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Truck Accidents

California Attorneys Representing Victims of Semi Truck and Other Trucking Accidents

The injuries resulting from a big rig truck accident, semi truck accident or other truck accident are often severe, impacting both a victim and their family members for a long time to come. Lives are forever changed by paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or brain injuries. Holding the responsible party accountable for their negligent actions may be the only way to achieve any form of justice.

Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer is an Oakland-based law firm with experience and resources that make a real difference for semi truck accident victims in the Bay Area and Northern California. For more than 30 years, our attorneys have proven their ability to successfully take on the commercial trucking industry and its insurance carriers. They strive to obtain excellent results for our clients.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries resulting from a big rig crash, know that you are not alone. We will stand by your side from Day One, helping to you recover the funds necessary to move forward. Contact us to to have your case reviewed at no charge by a personal injury lawyer experienced in handling serious truck accident cases.

Determining Liability in a Trucking Accident Cases

Semi truck accident cases are complex. Many factors need to be considered to determine the cause of an accident and who is ultimately at fault. In our investigation of these cases, we have found accidents resulted from:

  • Truck driver negligence, fatigue, or substance use
  • A lack of training on the part of the trucking company
  • An improperly loaded truck and falling debris
  • Defective roadways
  • Poor truck maintenance

Depending upon our discovery, we may be able to pursue action against the driver, the trucking company, parts manufacturers, or government entities.

Put Our Experience On Your Side

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious, catastrophic or fatal injury we can help. If you are an attorney interested in referring a truck accident case involving serious injury or wrongful death to our firm — your inquiry will be reviewed by our lawyers and receive a prompt response.

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Spotlight Case
A 53 year old outside salesman was injured when his vehicle was rear ended on the freeway by a fuel truck, suffering a herniated disc at L5-S1 for which he had surgery. The defendant admitted liability but contested damages. The case was tried in Las Vegas, NV.

Result: $2,554,221 jury verdict.

Office Location
1999 Harrison St.
Suite 1600
Oakland, CA94612
U.S.A.
Phone: 866-675-1929

Fax: 510-832-1918 - E-Mail

Contra Costa County: 925-820-0335

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