{"id":1290,"date":"2026-10-22T01:13:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T01:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/truck-accident-lawyer\/top-rated-truck-accident-lawyers\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T08:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:32:39","slug":"top-rated-truck-accident-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/truck-accident-lawyer\/top-rated-truck-accident-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakersfield Truck Accident Lawyer | Colvin Accident Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A tractor-trailer inspector in a hard hat checks tire tread depth with a gauge in a fenced depot yard at dawn.\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-tractor-trailer-inspector-in-a-hard-hat-checks-tire-tread-photo.jpg\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Truck Accident Lawyer | Bakersfield, Kern County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Bakersfield Truck Accident Lawyers for Injured Drivers and Families<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Colvin Accident Lawyers represents people hurt in crashes with big rigs, delivery trucks and other commercial vehicles on Kern County roads. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a Free Case Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a Free Case Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Donald Norman Colvin \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accident-lawyer\/\">truck accident lawyer<\/a> pursues claims for people hurt in crashes with semi-trucks, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles. It also helps families who lose a loved one in one of these crashes. Colvin Accident Lawyers is based in Bakersfield, California, and represents accident victims and families in Kern County, Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi. This guide covers who may be responsible, what evidence matters, and how a claim review works. Truck cases move differently from ordinary car crashes, so early steps count.<\/p>\n<h2>What Truck Accident Representation Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A truck accident lawyer handles injury and wrongful death claims that arise from crashes involving commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles include semi-trucks, delivery trucks, box trucks, and other large work vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>These claims can cover drivers and passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and families of people killed in a crash. Some crashes involve more than one type of vehicle, and the facts decide which claims apply.<\/p>\n<p>Truck cases differ from typical car crashes in three ways. Federal and state rules govern how carriers run their trucks. More than one company can be tied to a single crash. And carriers keep large volumes of records that need to be requested early.<\/p>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers also handles car, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and bus crashes. When a truck is involved, the rules below apply.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a truck crash has left you or a family member facing injuries or losses, the company behind the driver may share responsibility, and we&#x27;d be glad to review what happened with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/green-kenworth-truck-parked-outdoors-on-a-sunny-day-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Green Kenworth truck parked outdoors on a sunny day.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible When a Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party may be responsible, and the driver is only one of them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The driver.<\/strong> A driver can be liable for negligence such as distraction, speeding, or failing to yield.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The trucking company or employer.<\/strong> In general, California can hold an employer responsible for an employee&#8217;s negligence on the job.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Companies tied to the driver or the truck.<\/strong> A company can face claims for its own choices, such as hiring or keeping a driver it should have known was unfit, or for poor maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicle owners.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=17150.\">Cal. Veh. Code \u00a7 17150<\/a>, an owner is liable for injury caused by a negligent driver using the vehicle with the owner&#8217;s permission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brokers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Others.<\/strong> Cargo loaders, maintenance contractors, and sometimes parts makers may also be involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your damages are reduced by your share of fault, so a partly at-fault person can still have a claim (<a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/cal-3d\/20\/html\/0725-01.html\">Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d<\/a> 804).<\/p>\n<p>Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, follow a different split. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Cal. Civ. Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a>, each defendant is liable only for its own percentage of those damages. The company behind the driver often holds the insurance and records that shape a claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Causes and Injuries in Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Truck crashes often trace back to fatigue, poor maintenance, unsecured cargo, distraction, impairment, or underride collisions. Knowing the likely cause helps shape which records to request.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fatigue.<\/strong> Federal rules require motor carriers subject to the hours-of-service rules, except private motor carriers of passengers (nonbusiness), to require each driver to record the driver&#8217;s duty status for every 24-hour period, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance.<\/strong> Brake or tire failure can cause a truck to lose control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cargo.<\/strong> Overloaded or improperly secured loads can shift or spill onto the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distraction or impairment.<\/strong> A driver who is texting or impaired can miss hazards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underride.<\/strong> A car can slide under the back of a trailer, which can cause severe injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blind spots and wide turns are common factors in collisions with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p>Truck crash injuries can include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, crush injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, amputations, and burns. Some symptoms appear days later, so an early medical checkup helps create a clear record. Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases often take longer to investigate because the damages records are more detailed.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Truck Claim Review Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A review starts with a consultation, moves to evidence and investigation, and then becomes an insurance claim or a lawsuit. Each step affects the next, so timing matters.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contact the firm.<\/strong> Describe the crash and schedule a consultation with Colvin Accident Lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share what you have.<\/strong> Bring the police report number, photos, medical records, insurance letters, and witness names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request the evidence early.