Fontana Truck Accident Attorneys

Tough Legal Counsel for Tough Injury Claims

Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and life-altering consequences. At Alvandi Law Group, P.C. in Fontana, we are committed to helping survivors of truck accidents and their families pursue justice and compensation after a commercial truck driver’s mistakes led to disaster. With a proven track record of success, culminating in more than $1 billion recovered for injured Californians, we focus exclusively on representing injured plaintiffs—not trucking companies or their insurers. With dedication like ours, you can feel more confident in the future of your case.

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Where Truck Accidents Happen in Fontana

Fontana's bustling highways and industrial zones make truck accidents a common occurrence because you are more likely to see commercial trucks, big rigs, and 18-wheelers in the city than in many of the surrounding areas. It isn’t unusual to see semi-trucks on the highways of Fontana deep into the night, in the early morning, and even on major holidays when most workers are off the clock.

Some areas in Fontana where truck accidents are more likely include:

• Interstate 10 and Interstate 15, both heavy truck traffic corridors.
• Cherry Avenue and Jurupa Avenue, near a major Amazon warehouse and other loading docks.
• Sierra Avenue, a heavily traveled route with significant semi-truck activity.
• Foothill Boulevard, a major east-west roadway with a mix of commercial and passenger vehicles.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Violations

Many truck accidents are linked to violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. The rules set by the FMCSA are designed to promote safety within the commercial trucking industry with a focus on keeping motorists in smaller vehicles safe. When an FMCSA safety rule is violated, the inevitable result is an increased risk of accidents and injuries.

Important FMCSA rules that might come up in a truck accident case are:

• Hours-of-service violations: Drivers exceeding legally allowed hours behind the wheel, leading to fatigue.
• Improper vehicle maintenance: Failure to fix worn brakes, tires, or other critical systems.
• Overloaded trucks or improper cargo loading: Leading to instability and accidents like rollovers.
• Unqualified drivers: Operating without proper training or required certifications.

Different Types of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents come in different forms, each with its own risks for those involved. What type of truck accident were you in? The answer might influence how we approach your claim, so our team will want to investigate the type of accident you were in to get a clear picture of what happened and why. Our goal from the beginning is to secure the most compensation possible in your name, which will require us to do thorough work while preparing your case.

Common types of truck accidents include:

• Jackknife accidents: Occur when a truck's trailer swings out, folding like a pocketknife.
• Rollover accidents: Trucks can overturn due to sharp turns or unstable cargo.
• Underride accidents: Smaller vehicles getting trapped under a truck's trailer.
• Blind spot collisions: Cars getting struck in the large blind spots around a truck.
• Tire blowouts: Causing the driver to lose control and potentially collide with other vehicles.

Why Trucking Companies Are Often the Primary Defendant

Unlike regular car accident claims, truck accident cases often target the trucking company as the primary defendant due to several factors. Firstly, employer liability rules like respondeat superior may make a trucking company responsible for their employees’ mistakes under the doctrine of "vicarious liability." Companies are also sometimes tasked with ensuring that trucks in their fleets are roadworthy, so a lapse in maintenance might be a sign of company negligence. Also, it isn’t uncommon for trucking companies to pressure drivers to complete unreasonable delivery schedules, requiring them to either break the speed limit or work longer than legally allowed.