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Recent Truck Accident Articles

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What to Do After a Truck Accident in California

March 24, 2026 | Jude Redkey

After a truck accident, everything can change in a matter of seconds. You may be dealing with serious injuries, a damaged vehicle, and growing medical bills while trying to make sense of what just…

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Determining Fault in Wide-Turn Truck Accidents

March 6, 2026 | Jude Redkey

A wide right turn by a semi-truck can unfold in seconds. One moment, you are driving beside a turning truck in Stockton traffic, and the next, a massive trailer crosses into your lane. The impact can…

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When to Contact a Lawyer for a Truck Accident

March 6, 2026 | Jude Redkey

A truck crash involving commercial vehicles can leave accident victims facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and unanswered questions. Meanwhile, insurance companies and the…

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Overview Of Truck Accident Liability In California

February 17, 2026 | Jude Redkey

A truck crash does not just cause injuries. It disrupts work, finances, and daily life all at once. Medical decisions pile up. Insurance calls start coming in. Clear answers are often hard to find.…

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Tractor Trailer Nearly Falls into San Joaquin River After Highway Crash

June 3, 2025 | Jude Redkey

On June 6th, 2025, CBS News reported that a semi-truck nearly collapsed off of a bridge and fell into the San Joaquin River after a crash on a highway. The crash is still under a more comprehensive…

Damaged truck after highway accident with debris scattered on the road under clear sky.

Your Guide to Recovering Compensation for Lost Wages After a Truck Accident in California

April 23, 2025 | Jude Redkey

Were you involved in a bad crash with a commercial truck in Stockton or elsewhere in the San Joaquin Valley? A serious injury could keep you off the job for days, weeks, months, or even…

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An Overview of the Most Important Federal Trucking Safety Regulations

April 1, 2025 | Jude Redkey

A fully loaded tractor trailer in California can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. It is also typically around 72 feet long. Given the incredible size of large commercial trucks, it is imperative that…

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A Tractor Trailer has 18 Wheels—And They All Matter

February 18, 2025 | Jude Redkey

You will often hear tractor trailers referred to as eighteen wheelers. As the name suggests, there are eighteen wheels on the large commercial vehicle—ten on a typical truck and eight on a typical…

Overturned truck on highway with traffic cones; clear sky and empty road, emphasizing accident scene and safety measures.

Seven Mistakes to Avoid After a Truck Accident in Stockton

December 18, 2024 | Jude Redkey

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that there are approximately 14,000 commercial truck accidents in our state each year. Given the immense size of commercial trucks—up to 80,000…

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An Overview of Federal and California State Truck Safety Regulations

December 4, 2024 | Jude Redkey

A fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds in California. Given the large size of commercial trucks, they pose an inherent risk. It is imperative that truckers and trucking…

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How to Maximize Your Compensation for Pain and Suffering After a Truck Accident

October 17, 2024 | Jude Redkey

Were you hurt in a semi-truck accident in Stockton? It is imperative that you are able to get justice and compensation for your damages—including for your pain and suffering. A large truck can…

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Highway 99 Temporarily Shut Down After Tractor Trailer Catches Fire Near Stockton

October 7, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On September 27th, 2024, CBS News reported that highway 99 was temporarily shut down after a commercial truck caught fire. The incident happened at approximately 2:00 AM. However, the morning commute…

Damaged truck with a smashed front end on a highway, highlighting a severe collision scene.

What Makes Truck Accident Claims Different from Other Types of Crashes

August 19, 2024 | Jude Redkey

A fully loaded tractor trailer in California is approximately 72 feet long. It can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Unfortunately, these large vehicles can end up in devastating accidents. For…

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How Much Liability Insurance Coverage to Commercial Trucks Have in California?

July 24, 2024 | Jude Redkey

The standard tractor trailer in California is approximately 72 feet long. That is nearly the length of the average high school basketball court. When fully loaded, these tractors are permitted to…

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What are the Training and Licensing Requirements for Truck Drivers in California?

June 21, 2024 | Jude Redkey

A fully loaded commercial tractor trailer is more than 70 feet long and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Given the immense size, it is not a surprise that trucks pose an inherent safety hazard. All…

Car accident scene with debris and injured person on road, depicting vehicle collision aftermath.

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Semi-Truck On Highway in Stockton

June 4, 2024 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC 10, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a semi-truck near Stockton, California. The fatal crash happened on the southbound lane of Highway 99, just before 5:00…

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Fire Truck in Stockton Slams into Home, Two People Hurt in Crash

April 23, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On April 17th, 2024, NBC Bay Area reported that several people were hurt after a fire truck crashed into a home in Stockton. The emergency services hit the residential structure after a collision…

Car with front-end damage after collision with a truck on a busy road, emphasizing vehicle accident scene.

Major Semi-Truck Accident in Stockton Causes Huge Fire

March 14, 2024 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from CBS News, a major fire erupted after a semi-truck accident in Stockton. Several roads were closed on account of the fire. Thankfully, the trucker and other drivers…

Two semi-trucks driving on a highway at sunrise, showcasing transportation and logistics in motion.

Inexperienced and Undertrained Trucker Contribute to Tractor Trailer Accidents

March 5, 2024 | Jude Redkey

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that nearly 120,000 large commercial trucks were involved in motor vehicle collisions in the United States in 2021 alone. Given the large size of tractor…

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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Large Commercial Truck Near Stockton

January 30, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On January 2nd, 2024, CBS News Bay Area reported that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a tractor trailer in the Stockton area. The collision—which is still under a comprehensive…

Overturned truck in roadside accident near a rural highway, with another vehicle driving away in the distance.

A Crash Involving Semi-Truck Shut Down Highway for Multiple Hours in Stockton, California

December 20, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from CBS News Sacramento, a major crash involving a commercial truck shut down a local highway for several hours. All southbound lanes of California 99 (State Route 99) were…

Two semi-trucks driving on a highway at sunrise, showcasing transportation and logistics in motion.

Tractor Trailers and “No-Zones” in California: What You Need to Know

November 2, 2023 | Jude Redkey

Large commercial trucks are involved in a highly disproportionate share of fatal motor vehicle collisions. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that there were more than 5,700 deadly tractor…

Damaged car after collision with truck on a wet road, highlighting the importance of road safety and attentive driving.

Five Things that Should Be Evaluated After a Semi-Truck Accident

September 21, 2023 | Jude Redkey

Tractor trailer crashes are on the rise. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that 5,700 people were killed in semi-truck accidents nationwide in 2021. Many thousands more people sustained…

Damaged truck on highway after a serious accident, showcasing wreckage and debris on the road at sunrise.

A Semi-Truck Hit Me When It Merged Into My Lane (Know Your Rights)

August 29, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), there are nearly 3,500 fatal crashes reported in the state each year. Many tens of thousands more collisions result in devastating…