<\/strong> Driver logs, electronic logging device data, maintenance records, and dispatch records can all matter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.7\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.7<\/a>, records may be preserved by any technology that accurately reflects all of the information in the record and remains accessible in a form that can be accurately reproduced later. After certain commercial vehicle crashes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a> requires employers to test surviving drivers as soon as practicable. If an alcohol test is not given within two hours, the employer must keep a record of why. Alcohol testing attempts stop after eight hours. Controlled substance testing attempts stop after 32 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigate liability and damages.<\/strong> Work out who was legally responsible and what your injuries and losses are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pursue the claim.<\/strong> Depending on the facts and the insurer&#8217;s response, the next step may be a demand or a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In general, California gives two years to file an injury lawsuit under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/statute-limitations\">California Courts Self Help Guide<\/a> says this two-year rule generally applies to truck and motorcycle injury lawsuits, subject to exceptions. Wrongful death claims have their own rules about who may sue, set out in <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.60.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 377.60<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If a city, county, state agency, or public transit operator may be involved, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Cal. Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a> requires a claim for death, injury to person, or damage to personal property or growing crops to be presented within six months after the cause of action accrues; other claims must be presented within one year after accrual.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Ask in Your Truck Accident Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Your consultation is the time to ask how a truck claim would be handled on your facts. Bring these questions so you leave with clear answers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Which parties may be responsible, based on what I describe?<\/li>\n<li>Which deadlines could apply, including any public agency involved?<\/li>\n<li>Which records should be requested now, and who will request them?<\/li>\n<li>Who will handle my case day to day, and how will I get updates?<\/li>\n<li>Can you explain all fee and cost terms in writing before I agree to anything?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Expect plain answers. No lawyer can promise a particular result, because each claim turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is a personal injury firm based in Bakersfield, California. It handles truck, car, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, train, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible lawyer for this website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s assistants and office staff support the work of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service area.<\/strong> Our team serves clients in Kern County and the other communities named on this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Raise questions about records and updates in that first conversation. You can judge the answers for yourself.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-white-semi-trailer-truck-parked-outdoors-in-an-industrial-photo-7.jpg\" alt=\"A white semi-trailer truck parked outdoors in an industrial area, seen from the side.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the trucking company be responsible if its driver caused the crash?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, yes. California can hold an employer responsible for an employee&#8217;s negligence on the job.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. California reduces damages by your share of fault instead of barring the claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most injury and wrongful death claims, California generally allows two years. Exceptions can apply, so review the facts early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a city or transit agency was involved?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim against a public entity must be presented within six months under California law. Ask about this deadline early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to the consultation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the police report number, medical bills and records, photos, insurance letters, and witness names, if you have them.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to the trucking company&#8217;s insurer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurers ask questions that can shape a claim. Think carefully before you give a recorded statement.<\/p><p>Truck crashes can leave you facing medical bills, lost work, and hard questions about who pays. If that&#8217;s your situation, call Colvin Accident Lawyers or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> to talk through what happened.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Colvin Accident Lawyers Approaches a Truck Accident Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review what happened, answer your questions and explain your options. The consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early evidence preservation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks generate driver logs, maintenance records, electronic data and dispatch communications. We focus on requesting and preserving these records early.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to the trucking company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many truck crashes involve more than one responsible party, including the driver, the carrier, the owner or the cargo loader. We look at every potential source of liability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on your recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to understand the full impact of your injuries on your health, work and family so that your claim reflects your actual losses.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Kern County and nearby communities<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Bakersfield, we represent people injured in truck accidents throughout Kern County and surrounding areas.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk to a Lawyer Before You Speak With the Trucking Company&#x27;s Insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters for trucking companies often contact injured people quickly. Before you give a recorded statement, sign a release or accept any offer, speak with a lawyer about what you are being asked to do.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps to Take After a Bakersfield Truck Accident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a doctor as soon as you can, even if you feel you have only minor injuries. Keep every appointment and follow your treatment plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it is safe, photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, skid marks and the truck&#x27;s company name and unit number. Write down what you remember.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, pay stubs, repair estimates and any letters you receive from insurers or the trucking company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Colvin<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to Colvin Accident Lawyers for a free, confidential consultation so we can start preserving the evidence in your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Injured in a Truck Accident? 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