Northern California Truck Accident Attorneys

Bay Area – Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek

The sheer weight and size of tractor-trailers means that cars and other vehicles usually lose in accidents involving a big truck. The injuries are usually severe and fatalities are common. If you are involved in a truck accident, it is important to learn about your options. You may be able to obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other costs of your accident.

A law firm with a record of accomplishment in truck accidents

At the Walnut Creek, California, law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook (CMS&C), our attorneys have been helping victims of trucking accidents since 1979. In that time, we have acquired a reputation as lawyers who will vigorously advocate for seriously injured clients, including those injured in a truck accident.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a truck accident, contact Bay Area lawyers who will fight to get you the compensation you need and deserve. Call CMS&C at 800-496-9152 for a free initial consultation.

Examples of accidents

Our lawyers have an enviable record of accomplishment, winning substantial verdicts and settlements for truck wreck victims. Some of our cases have involved:

• Drunk truck driver and truck driver under the influence of drugs
• Semi driver refusing to let other vehicles merge
• Trucker driving too fast for conditions
• Truck driver fatigue
• Shredded truck tires on the highway
• Big rig forcing smaller vehicle off the road
• Defects in tractor-trailer equipment such as brakes, lights and couplings

$2.75 million dollar recovery for pedestrian death 2010
This case involves the wrongful death of a 5 year old kindergarten student who was being escorted to school by a teacher employed by the University of California after having been dropped off at a bus stop by a driver for the Berkeley Unified School District.

How we build a strong case

We investigate every case thoroughly, employing skilled investigators, interviewing witnesses and analyzing the driver's travel and maintenance logs. We consult with medical experts to determine the nature of your injuries and their impact on your life.

If you have been injured in a truck accident or are grieving over the loss of a loved one in a collision, contact our California truck accident lawyers at CMS&C to learn how we may be able to help. Call us at 800-496-9152 for a free initial consultation.