When 80,000 Pounds Changes Everything: Your El Dorado County 18-Wheeler Accident Guide

One moment you’re descending the Sierra foothills on US-50, navigating the curves toward Placerville with the pine trees reflecting in your windshield. The next, an 80,000-pound logging truck crosses the centerline, or a delivery rig loses its brakes on the grade, or a hazmat tanker jackknifes on black ice near Pollock Pines. In the blink of an eye, your life in El Dorado County transforms from the quiet mountain commute you know to a nightmare of twisted metal and catastrophic injury.

If you’re reading this right now—in a hospital bed in Placerville, at your kitchen table in Cameron Park, or recovering at a family member’s home in El Dorado Hills—you’re already facing realities no family should have to navigate alone. The medical bills are mounting. The trucking company’s insurance adjuster has likely already called, sounding sympathetic while fishing for statements that minimize your claim. You’re wondering how you’ll cover lost wages from your job in the Sacramento tech corridor or your position with one of the wineries along Highway 49.

We’re Attorney911—The Manginello Law Firm—and we’ve spent over two decades fighting for families just like yours across California and nationwide. Ralph Manginello, our managing partner, has practiced law since 1998, securing multi-million dollar verdicts against Fortune 500 corporations from his offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. With federal court admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, we handle complex interstate trucking litigation throughout California, including right here in El Dorado County. Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, spent years defending insurance companies before joining our firm—now he uses that insider knowledge to fight against them. This means we know exactly how trucking insurers evaluate claims, and we know every tactic they use to minimize payouts.

We don’t just accept cases other firms reject—we win them. Just ask Donald Wilcox, who told us, “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” Or Glenda Walker, who said we “fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” Chad Harris put it simply: “You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”

If you’ve been hurt by an 18-wheeler in El Dorado County, you need someone who moves fast, knows the federal regulations governing these massive vehicles, and isn’t afraid to take on corporate giants. Evidence disappears quickly—black box data can be overwritten in 30 days, and trucking companies deploy rapid-response teams immediately. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 right now. We answer 24/7, we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win), and we have Spanish-speaking attorneys available. Every hour you wait, evidence vanishes.

Why El Dorado County 18-Wheeler Accidents Are Different

El Dorado County isn’t flat interstate highway. From the steep grades of US-50 descending toward Sacramento to the winding two-lane highways serving the county’s logging operations and vineyards, commercial truck accidents here present unique hazards you won’t find on level terrain in Texas or the Midwest.

Mountain Terrain Demands Specialized Knowledge

The Sierra Nevada foothills create treacherous conditions for 80,000-pound vehicles. Fully loaded lumber trucks descending toward Placerville face brake fade risks on extended downgrades. Wine country delivery trucks navigate tight curves between oak-studded hills where a moment’s distraction means crossing into oncoming traffic. Winter brings black ice to shaded mountain curves even when Sacramento valley temperatures are mild. Fog settles in the American River canyon, reducing visibility to near-zero.

These aren’t hypothetical scenarios—they’re the exact conditions where we’ve seen catastrophic injuries occur. When a truck driver fails to adjust speed for a 6-percent grade, or when a carrier pressures a driver to make a delivery deadline despite fog warnings for the Sierra foothills, the results are devastating.

Agricultural and Logging Traffic

El Dorado County maintains active logging operations and a robust wine industry. This means heavy truck traffic doesn’t just stick to the interstates—it shares winding two-lane roads with passenger vehicles. Logging trucks hauling timber from the Eldorado National Forest, tanker trucks serving vineyards in the Fair Play AVA, and produce haulers all create unique mixing zones where passenger vehicles and massive commercial trucks navigate the same tight curves.

Proximity to Major Distribution Hubs

While El Dorado County itself is rural, it’s within the Sacramento metropolitan area’s sphere and serves as a bedroom community for the Bay Area and Sacramento. Major distribution centers in Sacramento, Stockton, and the Port of Oakland send trucks through El Dorado County daily on US-50 and nearby I-80. These trucks are often driven by fatigued drivers completing long hauls from ports or distribution centers, creating dangerous conditions on your local roads.

The Federal Rules Trucking Companies Break: FMCSA Regulations That Prove Negligence

Every 18-wheeler operating in El Dorado County—whether delivering to the Sutter Creek outlets or hauling lumber through Georgetown—must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations codified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. When trucking companies violate these rules to save time or money, they create the dangerous conditions that cause catastrophic accidents.

