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California is home to some of the nation’s most dangerous shipping corridors. At Scranton Law Firm, we have deep experience litigating crashes in documented “black spots” across Northern California, including the Altamont Pass (I-580)<\/strong>, the I-880 corridor through Oakland<\/strong>, and the Donner Pass (I-80)<\/strong>. These routes carry thousands of heavily laden semi-trucks daily, often leading to devastating multi-vehicle pileups during weather events or high-traffic hours.<\/p>\n Commercial trucking is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)<\/strong>. These laws strictly dictate how many hours a driver can be on the road, how frequently the truck must be inspected, and what medical certifications a driver must hold. We perform a deep-dive audit of logbooks and Electronic Logging Device (ELD)<\/strong> data to find violations\u2014often finding that driver fatigue or skipped maintenance was the true cause of the crash.<\/p>\n Unlike a typical car accident, commercial trucks carry high-limit policies, often ranging from $750,000 to over $5 million<\/strong>. However, the insurance carriers for these companies are aggressive. They will send a “defense team” to the scene or the hospital within hours to try and get you to sign a release. You need a firm with the reputation and resources to go toe-to-toe with corporate giants.<\/p>\n Whether your accident happened on the Bay Area’s Highway 4<\/strong> or the congested Central Valley I-5 stretch<\/strong>, the two-year statute of limitations<\/strong> applies. However, evidence like Black Box data can be legally destroyed after a short period if not preserved\u2014call us today to secure your claim.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nELD Data and FMCSR Violations: Holding Carriers Accountable<\/h3>\n
Recovering Damages from Multi-Million Dollar Corporations<\/h3>\n