:

• Congested roads and urban traffic — High traffic can make it difficult for trucks to maneuver, increasing the likelihood of a collision, especially if the truck must stop quickly.
• Tight delivery schedules — Drivers might try to meet burdensome delivery deadlines by speeding or delaying sleep, both of which increase the chances of a crash.
• Poor truck maintenance — Worn brakes, bald or blown tires and other defects can make driving the truck avoidably dangerous.

Accidents can happen for any of these or other reasons on both city streets and major highways like I-5 and U.S. 50 in the Sacramento area.

Types of delivery vehicles involved in serious crashes

Delivery trucks are used by mom-and-pop businesses, as well as massive companies like Amazon and FedEx. Independent contractors also conduct delivery services. The impacts of a collision with a box truck or cargo van can be serious, and even fatal. With larger commercial delivery trucks, such as tractor-trailers, the likelihood of a catastrophic or fatal work vehicle injury increases.

Injuries commonly caused by delivery truck collisions

Truck accidents can cause all types of traumatic injuries, such as:

• Brain and other head injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Paralysis
• Broken bones
• Whiplash and other soft tissue damage
• Internal organ damage

Some internal injuries and soft tissue damage might not be immediately apparent. Regardless of how you feel at the accident scene, you should seek medical attention at your first opportunity.

Liability issues in Sacramento delivery truck accident cases

A delivery truck accident may be the fault of one or several parties, such as drivers, trucking companies, maintenance personnel and third-party contractors. Under California’s legal doctrine of vicarious liability, a company may be liable for any of its employees’ negligent actions, regardless of whether specific company polices or practices contributed to the accident. If a truck driver suffers a work vehicle injury, they might have a workers’ compensation claim. 

Compensation available after a delivery truck accident

If you bring a delivery truck accident case to trial in Sacramento or elsewhere in California and the jury rules in your favor, you may be entitled to damages for your:

• Past medical bills
• Lost wages
• Future medical care
• Rehabilitation needs
• Reduced future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

Hiring an accomplished Sacramento truck accident attorney gives you the best chance to collect the payment that you deserve.

Contact an experienced California delivery truck accident lawyer

If you suffered serious injury or lost a loved one as a result of a delivery truck accident, our experienced lawyers at Mastagni Holstedt, APC, with offices in Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga, Pleasanton and Redwood City, will work diligently to help you recover fair compensation. Contact us online, or call us at for a free consultation.