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Trucking companies must carry far more insurance than a car, and many records of what happened are kept only for months. Talk to us early, so the evidence is still there.

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We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

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  • $6.25MPersonal injuryA confidential personal injury settlement.
  • $5MAuto accidentFor a husband and wife after the husband suffered a brachial plexus injury.
  • $2.34MAccident claimA win for a client injured in an accident.
  • $1.5MAuto accidentA win for a client injured in an auto accident.

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Here to protect your interests, not the trucking company's

Trucking companies have a team.You should have one too.

Trucking companies and their insurers bring adjusters, investigators and lawyers to serious crashes, and they value claims to control cost, not to make you whole. After a crash on Rice Avenue, Rose Avenue or the 101, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Did the truck driver, the trucking company or another driver cause the crash?
  2. Could more than one company be responsible, such as the one that owns the trailer or the one that loaded it?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment and lost income months from now, not just today?

From one of our car accident cases

The insurer's best offer$410,000

What we won for our client$4.4M

A car accident that left our client with a neck injury. Most people would have taken the offer. We won more than ten times as much.

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Our office in Oxnard

Local truck accident lawyers,right here in Oxnard.

Not every firm that advertises in Oxnard has an office here. We do.

Our office on Town Center Drive is a short drive from the 101 at Oxnard Boulevard, about 7 miles from Port Hueneme. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in Ventura County, at home or in the hospital.

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Why choose Valero Law Group?

We champion every case,big and small.

Whether your case is worth $5,000 or $5 million, we bring the same skill, attention and determination to every client we represent.

So don't let the size of your case keep you from seeking justice: every injury deserves serious representation. Let us fight for the compensation you're owed while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.

They made me feel like a priority, and they put my needs first as a client.

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What you can recover aftera California truck accident.

The truck driver, the trucking company and anyone else who caused the crash can be held responsible for what it cost you.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Repairing or replacing your vehicle

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • $750,000The insurance minimum for most freight trucksUnder federal rules for interstate carriers and California law for carriers here, with $1 million to $5 million for fuel and hazardous loads. Serious injuries can cost more, so who else may be responsible matters.
  • 6 monthsHow long drivers' logs must be keptTrucking companies only have to keep drivers' logs for six months and inspection reports for three months. Asking for them to be preserved early protects the evidence.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultCalifornia's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.

After a truck crash in Oxnard,what comes next.

The report, the trucking company and its records, and deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On the 101, the CHP's Ventura office usually takes the report, and you can request it online. On Oxnard's city streets it's usually Oxnard Police, whose reports are sold online through CRASHDOCS. Without the report number, call Police Records at (805) 385-7650.
  • Write down the USDOT number
    Interstate trucks must show the carrier's name and its USDOT number, usually on the door. With it, anyone can look the company up for free on FMCSA's Company Snapshot, which shows its safety rating, inspections and crashes.
  • Drivers' hours are limited, and logged
    Federal rules limit an interstate truck driver to 11 hours of driving after 10 hours off duty, and California's rules limit drivers within the state to 12. Most long-haul trucks record those hours electronically. Some local and farm trucks are exempt, including farm hauls at planting and harvest time, so the records that exist depend on the truck.
  • Drug and alcohol tests after a crash
    If someone died, or if the truck driver was cited and someone was taken for treatment or a vehicle was towed, the trucking company must test its driver: for alcohol within 8 hours, and for drugs within 32. Those results are evidence worth asking for early.
  • The trucking company answers for its driver
    California holds an employer responsible for harm its employees cause on the job, and federal rules make the carrier responsible for making its drivers follow the safety rules. The company that owns the trailer or loaded it may be responsible too.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a city, county or state vehicle or the road itself was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months: to the City of Oxnard for its streets, or to Caltrans for the 101.
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Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
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Common questionsafter an Oxnard truck accident.

How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in California?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months. Call us early, so no deadline slips by and the truck's records are still there.
Who is responsible for a truck accident?
It may be the driver and the trucking company they drive for: California holds an employer responsible for harm its employees cause on the job. The company that owns the trailer or loaded it, or another driver, may be responsible too. When more than one is, each may have its own insurance.
How much insurance does a trucking company have to carry?
Most freight trucks must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage, under federal rules for interstate carriers and California law for carriers here. Loads of fuel or hazardous materials need $1 million to $5 million, and California carriers that run only vehicles under 10,000 pounds need $300,000. Serious injuries can cost more than that, so we look at everyone who may be responsible.
The truck was serving the Port of Hueneme. Does that change anything?
If the truck belonged to a trucking company, the usual rules generally apply. The Port itself is run by the Oxnard Harbor District, which describes itself as a political subdivision of the State of California, so if a Port vehicle or Port property was involved, a six-month claim deadline may apply. Call us early so we can check.
Where do truck crashes happen in Oxnard?
Trucks serving the Port of Hueneme reach the 101 on Hueneme Road and Rice Avenue, and Ventura County's freight study found repeated truck crashes on Rice Avenue and at its 101 interchange.
How much is my Oxnard truck accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. The first offer is often low, so a free case review is the best way to know before you accept anything.
Do you have an office in Oxnard?
Yes. Our office is at 1000 Town Center Dr, Suite 300, Oxnard, CA 93036, across from The Collection at RiverPark. Come in if you like, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does a truck accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.
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