Hours of Service Violations (49 CFR Part 395)

Fatigued driving causes approximately 31% of fatal truck crashes. Federal law limits property-carrying drivers to:

• Maximum 11 hours driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty
• Cannot drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty
• Mandatory 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving
• 60/70 hour limits over 7/8 consecutive days

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) now record this data automatically. If a driver was hurrying to make a delivery to Placerville before their 14-hour window expired and caused a rear-end collision near Shingle Springs, that ELD data proves the violation. We subpoena these records immediately, but they can be overwritten—another reason to call 1-888-ATTY-911 within hours, not days.

Vehicle Maintenance Requirements (49 CFR Part 396)

Federal law requires trucking companies to “systematically inspect, repair, and maintain” all vehicles. Drivers must conduct pre-trip inspections covering brakes, steering mechanisms, lighting devices, tires, and coupling devices. Post-trip reports must document any defects.

Brake failures cause 29% of truck accidents. When a logging truck loses its brakes descending toward Placerville and crashes into traffic stopped at US-50 and Mother Lode Drive, we examine maintenance records to see if the carrier deferred repairs to save money. If they knew about brake deficiencies and kept the truck on the road, that’s not just negligence—that’s potentially gross negligence warranting punitive damages.

Driver Qualification Standards (49 CFR Part 391)

Before a driver can operate a commercial motor vehicle, carriers must:

• Verify driving history for the past 3 years
• Conduct medical examinations (certificates valid max 2 years)
• Verify Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) status
• Maintain complete Driver Qualification Files

If a trucking company hired an unqualified driver with a history of logbook violations or medical conditions that should have disqualified them, the company committed negligent hiring—a direct basis for liability against the corporate entity, not just the driver.

Cargo Securement (49 CFR Part 393)

Cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured to prevent shifting, spilling, or falling. Performance criteria require securement systems to withstand 0.8g deceleration forward and 0.5g lateral acceleration. When a wine tanker takes a curve too fast on Green Valley Road and overturns because liquid surge shifted the center of gravity, or when logging trucks lose their load on winding Highway 49, violations of these regulations prove the carrier’s negligence.

Drug and Alcohol Testing (49 CFR Part 382)

Commercial drivers are prohibited from using alcohol within 4 hours of driving and must submit to random drug testing. A driver operating under the influence on the mountain roads of El Dorado County isn’t just breaking state DUI laws—they’re violating federal safety regulations that expose their employer to enhanced liability.

Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents on El Dorado County Roads

Brake Failure and Runaway Trucks

Descending the Sierra grades requires specialized braking techniques. When brake systems overheat on long descents—or worse, when carriers defer maintenance to save costs—trucks become 80,000-pound missiles hurtling toward intersections. The collision physics are devastating: a fully loaded truck at 65 mph carries roughly 80 times the kinetic energy of a passenger sedan.

We investigate brake inspection records, out-of-service orders, and driver training on mountain descent protocol. Under 49 CFR § 393.83, trucks must have adequate braking systems for the gross vehicle weight rating. When carriers ignore this, we hold them accountable.

Jackknife Accidents on Curves

US-50 and Highway 49 feature numerous curves where speed limits drop for good reason. When a truck driver enters a curve too fast—whether rushing to reach the Bass Lake area before hours-of-service limits kick in—or brakes improperly on a wet road, the trailer swings out perpendicular to the cab. A jackknifed tractor-trailer can span multiple lanes, creating a wall of steel that oncoming vehicles cannot avoid.

Underride Collisions

Underride crashes occur when a smaller vehicle hits a trailer and slides underneath, shearing off the roof and often causing decapitation. Rear underride guards are required under 49 CFR § 393.86 for trailers manufactured after January 26, 1998, but many trucks lack adequate side underride protection despite El Dorado County’s mix of winding roads and twilight driving conditions.

Rollover Accidents

El Dorado County’s wine country features narrow lanes with soft shoulders and drop-offs. When a tanker takes a curve too fast near Somerset or a center-heavy load shifts on Pleasant Valley Road, rollovers occur. These accidents often spill cargo—whether logs, wine, or chemicals—creating secondary hazards and multi-vehicle pileups.

