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We've won over $500 million for our clients, including $2.1 million after a crash with a commercial truck.

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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.
  • $2.1MTruck accidentA settlement for a client with spinal and orthopedic injuries after a crash with a commercial truck.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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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 have claims staff and lawyers, and the records that show what happened, like the driver's logs and the truck's data, are in their hands. After a crash on I‑10, Highway 86 or Varner Road, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Was the truck driver, the trucking company or another driver at fault?
  2. Was the driver over their hours, or the truck poorly maintained or overloaded?
  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.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Our office in Palm Desert

Local truck accident lawyers,right here in Palm Desert.

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

We know the valley's truck routes, from I‑10 to Highway 86 and Varner Road. Come to our office on Country Club Drive, or we'll come to you anywhere in the Coachella Valley.

Nearby officesRiversideSan BernardinoPalmdale

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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I got hit by a semi-truck on the streets and I was severely injured. Eric Sapir was very helpful and caring. He made sure I got the right doctor to take care of all medical needs to help me get my health back on track!
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What you can recover aftera truck accident in California.

Whoever caused the crash, whether the driver, the trucking company or another company behind the truck, 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
  • 1 in 3vehicles on I‑10 at Dillon Road is a truckMost of them big rigs, according to Caltrans counts verified in 2017. Dillon Road is in Coachella, about 10 miles east of Palm Desert.
  • $750,000The insurance minimum for most big rigsTrucking companies hauling for hire across state lines (49 CFR §387.9) and California carriers (Vehicle Code §34631.5) must carry at least $750,000. It's a floor, not a cap.
  • 9 in 10killed in California truck crashes were outside the truckIn 2024, 353 of the 391 people killed in crashes involving large trucks in California were in other vehicles, walking or biking (NHTSA).

After a truck crash in Palm Desert,what comes next.

The report, the truck and its records, who's responsible and the deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    CHP crash records show most big-rig crashes in the valley are on I‑10, where the CHP takes the report, and you can request it online. On Palm Desert's streets, Highway 111 included, it's the Sheriff's Palm Desert Station.
  • Write down the company and USDOT number
    Big rigs must show the company name and USDOT number on each side of the cab. With the number, anyone can look up the company's federal safety record for free on FMCSA's SAFER site.
  • Ask for the records early
    Trucking companies only have to keep drivers' logs for six months. Soon after a crash, a lawyer can send the company and its insurer a letter asking them to keep the truck, its data, the logs and any video as they are.
  • Drivers have hours limits
    Federal rules allow most truck drivers 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour window after 10 hours off, and no driving after 60 hours on duty in 7 days or 70 in 8. Drivers who stay in California can drive 12 hours in a work period, up to 80 hours on duty in 8 days.
  • More than one company may be responsible
    The driver, the trucking company, the owner of the truck or trailer, a freight broker that chose an unsafe carrier, the company that loaded the cargo, a repair shop or a parts maker. Each may have its own insurance.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If the truck belonged to a city, the county or the state, or a road hazard was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months.
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We're a Hispanic-focused firm with native Spanish-speaking attorneys. We understand your family's needs, walk you through every step in your language, and fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

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Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.

Common questionsafter a Palm Desert truck accident.

How long do I have after a truck accident?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If the truck belonged to a city, the county or the state, a written claim is usually due within six months; Highway 111 in Palm Desert is a city street now, so a claim about its condition goes to the City. The trucking company's own records may be gone sooner, so call us early.
Who is responsible for a truck accident?
Often more than one company. A trucking company is generally responsible for a crash its driver causes on the job, and can also be responsible for hiring an unsafe driver or sending out a truck it hadn't maintained. In May 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal law doesn't block a claim against a freight broker for carelessly hiring an unsafe carrier.
How much insurance does a truck carry?
Most trucking companies must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage, under federal and California law. That's a floor, not a cap: some carry more, and more than one company's policy may apply.
What if the driver owned the truck?
Even when the driver owns the truck and leases it to a carrier, federal leasing rules make the carrier take complete responsibility for operating it during the lease.
How much is my Palm Desert truck accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life, and on which companies and policies are involved. 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 Palm Desert?
Yes. Our office is at 77-564A Country Club Dr, Suite 117, Palm Desert, CA 92211, about a mile from I‑10 at Washington Street. 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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