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If a semi barreled into you on the 60 or a delivery rig sideswiped you on Perris Boulevard, you already understand the chaos a big-rig crash unleashes. Medical bills grow by the hour and multiple insurance adjusters start calling before you have even processed what happened. You deserve space to recover while someone else handles the legal brawl. Thompson Law steps in so you can focus on healing. Call now for a FREE CASE REVIEW.
A truck crash is rarely a simple two-driver dispute. You may face the driver, the trucking company, a freight broker, a maintenance contractor, and even a parts manufacturer, each armed with its own insurer and defense team. Federal safety regulations, California vehicle codes, and Riverside County ordinances all collide in these claims. Sorting out who violated which rule and how that violation hurt you is critical to securing full compensation. Request your FREE CONSULTATION today.
Commercial carriers have rapid-response teams that arrive at crash scenes within hours. They lock down black-box data, collect statements, and build a defense designed to limit your payout. Without quick legal action, records can disappear and liability gets blurred. Thompson Law knows the playbook and moves fast to preserve every shred of evidence. Start your FREE CASE REVIEW.
Our national-level resources pair with local knowledge of Riverside County courts. We have secured more than $1.9 billion for injury victims, and you pay nothing unless we win. Some of our recent wins include the following:
Thompson Law answers calls around the clock and keeps you updated at every step. Don’t wait. Get a legal team that’s won against big insurance companies and national trucking carriers. Request a FREE CONSULTATION now.
Some frequent causes of Moreno Valley truck wrecks include:
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From your first call, we lock down evidence, coordinate medical records, and negotiate aggressively. You focus on getting better; we handle the rest. The first step to seeking justice is a FREE CASE REVIEW with us.
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize serious injury claims, and they know truck crashes can be worth far more than a typical fender-bender. A seasoned truck-accident lawyer levels the field by demanding logbooks, black-box downloads, driver qualification files, and maintenance histories. Our firm handles the calls, the paperwork, and the negotiations so you can focus on recovery. Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION.
It’s important to act early especially if any of the scenarios below apply. The following scenarios often require immediate legal support to protect your rights and maximize your potential recovery:
Extended hospital stays or surgeries signal high-value claims that carriers try to settle cheap. Insurance carriers are quick to downplay the severity to save money. A lawyer ensures your medical costs and future care needs are fully accounted for.
Multi-vehicle pileups on SR-60 or I-215 create a blame game among several drivers and insurers. Multiple insurers may point fingers in different directions. Legal guidance is essential to sort through the chaos and establish a clear picture of fault.
Commercial carriers have legal teams ready to act from the moment a crash happens. Their goal? Minimize payouts. You need an experienced advocate who understands federal trucking regulations and won’t back down.
Fast money is usually low money. Don’t fall for these insurance adjuster tactics. These offers are designed to close the case before you fully understand the long-term costs. Have an attorney review any settlement before you accept.
When drivers offer conflicting stories or the police report lacks detail, insurers may use the ambiguity to deny your claim. Our team conducts an independent investigation to uncover critical evidence and clarify what really happened.
Wrongful death claims require detailed legal, financial, and medical analysis. Families facing such tragedy deserve support that’s both compassionate and highly skilled in navigating the legal complexities of fatal truck crashes.
No two truck accidents are alike, and each type involves unique legal and technical challenges. At Thompson Law, our attorneys are experienced in handling a wide variety of commercial and industrial vehicle crashes. We investigate every detail, from black box data to maintenance logs and driver history, to build a strong case. Below are just common case examples we’ve handled in the past:
Each type presents unique legal and safety considerations. Let us review your case and determine the best legal strategy. Start your FREE CASE REVIEW with us.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Moreno Valley, you may be entitled to several forms of compensation under California law. You may be eligible for various kinds of damages such as economic damages, non-economic damages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages. Let’s break it down below.
These cover quantifiable financial losses such as lost wages, future earning capacity, and property damage which includes any vehicle repair or replacement.
Not all losses come with receipts. These damages reflect emotional trauma, anxiety, loss of companionship, and the impact the accident has on your overall quality of life.
Physical pain from injuries can persist for months or years. Pain and suffering compensates for ongoing discomfort, chronic conditions, and the toll taken on your day-to-day functioning.
In rare but egregious cases, such as when a trucking company violates safety rules or a driver is found intoxicated, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the wrongdoing and deter future negligence.
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Liability may extend beyond the driver to include the carrier that set unsafe schedules, the shop that skipped brake inspections, or the shipper that overloaded the trailer. California’s pure comparative negligence law means you can still recover damages even if you share some fault, though your award is reduced by your percentage. Identifying every liable party maximizes your recovery. Call us for a FREE CASE REVIEW.
In any personal injury case, proving negligence is the legal foundation for securing compensation. But when a commercial truck is involved, things get more complex. You’re not only dealing with a potentially negligent driver, but possibly a company, third-party maintenance provider, or cargo handler as well. Each party has a duty to follow both California laws and strict federal trucking regulations. To win your claim, we must establish that someone failed in their legal duty, and that failure directly caused your injuries and losses. Here’s how we break that down.
Truck drivers and the companies that employ them are legally required to operate in a safe and responsible manner. This includes following speed limits, inspecting vehicles before each trip, obeying Hours of Service regulations, and securing cargo properly. Carriers must also ensure their drivers are qualified, trained, and medically fit for duty. In short, they must take reasonable steps to prevent harm to others on the road. This duty of care extends to all motorists, pedestrians, and anyone else who could be affected by unsafe trucking operations.
