San Diego
Truck Accident
Attorney
Large commercial trucks move through San Diego every day on interstates, surface streets, and near construction zones. When a truck driver, trucking company, or another party makes a careless decision, the impact on people in smaller vehicles, on bikes, or on foot can be life-changing. At Hulburt Law Firm, we focus on serious truck accident cases and represent injured people and families throughout California in claims against trucking companies, insurers, and other responsible parties.
Our Approach
Throughout your truck accident case, we keep you informed, answer your questions, and explain each step of the process in clear language. Because we limit the number of serious injury and wrongful death cases we take on, we are able to dig deeply into the details—reviewing police reports, electronic logging device (ELD) and “black box” data, maintenance and inspection records, driver qualification files, and company safety policies.
Trucking cases often involve multiple companies, complex federal and state regulations, and layers of insurance coverage. Our role is to deal with the trucking company, insurers, and defense lawyers so that you can focus on your medical recovery and your family.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in or around San Diego, we invite you to contact us for a free case review.
Navigate the Law
Understand and manage the complexities of your case with an expert legal team on your side.
Gather Crucial Evidence
Our legal team collects crucial evidence to present a compelling case.
Negotiate Settlements
We handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing parties in order to achieve the highest settlements possible.
Representation in Court
Our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation if your case goes to trial.
Case Results
Our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results.
A dump truck driver failed to "get out and look" before backing up into a construction worker, crushing his leg against a bulldozer.
A commercial truck driver drifted off the road and struck and killed a San Diego bicyclist lawfully riding on the shoulder.
A fatigued box truck driver drove into the wrong lane of traffic and struck an RV, causing the occupants injuries.
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car while using a dangerous crosswalk.
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
A massive, improperly installed gate collapsed on a sub-contracted worker who was asked by the general contractor to paint it, causing his tragic death.
The Harm
A dump truck driver on a San Diego job site backed into a worker and crushed his leg. The truck driver claimed he had been told by another worker to back up and that it was all clear. The defense argued that the workers were to blame for failing to coordinate the truck’s movements.
The Truth
Using graphics to illustrate the dump truck’s position relative to the injured worker, Attorney Conor Hulburt established multiple courses of action the truck driver should have taken to avoid the collision. Industry safety standards required the driver to get out of his truck and look behind him (aka G.O.A.L.) before backing, pull forward and away from the curb before backing, or simply drive around the block.
Justice
The defendant trucking company ultimately accepted responsibility for the accident and paid the significant policy limits to the injured worker and his family.
If this truck crash sounds similar to what happened to you or a family member, you don’t have to face the trucking company and its insurers alone. Request a free truck accident case review to speak with a San Diego attorney about your options.
How It Works
Free Case Review
In your free case review, we listen to how the crash happened, what injuries you’re dealing with, and what questions you and your family have. We look at any information you already have—such as police reports, photos, medical records, or insurance letters—and give an honest assessment of whether a truck accident claim makes sense under California law. This conversation is confidential and there’s no obligation to move forward.
Evidence Preservation
If you decide to work with us and the scope of representation is signed, we move quickly to investigate the crash and preserve critical evidence. In truck cases, that can include obtaining police and collision reports, photographing the scene and vehicles, interviewing witnesses, and sending preservation letters to keep “black box” data, electronic logging device (ELD) records, dash-cam video, and maintenance documents from being lost or overwritten. Acting early helps protect key evidence that can be essential later.
Liability Analysis
Next, we dig into the trucking side of the case. We work to obtain and review driver logs, hours-of-service records, dispatch notes, inspection and maintenance histories, driver qualification files, and company safety policies. We look for issues like driver fatigue, unsafe scheduling, inadequate training, poor supervision, and skipped inspections or repairs. When appropriate, we consult with trucking safety experts and accident reconstructionists to understand exactly how and why the collision occurred.
Measuring Your Losses
Truck accidents often involve more than just the driver and one insurance policy. We identify all potentially responsible parties—such as the driver, motor carrier, trailer owner, freight broker, shipper, maintenance provider, or even a parts manufacturer—and evaluate what insurance coverages may apply. At the same time, we work with you and your doctors to understand your injuries, medical needs, lost income, and the impact of the crash on your daily life so we can present a clear, detailed picture of your losses.
Settlement Talks
Once we have built the case, we take over communications with the insurance companies and defense lawyers so you don’t have to. We present the evidence of fault and damages, challenge attempts to shift blame onto you or minimize your injuries, and negotiate from a position informed by trucking regulations and industry standards. Throughout negotiations, we keep you updated, explain any settlement offers in plain language, and help you weigh the risks and benefits of settlement versus litigation.
Litigation & Trial Representation
If the trucking companies and insurers are not willing to resolve the case fairly, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to court. Litigation can involve written discovery, depositions of drivers and company representatives, motion practice, and, when necessary, preparing for trial. At trial, we work to tell your story clearly and effectively—using documents, expert testimony, and demonstrative exhibits—to show how the crash happened, how safety rules were broken, and what the collision has meant for you and your family.
California Truck Accident Law: Fault, Liability, and Insurance
Truck crashes in California are governed by many of the same rules that apply to car accidents, but with added layers of federal trucking regulations, higher insurance limits, and often multiple companies involved. The overview below is general information to help you understand the basic framework that applies after a serious truck accident in or around San Diego.
California’s Fault Rules for Truck Accidents
Who Can Be Liable in a Truck Accident?
Federal and California Trucking Safety Regulations
Insurance Coverage for Commercial Trucks
Types of Compensation Available After a Truck Accident
Deadlines to File a Truck Accident Claim in California
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
Forget surface-level research and mediocre inquiries. We dive deep to conduct extensive investigations and gather evidence in order to build your strongest case.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use technology to your advantage. By using video and photography, scene recreations, and graphics, we tell your story in a visually-compelling way that other law firms cannot match.
Maximum Compensation
Defense attorneys and insurance companies know us and respect us. We assess the full extent of your damages and pursue all responsible parties in order to maximize the compensation you deserve.
The Right Experience
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases are rarely simple. We have taken on the largest corporations, insurance companies, and defense firms in the country and won.
Genuine Care
We understand how important it is to have a compassionate and considerate lawyer. From providing regular case updates to ensuring clients are adequately prepared for each step of the case, we continually demonstrate our care for all of our clients.
Truck Accident
FAQs
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Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
The Hulburt Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in San Diego, California.
