Truck Drivers & Fleet Workers: Injured Behind the Wheel?

Commercial drivers, delivery drivers, and fleet workers face one of the highest fatality rates in California — long hours, tight deadlines, and dangerous loading docks combine to produce serious injuries. Whether you were hurt in a collision, while loading or unloading, or from years of repetitive driving stress, workers' compensation covers your injury regardless of fault. Many trucking injuries also support a third-party claim against the at-fault driver, the cargo loader, or the trucking company itself when separate from your employer.

Vehicle Collisions

Rear-end crashes, jackknife accidents, rollovers, and highway wrecks.

Loading Dock Injuries

Falls from trailers, crush injuries between dock and truck, and forklift strikes.

Cargo & Strap Injuries

Falling cargo, strap snap-back, and overexertion securing loads.

Repetitive Driving Stress

Lower back disc injuries, sciatica, and shoulder problems from prolonged driving.

Slip & Fall Entry/Exit

Slipping on cab steps, fuel spills, and ice on the truck or dock.

Fatigue-Related Crashes

Hours-of-service violations leading to single-vehicle and multi-vehicle accidents.

Your Rights

• ✓Workers' comp benefits even if you were partly at fault for the crash
• ✓Medical treatment with a doctor of your choice after 30 days
• ✓Temporary disability while you cannot drive
• ✓Permanent disability rating for back, neck, and shoulder injuries
• ✓Third-party claims against negligent drivers, cargo handlers, or trucking firms

Employer Obligations

• ✓Comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• ✓Honor hours-of-service limits and sleeper-berth rules
• ✓Carry workers' compensation and liability coverage
• ✓Provide accurate accident reports and DOT documentation
• ✓Cannot terminate drivers for filing legitimate workers' comp claims

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