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Hit by a Semi-Truck on SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and the Orange Crush Interchange? Orange / Santa Ana Big-Rig Accident Lawyer Short answer: If you were struck by a semi-truck, big-rig, 18-wheeler, or commercial tractor-trailer on SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and the Orange Crush Interchange in Orange / Santa Ana, you likely have access to $1 million to $25+ million in commercial insurance coverage under federal FMCSA regulations. Semi-truck cases are won through immediate evidence preservation — the electronic logging device (ELD), the trucking company‘s maintenance records, the driver’s hours-of-service logs, and the vehicle’s dashcam footage. Settlements for serious semi-truck injuries commonly run $500,000 to $20,000,000+. You have two years to file (CCP §335.1). Call Sky Law Group at (844) 475-9529 — Hablamos Español. SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and the Orange Crush Interchange is a major semi-truck corridor in Orange / Santa Ana. The SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and especially the “Orange Crush” interchange where I-5, SR-22, and SR-57 converge is one of California’s most complex freeway interchanges. Commercial trucks navigate multiple lane changes, high-speed merges, and interchange ramps simultaneously, often while under hours-of-service pressure. Federal Trucking Insurance Requirements — Why Semi-Truck Cases Are Worth More Under 49 CFR §387.9, interstate motor carriers must maintain minimum liability insurance based on cargo type: General freight: $750,000 minimum, often $1M-$5M Hazardous materials: $5,000,000 minimum Oil and petroleum: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 Many carriers voluntarily carry $5M-$25M umbrella to protect against catastrophic judgments In addition to the trucking company’s primary policy, cases often involve: […]