Tire Blowouts

Mountain heat in summer afternoons, combined with heavy loads and underinflation, creates perfect conditions for blowouts. When a steer tire blows on a curve near Cameron Park, the driver loses control instantly. Federal regulations require minimum tread depths (4/32″ on steer tires), yet carriers often push tires beyond safe limits to defer replacement costs.

Wide Turn Accidents (“Squeeze Play”)

Trucks delivering to Pollock Pines or servicing the Apple Hill farms must navigate tight turns where they swing wide to the left before turning right. Passenger vehicles in the blind spot get crushed between the truck and curb, or the trailer hits them as it cuts the corner. These accidents often occur at intersections lacking adequate signage warning motorists about truck turning radii.

Every Party Who Could Owe You Compensation

Unlike passenger car accidents where usually only one driver is at fault, 18-wheeler crashes involve multiple potentially liable parties. We investigate every possible defendant because more defendants mean more insurance coverage—and ultimately, full compensation for your catastrophic injuries.

The Truck Driver

Direct negligence includes speeding, distracted driving (including cell phone use prohibited under 49 CFR § 392.80), driving while fatigued, or operating under the influence. We obtain driver cell phone records, toxicology reports, and ELD data to prove violations.

The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier)

Under respondeat superior (employer liability for employee actions within scope of employment), the company is liable for their driver’s negligence. Additionally, we pursue direct negligence claims:

• Negligent Hiring: Failing to verify the driver had a clean record before putting them on El Dorado County roads
• Negligent Training: Inadequate instruction on mountain driving techniques specific to Sierra foothills
• Negligent Supervision: Ignoring hours-of-service violations or failing to monitor driver performance
• Negligent Maintenance: Deferring brake repairs to keep trucks on the road generating revenue

The Cargo Owner and Loading Company

When improperly secured loads shift causing rollover accidents, or when overweight trucks exceed safe operating parameters on mountain grades, the shipper and loader share liability. Federal cargo securement rules (49 CFR §§ 393.100-136) establish strict performance criteria that loading companies must meet.

Maintenance Contractors

Many carriers outsource repairs to third-party mechanics. When a brake shop in Sacramento or Stockton returns a truck to service with known defects, or fails to properly adjust air brakes per 49 CFR § 393.47, that maintenance company becomes a liable party.

Freight Brokers

Brokers who arrange transportation but don’t own trucks may be liable for negligent carrier selection. If a broker selected the cheapest carrier available despite that carrier having poor FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) scores or a history of violations, they contributed to creating the dangerous condition that injured you.

Truck and Parts Manufacturers

Defective brake systems, tires prone to blowouts, or inadequate underride guard designs can trigger product liability claims against manufacturers. We preserve failed components for expert metallurgical or engineering analysis.

Government Entities

When dangerous road design—such as inadequate banking on curves, lack of truck runaway ramps on steep grades, or missing signs warning of sharp turns—contributes to crashes, governmental liability may exist. Special rules apply to claims against Caltrans or El Dorado County, including shorter notice periods under the California Government Claims Act (Gov. Code § 910), typically requiring presentation of claims within 6 months.

California Law: Your Rights as an El Dorado County Accident Victim

Statute of Limitations: The Clock Is Ticking

California Civil Code Section 335.1 gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, the clock starts running from the date of death, which may differ from the accident date. If a governmental entity is involved (poor road design, inadequate signage), you must file an administrative claim within 6 months under California Government Code Section 910—far shorter than the general personal injury deadline.

Two years sounds like plenty of time, but in trucking cases, waiting even weeks can be fatal to your claim. Critical evidence disappears: ECM/black box data overwrites, surveillance footage deletes, witnesses relocate from seasonal employment in the wine industry, and trucks get repaired or sold.

Pure Comparative Fault: You Can Recover Even If Partially At Fault

California follows “pure comparative negligence” under Civil Code Section 1714. Even if you were partially at fault—even 99 percent at fault—you can still recover damages, though your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. If your damages total $1,000,000 and you’re found 20 percent at fault, you recover $800,000.

Insurance companies love to argue comparative fault in mountain road accidents, claiming you were speeding, failed to yield, or didn’t properly anticipate truck movements. We counter these arguments with ECM data, accident reconstruction, and expert testimony.

