Sacramento Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers

California attorneys pursue justice for injured victims

Tractor trailers are common sights on major routes and busy freight corridors in and around Sacramento, such as I-5, I-80 and Highway 50. As important as they are to commerce, however, their size and weight make them particularly perilous to the drivers and passengers of other vehicles if they cause an accident. Californians injured by big rigs can trust the Sacramento tractor trailer lawyers of Mastagni Holstedt, ACP to pursue their right to the compensation they are entitled to for their injuries and related problems.

Tractor trailer accidents on Sacramento highways and interstates

Because of the size and weight of tractor-trailers, especially when they are loaded with cargo, their impact during a crash can cause catastrophic injuries to other motorists and their passengers who occupy automobiles, as well as motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. The fact that they may be rushing to meet a delivery deadline can make the damage and injuries they cause particularly severe.

Common causes of tractor trailer accidents in California

Tractor trailer collisions could be caused by many different factors, including:

• Driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Alcohol or drug impairment
• Poor truck maintenance and manufacturing defects
• Overloaded or poorly balanced cargo

Our proven Sacramento tractor trailer accident attorneys know how to determine and prove the causes of tractor trailer accidents.

Determining liability in Sacramento tractor trailer crashes

Drivers are liable for their own careless driving and other negligent actions, to the extent they contribute to the accident. A trucking company may be liable for hiring a bad driver, failing to supervise them, imposing unreasonable work schedules on them, or failing to maintain the truck in a safe condition. If the truck driver is an employee of the company, rather than an independent contractor, the company can be held liable for truck driver’s negligence. Others, such as maintenance personnel or cargo loaders, and their employers, might be liable if their own negligent actions or omissions contributed to the collision. If we represent you in a case stemming from an accident in a work vehicle, we will seek relief from all potentially liable parties.

Injuries and damages in tractor trailer accident claims

Tractor-trailer accidents frequently cause catastrophic injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Paralysis
• Amputations
• Internal trauma
• Burn injuries
• Death

These can easily result in long-term or permanent loss of earning capacity, severe pain, suffering and emotional distress. Depending the circumstances, victims might require long-term medical care and rehabilitation.

Federal and California trucking regulations that impact claims

One of the factors that can affect liability in a tractor-trailer accident is compliance with government regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration imposes rules that limit and govern a truck driver’s hours of service and sets standards for vehicle safety, and requires truck drivers to keep records that may be admissible in court. California has its own trucking laws and compliance requirements. A tractor trailer driver’s failure to satisfy these requirements can support a negligence claim. We understand these regulations and how to determine if they were violated.

Contact an experienced California tractor trailer accident lawyer

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