Trucker attorneys in California will take cases throughout numerous counties, allowing you to choose the best trucker attorney for your case. Most personal injury lawyers represent people injured in vehicle accidents, but you should choose an attorney that has specific experience with truck accidents, specifically, tractor-trailer accidents.
Truckers must follows state and federal regulations. The federal regulations dictate safe standards for tractor-trailer truckers. If it is found that a trucker did not follow the safety regulations, it is possible to obtain punitive damages from the trucker or his company (usually via an insurance company, since truckers are required to carry insurance). A trucker attorney in California knows the trucking regulations and can apply them to the case to determine if negligent behavior contributed to the accident, allowing the plaintiff to pursue punitive damages.
If a loved one was severely injured or died in a truck accident, you should contact a trucker attorney in California on behalf of your loved one as soon as possible. Depending on your relationship to the accident victim, you may be able to file an action on behalf of the injured or deceased.
Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.