Punitive Damages: Punishing Corporate Misconduct

Unlike some states, California places no statutory cap on punitive damages in trucking cases. Under California Civil Code Section 3294, you can recover punitive damages when you prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with “oppression, fraud, or malice.”

In trucking cases, this often means proving the carrier consciously disregarded safety—such as knowingly hiring a driver with multiple DUIs, systematically falsifying logbooks to hide hours-of-service violations, or continuing to operate trucks with known brake defects. The $1 billion Florida trucking verdict referenced in industry reports shows what happens when companies are proven to have prioritized profit over human life.

The Evidence That Disappears in 30 Days: Our 48-Hour Preservation Protocol

Trucking companies don’t wait to protect themselves. Within hours of a serious accident on US-50 or Highway 49, they deploy rapid-response teams—sometimes arriving before the ambulance—to gather evidence and shape the narrative. If you’ve been injured, you need a law firm that moves just as fast.

The Spoliation Letter: Your Legal Shield

When we accept your case, we immediately send spoliation letters to the trucking company, their insurer, the driver, the maintenance company, and any other potentially liable parties. These letters put them on legal notice of their duty to preserve all evidence. Under California law and federal trucking regulations, once litigation is anticipated, destroying evidence constitutes spoliation—a serious violation that can result in adverse inference instructions (the jury is told to assume destroyed evidence would have been unfavorable to the defense), monetary sanctions, or even default judgment.

Electronic Evidence We Demand

• ECM/Black Box Data: Records speed, brake application, throttle position, engine RPM, and fault codes for seconds or minutes before impact. This data can be overwritten with new driving events or may only be preserved for 30 days.
• ELD Data: Proves hours-of-service violations showing whether the driver was fatigued while navigating El Dorado County’s mountain roads.
• Dashcam Footage: Many trucks have forward-facing and driver-facing cameras. This footage often shows exactly what happened—but routinely gets deleted within days unless preserved.
• GPS Telematics: Tracks route, speed history, and stops, potentially revealing unauthorized shortcuts through dangerous mountain passes.
• Cell Phone Records: Proves distracted driving if the driver was texting while negotiating curves near Placerville.

Driver Personnel Files

We demand the complete Driver Qualification File including:

• Pre-employment background checks (did they know about prior accidents?)
• Drug and alcohol testing history
• Medical certifications (was the driver physically qualified to operate mountain routes?)
• Training records (did they receive instruction on brake management on grades?)
• Disciplinary history

Maintenance and Inspection Records

Federal law requires retention of maintenance records for 1 year and Driver Qualification Files for 3 years after employment ends. We subpoena:

• Pre-trip inspection reports
• Brake adjustment and inspection logs
• Tire replacement and pressure check records
• Out-of-service vehicle orders and repair documentation

Catastrophic Injuries: When 80,000 Pounds Meets 4,000 Pounds

The physics are brutal. When an 80,000-pound truck collides with a 4,000-pound passenger vehicle at highway speed, the forces transmitted to occupants cause catastrophic, life-altering injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

The sudden deceleration in truck accidents causes the brain to impact the inside of the skull, resulting in concussions, contusions, or diffuse axonal injuries. TBI symptoms include memory loss, confusion, personality changes, chronic headaches, and cognitive deficits. Lifetime care costs for severe TBI range from $85,000 to $3,000,000 or more. We’ve recovered between $1.5 million and $9.8 million for TBI victims in trucking cases.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

The crushing forces in underride or broadside collisions frequently damage the spinal cord, resulting in paraplegia (loss of function below the waist) or quadriplegia (loss of function in all four limbs). The lifetime cost of care for quadriplegia can exceed $5 million. These cases require immediate vocational and life-care planning to ensure future medical needs are covered.

Amputations

When vehicles are crushed or occupants are trapped, traumatic amputations occur at the scene, or severely damaged limbs require surgical amputation. Beyond the initial surgery, victims require prosthetics ($5,000-$50,000 per device), replacement every few years, occupational therapy, and home modifications. We’ve secured settlements between $1.9 million and $8.6 million for amputation cases.

Severe Burns

Tanker accidents involving fuel spills or hazmat releases cause thermal burns requiring skin grafts, multiple surgeries, and long-term psychological care. Burn injuries create permanent scarring and disfigurement that affect every aspect of the victim’s life.

