Crashes involving trucks and buses are different from ordinary car accidents. A loaded tractor-trailer on the federal interstate system can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under 23 U.
S.
C. §127, and these cases often involve more than one responsible party: the driver, the motor carrier, the company that loaded the trailer, or the maker of a failed part.
Bus passengers have an added protection. A common carrier must use the utmost care and diligence for passengers’ safe carriage under Civil Code §2100. When the bus belongs to a public transit agency or school district, a written claim generally must be presented within six months under Government Code §911.2 before a lawsuit can be filed.
The guides below cover evidence, insurance and liability in commercial vehicle cases. See our truck accident and bus accident pages for help with a claim.
California sees thousands of truck accidents annually, underscoring the critical importance of understanding liability in these incidents. Determining truck accident liability in California involves intricate layers of responsibility, from drivers to companies and beyond.
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