A breach occurs when the driver or company fails to meet those legal obligations. This could mean driving too fast through an active construction zone on SR-60, skipping mandatory rest breaks, or knowingly putting a truck with faulty brakes on the road. Some breaches are easy to spot, like running a red light or texting while driving. Others require digging into driver logbooks, maintenance records, or even surveillance footage. At Thompson Law, we know what to look for and how to prove that corners were cut or laws were broken.
After showing there was a breach, we must link that breach directly to your injuries. For example, if a truck’s tires blew out due to poor maintenance and that caused a multi-car pileup, we have to clearly connect that mechanical failure to your harm. We often use black-box data, dash cam footage, accident reconstruction experts, and GPS logs to establish a timeline and show exactly how the crash unfolded. The stronger this link, the harder it is for the defense to argue that something else was to blame.
Finally, we document the full extent of your losses. This includes all past and future medical expenses, lost wages from time off work, and any long-term disability or diminished earning capacity. But damages aren’t just financial. We also gather evidence of how the crash affected your daily life, physical pain, emotional distress, and the inability to enjoy activities you once did. These losses are real, and you deserve to be fully compensated for every one of them.
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In truck accident investigations, two of the most powerful sources of evidence are the truck’s electronic control module (ECM), often called the black box, and the driver’s logbooks. The black box records vital data in the moments leading up to the crash, including the vehicle’s speed, braking force, engine status, and the duration of continuous driving. These records can confirm whether the driver was speeding, failed to brake, or operated the truck beyond safe limits. Together, these records can show a clear chain of negligence, if they are preserved in time. FREE CASE REVIEW available.
A spoliation or preservation letter legally requires the carrier to keep black-box downloads, maintenance records, and driver logs. Sending it quickly prevents crucial data from being overwritten or “lost.” Thompson Law dispatches these letters immediately after we are hired.
We begin with a detailed intake, explain your rights, and assign a dedicated legal team. We gather evidence, coordinate medical care, and handle every negotiation. You receive frequent updates and owe nothing unless we win. FREE CASE REVIEW anytime.
Early treatment creates a medical paper trail that links your injuries to the crash, and an official police report locks in critical facts of the collision. Both documents fortify your claim and shut down disputes from insurers.
Truck accidents often result in more serious injuries due to the sheer size and weight of commercial vehicles. Victims may suffer from:
If you’ve been injured in a truck or rideshare accident in the Moreno Valley area, you have several options for immediate and follow-up care:
Filing a police report after a truck accident in Moreno Valley is a crucial step in building a strong injury claim. This official document records essential details such as time, location, involved parties, and the officer’s preliminary assessment of fault. It serves as a key piece of evidence when insurers or opposing attorneys try to dispute your version of events. To obtain a copy, you can request a Collision Report directly from the Moreno Valley Police Department at 22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos or access it online through the LexisNexis eCrash portal.
Once we have the report, our legal team analyzes the officer’s notes, compares them with black-box data and eyewitness accounts, and uses that information to reinforce your case. Contact us for a FREE CASE REVIEW.
Truck accident victims often face powerful insurance companies whose goal is to minimize payouts. Don’t let them pressure you into accepting a settlement that doesn’t reflect the true extent of your injuries, losses, and long-term needs. At Thompson Law, we know their tactics, and we don’t back down.
Our legal team thoroughly investigates your case, works with medical and accident reconstruction experts, and builds a claim that stands up in negotiations or in court. Whether your case involves catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, or disputed liability, we pursue every available dollar to ensure you’re not left paying out of pocket later.
You only get one chance to secure justice. Make it count. Contact Thompson Law today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
You generally have two years from the crash date to file a personal injury lawsuit in California. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. If you fail to file your claim within this time frame, you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely, regardless of how strong your case is. If the truck involved was owned or operated by a government entity, such as a city department, you may need to file a government claim within just six months.
Immediately. Fast legal action preserves evidence that can vanish within days. Critical evidence like dashcam footage, maintenance records, driver logs, and black box data can be lost or destroyed if not secured quickly. An experienced truck accident attorney will begin working right away to preserve this evidence, speak with witnesses while memories are still fresh, and protect your rights while you focus on healing.
Truck accidents are significantly more complex than typical car accidents. Commercial trucks are large, heavy vehicles that tend to cause more serious injuries and property damage. They involve multiple parties, heavier vehicles, federal regulations, and far higher stakes. Additionally, since trucking companies carry much larger insurance policies, their insurers are often more aggressive in defending these claims.
Yes. California’s pure comparative negligence law lets you recover damages reduced by your share of fault. or example, if you are awarded $100,000 but found to be 30 percent at fault, you would still be entitled to receive $70,000. This legal standard allows injured parties to recover damages as long as they are not entirely responsible for the accident.
Parents or legal guardians may file on behalf of minors, and spouses may claim loss of consortium. Children are entitled to compensation for medical treatment, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and any long-term impacts on their development and quality of life. If your spouse was injured, you may be able to pursue a claim for loss of consortium. This allows you to recover damages for the loss of companionship, emotional support, and the strain the injury has placed on your relationship. Our team guides families through every step.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $1.9 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
