Yuba City Truck Accident Attorneys

The Yuba City truck accident attorneys at Eason & Tambornini have earned their reputation as the best in Northern California for a good reason. For over twenty-five years, we have helped clients involved in accidents with semi-trailer trucks (e.g., 18-wheeler, semi, big-rig) receive fair compensation.

Yuba City Truck Accident Attorneys You Can Count On

As personal injury attorneys in Yuba City, we are active members of the Sacramento County Bar Association, Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA), and State Bar of California. We represent people in Yuba City and the surrounding area who have been injured or suffered losses due to truck vs. vehicle accidents. Our truck accident attorneys will work aggressively to ensure you are compensated to the full extent possible.

Truck vs. Car Accidents Are Common

As of 2021, Sutter County had more than 1,000 centerline miles of road. One of the most dangerous roads in California, Highway 99, traverses through Sutter County, including Yuba City, and is heavily used by semi-trailer trucks. County officials noted the need for safety upgrades at a specific intersection following a fatal collision in March 2023 between a semi and a passenger car.

Many factors can contribute to a vehicle vs. truck accident, and sometimes by a combination of factors. Here are just a few common examples of truck accident causes, including on the roads in and around Yuba City:

• Tailgating: Following too close behind a vehicle instead of a safe distance is a common cause of truck accidents. Posted speed limits do not define “safe distances” regarding how much space a truck needs while following a vehicle.
• Not heeding traffic laws: Not only is improper passing or turning and not signaling illegal but those actions can also be considered careless and often lead to truck accidents.
• Unsafe speed: Regardless of the posted speed limit, California law prohibits driving “at speed greater than is reasonable or prudent” about the weather, visibility, traffic, and road surface conditions, and never at speed “which endangers the safety of persons or property.”

Evidence: The Key to a Strong Case

Evidence is vital after a commercial truck accident because it serves so many purposes: It establishes fault, supports insurance claims and negotiations, and helps prove damages. Ultimately, the evidence provides clarity and facts, and our truck accident lawyers are experts at uncovering and utilizing all types of evidence. Among the many kinds of evidence are the following:

• Cell phone records: Just like in vehicle accidents, cell phone usage while driving, a type of distracted driving) is a common cause of truck accidents. A critical role of cell phone records is establishing whether the driver or witness statements are accurate.
• Driver’s diary or logbook: Commercial trucks must, by law, keep a driver’s logbook and be ready to hand it over to authorities following an accident. Logbooks are filled out by drivers daily and may contain valuable information that a truck accident attorney needs to win a case, including when the driver was driving, off- or on-duty, and occupying the driver’s sleeping area.
• GPS technology: If a truck is equipped with a GPS device, the data will show the truck’s precise location at specific times. GPS data can then be cross-checked to verify that the driver’s logbook information is accurate.

Truck Accident Settlements

Settlements for truck accidents can include loss of wages, medical bills and expenses, and pain and discomfort. To understand the type of settlement you may be entitled to, you should contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. That means you will only be charged a fee if we win your case.

Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents