Searching for a truck accident lawyer near me after an 18-wheeler or big-rig crash? We serve the entire Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices. No recovery, no fee. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.
Edgar P. Lombera
Personal Injury Attorney · 15+ Years
If a collision with a commercial truck left you injured, a local truck accident lawyer can help you protect your rights and pursue the medical care and financial compensation you deserve. When people search for a “truck accident lawyer near me” after a wreck on the freeway, they need someone close by who knows the local corridors, the courts, and the trucking insurers — not a call center three states away. The Law Offices of Edgar Lombera serves the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices in Redlands and Palm Springs, handling truck accident claims from the first call to settlement or verdict.
Truck cases are not car cases. An 18-wheeler, semi truck, tractor trailer, or big rig can weigh far more than a passenger car, so the injuries are more severe and the defendants — the truck driver, motor carrier, shipper or broker, a maintenance contractor, even a parts manufacturer — are more numerous. Before you speak to a trucking company’s insurer or sign anything, get clear legal advice about fault, evidence preservation, and the statute of limitations under California law. Prefer to start by phone, email, or text? A local attorney or paralegal responds quickly — and there is no fee unless we win.
Call Redlands: (909) 915-0181 • Call Palm Springs: (760) 835-9353 • Request a Free Consultation
Every truck wreck is different, and the way we prove fault and damages changes with the type of crash and the commercial vehicle involved. Our truck accident attorneys handle the full range of cases across San Bernardino and Riverside County:
Large trucks operate under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules: hours of service limits (to prevent fatigue and drowsy driving), equipment inspection and logging, vehicle weight limits, and cargo securement. Failures—bad brake maintenance, worn tire tread, missing underride guards, or improper trailer hookups—can cause rollovers, jackknifing, or rear-end impacts. Distracted or texting while driving, reckless driving, drunk driving/driving under the influence, and speeding increase risk on IE corridors (I-10, I-215, SR-210, SR-60, SR-91). Our team knows how to demand the company’s safety manuals, dispatch logs, and driver qualification files to show systemic problems within the corporation. Review the federal safety standards at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
To establish negligence, we prove the duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Potential defendant parties include the truck driver, motor carrier, shipper/broker, maintenance contractor, or manufacturer (product liability) when a component fails. We gather evidence—ECM/EDR downloads, eyewitness testimony, dash-cam video, inspection reports, and expert reconstruction. Under comparative negligence, a plaintiff can recover despite partial fault; recovery is reduced by the percentage of responsibility. If a company hides documents or violates safety rules, that supports higher legal liability and settlement leverage.
Truck crashes can cause catastrophic injuries: spinal cord trauma, orthopedic bone fractures, herniated discs, neck and knee damage, concussion/brain injury, internal bleeding, burns, lacerations/wound, and long-term pain that affects quality of life and may require a wheelchair. We help coordinate care with your physician, manage health insurance issues, and document treatment. Emotional stress and anxiety are real consequences after a violent impact.
Recoverable damages often include: medical expenses (ER, imaging, surgery, rehab), future care, lost income, property damage, and out-of-pocket costs with reimbursement. Non-economic harms include pain and suffering, loss of activities, and loss of consortium. In rare cases involving extreme misconduct (e.g., intoxication or willful violations), punitive damages may be available. Families may also bring a wrongful death claim after a fatal collision.
How much is a truck accident case worth? There is no fixed figure — every case turns on its facts. The value of a claim generally depends on the severity of your injuries and treatment, your medical bills and lost wages, whether injuries are permanent, the degree of each party’s fault, and the layers of insurance available. We never promise a specific dollar amount; instead, we build the strongest possible record so the full value of your losses is on the table during negotiation.
Truck cases usually involve multiple insurance layers: the carrier’s commercial vehicle liability, excess/umbrella policy, shipper or corporation coverage, and sometimes a product liability policy. We identify limits, track claims deadlines, and handle communication with each insurance company. If an insurer delays or denies in bad faith, we evaluate insurance bad faith exposure. Our negotiation blends evidence with practical factors—venue, jury tendencies, and the carrier’s litigation history—to pursue a fair settlement.
Real-world matters include delivery fleets (Amazon/UPS/FedEx), dump truck and garbage truck operations, tow truck crashes, and bus collisions.
Strict statute of limitations rules apply in California (and shorter notice rules can apply to public entities). We track every relevant statute and preserve rights while you treat. Call as soon as possible; early involvement lets us inspect the tractor and trailer, capture ECM data, and interview witnesses before memories fade.
The Inland Empire runs on freight. Heavy traffic on I-10, I-215, SR-60, SR-210, and SR-91 creates congestion and unique hazards like road debris, high vehicle weight, and weather risk (wind, dust; occasional snow in mountain passes). For safety research and statistics, see the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. While headlines often focus on Los Angeles or San Diego, the same safety principles apply here in Southern California.
A local truck accident attorney understands Southern California freight corridors, law enforcement practices, and court scheduling. Trucking companies dispatch rapid-response teams to a serious crash scene within hours — investigators, defense counsel, and adjusters whose job is to limit the carrier’s exposure — so a nearby attorney who can send an evidence-preservation letter and inspect the tractor and trailer quickly is a real advantage. When you choose a truck accident lawyer near you rather than a distant advertising firm, you get face-to-face meetings, faster response, and someone who treats your recovery as if you were a neighbor. From Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley, help is genuinely close.
Because we work from two offices — Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley — a local truck accident lawyer is genuinely near you across the region. The Inland Empire road network (I-10, I-15, I-215, SR-210, SR-60, and SR-91) and Highway 111 through the desert carry enormous freight volume, and we know these corridors and the courts where cases are heard. We represent injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout:
We also serve Ontario, Rialto, Yucaipa, Loma Linda, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella. ¿Busca un abogado de accidentes de camión cerca de mí? Llámenos — hablamos español.
While this page focuses on commercial truck crashes, some injuries involve other claims: car collisions, motorcycle wrecks, rideshare (Uber & Lyft) accidents, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, dog bite cases, and traumatic brain injury. If the facts point to a wrongful death claim, our attorneys explain the damages available to the family.
Edgar P. Lombera is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Edgar Lombera. He represents car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and wrongful-death victims across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless the firm wins. His practice focuses on clear, plain-language counsel so injured clients understand fault, insurance coverage, and every step from claim to court. The firm is bilingual (English / Español).
Answers to common truck accident questions. For personalized guidance, call (909) 915-0181 (Redlands) or (760) 835-9353 (Palm Springs).
Look for a local attorney who handles commercial truck cases specifically, offers a free consultation, works on contingency (no fee unless you win), and knows FMCSA rules, your local courts, and the trucking insurers. We meet clients from two Inland Empire offices — Redlands and Palm Springs — so help is genuinely nearby.
Trucking involves FMCSA rules, multiple policies, and corporate decision-making. That complexity shapes legal liability and recovery.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover compensation — the fee comes out of the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free.
Options include health insurance, MedPay, and lien-based care. We pursue reimbursement at settlement or verdict.
Texting while driving, drowsy driving, or HOS violations can establish negligence and support punitive damages in extreme cases.
Yes. We use camera networks and EDR data; we may also pursue other at-fault motorists or product liability claims if a failure contributed.
Yes—we handle 18 wheeler and tractor trailer cases across the IE and also act as commercial truck accident lawyer counsel for serious injuries.
California’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the crash, but claims against a public entity have a much shorter deadline. Talk to us early so no deadline is missed and evidence like black-box data is preserved.
Yes. We routinely handle truck accident claims across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, the Inland Empire freight corridors (I-10, I-15, I-215, SR-60, SR-91), and the Coachella Valley.
If a tractor-trailer or commercial-vehicle crash has caused injury, property damage, or the death of a loved one, get answers now. A local attorney will review fault, coverage, treatment, and next steps — free, confidential, and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
San Bernardino County · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
and the Coachella Valley
I-10 · I-15 · I-215 · SR-210 · SR-60 · SR-91
No pressure, no obligation — just answers. Tell us about your truck crash and we’ll call you back. Formulario disponible en español también.
Attorney Advertising: The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.
