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Westminster sits between the I-405 and SR-22 and is crossed by busy streets like Beach Boulevard (SR-39), Bolsa Avenue, Westminster Boulevard, Goldenwest Street and Magnolia Street. Delivery vans, box trucks and big rigs use these corridors every day. When a truck crashes into a car, motorcycle or pedestrian, the injuries are often serious and the insurance companies move fast.

Why Westminster Truck Accidents Are Different

A truck crash is not the same as a car crash. Commercial trucks are heavy, drivers are subject to federal safety rules (FMCSA regulations on hours of service, vehicle inspection and driver qualifications), and more than one party may be responsible: the driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, a maintenance contractor or a manufacturer. Trucking companies often send an investigator or adjuster right away. Read our guide on what to do if a trucking company investigator calls.

Common Causes of Truck Crashes Near Westminster

• Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
• Unsafe lane changes and sideswipes on the 405 and 22 (see I-405 semi-truck crashes)
• Speeding and following too closely
• Poorly maintained brakes and tires
• Overloaded or improperly secured cargo
• Delivery drivers rushing on surface streets (hit by a delivery truck)

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Westminster

1. Call 911 and get medical care, even if you think you are fine.
2. Photograph everything: the truck, its company name and DOT number, plates, damage, skid marks and your injuries.
3. Get witness names and contact details.
4. Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company or its insurer before getting advice.
5. Call us quickly. Evidence such as the truck’s electronic logging data and dash camera video can be overwritten. We can send a preservation request to the company. See what to do after a truck accident.

What Your Claim May Include

Depending on the facts, compensation can include medical bills, future care, lost income, loss of earning ability, pain and suffering, and property damage. Every case is different and no result can be guaranteed. Learn more in who pays medical bills after a semi-truck accident and who is at fault in a semi-truck accident. For our full county guide, see our Orange County truck accident lawyer page.

Deadlines

The general deadline to file an injury lawsuit in California is two years (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or other public entity vehicle was involved, a claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code §911.2). See our statute of limitations guide.

Westminster Truck Accident FAQ

How much does a Westminster truck accident lawyer cost?

The consultation is free, and Sky Law Group works on contingency, so there is no fee unless we recover compensation.

Who can be held responsible for a truck accident?

Possibly the driver, the trucking company, a cargo or loading company, a maintenance provider or a parts manufacturer, depending on what caused the crash.

What evidence matters most in a truck accident case?

Photos, the police report, witness statements, the truck’s black box and electronic logging data, driver logs, maintenance records and dash camera video. Some of it can be overwritten, so act quickly.

How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in California?

Generally two years from the injury, and as little as six months when a government entity is involved.

What if I was partly at fault?

California uses comparative negligence, so your compensation may be reduced by your share of fault, but you can often still recover.

Should I talk to the trucking company’s insurance adjuster?

Be careful. Anything you say can be used to reduce your claim. Talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or signing anything. See insurance adjuster tricks.

Do you handle cases for families after a fatal truck crash?

Yes. See our wrongful death guide or call us to talk through your options.

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