San Francisco Truck Accident Lawyer

Hit by a Commercial Truck? Tien Law Firm Fights for Maximum Compensation.

Truck accidents aren’t like other car crashes. A fully loaded semi can weigh 20-30 times more than your vehicle—and the injuries reflect that difference. If you or someone you love was hurt by a truck, tractor-trailer, delivery van, or commercial vehicle in San Francisco, you need a legal team that knows how to go up against trucking companies and their insurers.

At Tien Law Firm, we’ve helped injured San Franciscans hold negligent truck drivers and trucking companies accountable. We know the tactics these companies use to minimize payouts—and we know how to beat them.

Free case evaluation. No fees unless we win.

Get Your Free Case Review → Call: (415) 881-8820

Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different

Truck accidents involve layers of liability that a typical car accident doesn’t. The truck driver may be at fault—but so might the trucking company, the cargo loading company, a maintenance contractor, or even the truck manufacturer. Getting full compensation means identifying every responsible party, not just the one named on the police report.

We move fast because evidence disappears fast. Trucking companies often send investigators to the scene within hours. Electronic logging device (ELD) data, dash cam footage, and driver logs can be overwritten or “lost” if we don’t act immediately to preserve them. Our team sends spoliation letters and begins our own investigation the moment you hire us.

What We Investigate in Every Truck Accident Case

Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations limit how long a driver can be on the road. Violations are common—and powerful evidence.
Distracted or impaired driving
Improper cargo loading or overloaded trailers
Poor vehicle maintenance and defective equipment
Trucking company hiring and training practices
Black box / ELD data and GPS records
Federal and state trucking regulation violations

Common Injuries We Handle

Truck accidents frequently cause catastrophic, life-altering harm, including:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Multiple fractures and crush injuries
Internal organ damage
Severe burns
Wrongful death

If your injuries mean months of medical treatment, lost income, or a permanent disability, you deserve compensation that reflects the true cost of what happened to you—not a lowball settlement offer from a trucking company’s insurer.

What Your Case May Be Worth

Every case is different, but a full and fair recovery can include:

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Loss of enjoyment of life
Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Insurance companies representing trucking companies will try to settle quickly, before you know the full extent of your injuries. Don’t accept an offer or sign anything before speaking with a lawyer.

How Tien Law Firm Gets You Results

1. Free, No-Obligation Consultation
Tell us what happened. We’ll evaluate your case, answer your questions, and explain your options—at no cost to you.

2. We Investigate Immediately
We move quickly to preserve evidence: ELD/black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, witness statements, and surveillance footage before it disappears.

3. We Build Your Case
We work with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, and trucking industry professionals to prove exactly what went wrong—and who’s responsible.

4. We Negotiate—and Litigate—Aggressively
Trucking companies and their insurers have teams of lawyers protecting their bottom line. We match that pressure and don’t back down from a fight in court if that’s what it takes to get you fair compensation.

5. You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means no upfront costs, no hourly fees—we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

San Francisco Truck Accident Hotspots

Truck accidents in San Francisco often cluster around high-traffic freight corridors and industrial areas. If your accident happened at or near one of these locations, our team has experience with the specific traffic patterns, jurisdictional issues, and commercial traffic involved.

Time Is Not on Your Side

California’s statute of limitations gives you a limited window to file a personal injury claim—generally two years from the date of the accident, though exceptions apply. Waiting to speak with an attorney can mean losing access to critical evidence or losing your right to compensation altogether.

Don’t wait to find out what your case is worth.