Truck Accidents

The trucking accident legal team led by attorney Mark Boskovich at Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, works hard to obtain the fair and just compensation that you deserve. Our trucking accident law firm has successfully litigated more than a dozen cases against trucking companies resulting in verdicts and settlements of more than $100 million while helping those left harmed or without a loved one in a position to better heal from their loss. We have represented numerous families in big rig wrongful death lawsuits who have lost loved ones due to the dangerous condition of highways along with the negligence of truck drivers, trucking companies, and truck manufacturers.

As proud as we are of the financial compensation that we get for our injured clients, we are just as proud of the fact that our highways and roadways are safer for motorists after we get done with a case. Our skilled trial attorneys do so by helping truck accident victims recover full compensation for their injuries and by pushing for new laws and regulations that increase safety standards for the trucking industry.

In securing a $9.5 million wrongful death settlement for the family of the victim of a big rig truck accident on Highway 17, the law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard also worked to protect the safety of all motorists. The settlement ensures that the owner of the trucking company will go to jail if he does not obey trucking laws. In addition, we continue to push for state legislation that will require all truck drivers to receive mandatory behind the wheel training before becoming licensed.

It is impossible to put a price on roadway safety. Money, however, is sometimes the only way to get the attention of transport companies and owner-operators. We have gained a formidable reputation in the insurance and trucking industries -- they know we aren’t afraid to go to trial, and won’t stop fighting until we secure fair and just compensation for our clients.

• $20.05 million confidential settlement
• $18.7 million Monterey County Jones jury verdict
• $13.7 million Dang v. Well Trucking jury verdict
• $10 million confidential settlement
• $9.5 million Highway 17 settlement
• $8.4 million confidential settlement
• $5.4 million confidential settlement
• $5.35 million confidential settlement
• $3.75 million settlement
• $1.85 million jury verdict
• $1.6 million settlement
• $1.3 million settlement

It is important to understand that many trucking companies have their own accident response teams that are dispatched immediately to the accident scene. These accident response teams start their own investigation, collect evidence, and start developing a defense with well-financed law firms against your truck injury accident claim.

At Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, we take a two-pronged approach to truck accident cases. First, we focus on our clients and on protecting their rights to maximum compensation. This includes fighting aggressively against insurance and trucking companies, obtaining valuable black box data and evidence, and employing a full team of accident re-constructionists, industry experts, lawyers, and support staff to take the case to trial if necessary. Our primary goal is helping accident victims receive the compensation they deserve after a devastating and catastrophic trucking accident.

Secondly, we use our financial resources to fight for change within the trucking industry. We use financial and legal incentives to encourage California trucking companies and drivers to improve their standards and safety protocols. We know that in doing so, we can protect even more drivers from harm and devastation.

At Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, our lawyers work tirelessly to establish liability and hold the negligent parties responsible after a devastating trucking accident. There are often numerous parties responsible. That’s why we leave no stone unturned in our investigation and use our resources to obtain valuable evidence to build your case and identify all liable parties. Our lawyers have helped victims of trucking accidents for decades and are ready to put our knowledge and experience to work for you. We can help recover compensation for accident victims in cases involving:

• Truck driver negligence
  • Truck driver fatigue
  • DUI or drug use
  • Speeding
• Trucking company negligence
  • Improper maintenance of vehicles
  • Breaking Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration rules and regulations
  • Improper driver training
• Shipping company negligence
  • Improperly loaded cargo
• Truck manufacturer negligence
  • Defective parts or accessories
  • Tire blowout

When a large commercial big rig or semi-truck tries to stop suddenly, the results can be catastrophic. Commercial vehicles need more time to come to a complete stop and when they’re forced to slam on the brakes they run the risk of jackknifing, rolling over, or slamming into other vehicles. Some of the most common types of trucking accidents include, but are not limited to:

• Rear end trucking accidents
• Jackknife trucking accidents
• Rollover trucking accidents
• Underride trucking accidents
• Head-on trucking accidents
• T-bone trucking accidents
• Brake Failure
• Defective Truck Equipment

Unfortunately, minimum insurance requirements for truck drivers haven’t changed in decades, but medical expenses and health insurance costs have skyrocketed. After a trucking accident, injured accident victims are likely to experience severe and life-threatening injuries that could result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses. The majority of auto insurance policies won’t be able to pay even a fraction of these costs, which is why it’s important to have an experienced trucking accident lawyer on your side from the very start. At Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, our lawyers have helped injured trucking accident victims recover the money needed to pay for treating their injuries, including but not limited to:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones and joint injuries
• Burn injuries
• Loss of limb

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident on any California road, including:

• Highway 17
• Highway 152
• Highway 101
• Highway 1
• Highway 680
• Highway 580
• Highway 5
• Highway 33

or any other California roadway, contact one of our experienced attorneys right away. Trucking accidents are often severe and can cause lifelong pain and suffering, as well as permanent disability. As such, you need an experienced and aggressive law firm on your side that has the knowledge and resources to tackle these large and complex cases. At Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, our San Jose trucking accident litigation attorneys are ready to fight for you from the moment you are injured.

To learn more about how we can assist you after a trucking accident, call us at (408) 289-1417 to schedule a free consultation. One of our attorneys will meet with you personally to discuss your accident. Together, we can help you choose the legal option that is best for you and your family. We will represent truck injury accident victims in San Jose, Santa Clara County, the San Francisco Bay Area or anywhere in California.