Wrongful Death

When a trucking accident takes a loved one, surviving family members face not only grief but financial devastation. California wrongful death law allows recovery for lost financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the value of household services the deceased provided. Juries in California and nationwide have awarded between $1.9 million and $9.5 million in trucking wrongful death cases, with nuclear verdicts exceeding $100 million when gross negligence is proven.

Insurance Coverage: Why Trucking Cases Are Different

Federal Minimum Insurance Requirements

Unlike the $15,000/$30,000 minimums for personal vehicles in California, federal law mandates much higher coverage for commercial trucks:

• $750,000 for non-hazardous freight over 10,001 lbs
• $1,000,000 for oil/petroleum transport or large equipment
• $5,000,000 for hazardous materials or passengers

Many carriers carry $1-5 million in coverage, with excess/umbrella policies providing additional layers. This means catastrophic injuries can actually be fully compensated, unlike standard car accidents where insurance limits often leave victims with unpaid medical bills.

Multiple Insurance Policies

Trucking cases often involve stacked coverage:

• The motor carrier’s primary liability policy
• The owner-operator’s policy (if applicable)
• Trailer interchange coverage
• Excess/umbrella coverage
• MCS-90 endorsements guaranteeing minimum coverage

Insurance Company Tactics—And How We Counter Them

Our associate attorney Lupe Peña spent years working inside insurance defense firms. He knows their playbook:

• Quick Lowball Offers: Made before you understand the full extent of injuries. We calculate complete damages including future medical needs before negotiating.
• Blaming the Victim: Exploiting California’s comparative fault rules. We gather ECM data and accident reconstruction to disprove false fault allegations.
• “Pre-Existing Condition” Defense: Claiming your back injury existed before the truck hit you. We differentiate acute trauma from prior conditions using diagnostic imaging.
• Surveillance: Insurance companies hire investigators to film you performing daily activities, hoping to catch you lifting groceries or playing with children to argue you aren’t injured. We warn clients about surveillance and ensure they don’t jeopardize their cases.

El Dorado County Truck Accident FAQ

How long do I have to file a lawsuit after an 18-wheeler accident in El Dorado County?

California law gives you two years from the accident date for personal injury claims, and two years from the date of death for wrongful death. However, if a governmental entity contributed (dangerous road conditions, inadequate signage), you must file an administrative claim within 6 months under the California Government Claims Act. More importantly, evidence disappears quickly—black box data may be gone in 30 days. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately.

What if the truck driver says I caused the accident?

California follows pure comparative fault. Even if you were partially responsible, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. More importantly, truck drivers often lie to protect their jobs and CDL licenses. We obtain objective ECM data and ELD logs that tell the true story—how fast they were really going, whether they braked, and whether they were driving over hours-of-service limits.

Who can I sue besides the truck driver?

Potentially liable parties include the trucking company (vicarious liability and direct negligence for hiring/maintenance), the cargo owner/loader (for improper securement), maintenance contractors (for negligent repairs), freight brokers (for negligent carrier selection), and truck manufacturers (for defective parts). Every additional defendant means additional insurance coverage.

What if my loved one was killed in the accident?

Wrongful death claims in California can be brought by the surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, or grandchildren. Damages include lost financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and mental anguish. Time limits are strict—don’t delay consulting with our El Dorado County wrongful death attorneys.

Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?

Never accept an offer without consulting an attorney experienced in trucking litigation. Insurance companies make quick, low offers hoping you’ll settle before you understand the full extent of your injuries or before you hire a lawyer who knows what your case is really worth. First offers are just that—starting points for negotiation, not final figures.

How much is my case worth?

Values depend on injury severity, medical expenses (past and future), lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and degree of defendant negligence. Trucking cases differ from car accidents because of higher insurance limits and federal safety regulations that, when violated, support punitive damages. We’ve recovered millions for clients with catastrophic injuries—between $1.5 million and $9.8 million for traumatic brain injuries, $1.9 million to $8.6 million for amputations, and substantial sums for spinal injuries and wrongful death.

Do I need a lawyer who specializes in trucking accidents?

Absolutely. Trucking cases involve Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, complex insurance structures, and rapid evidence destruction that general personal injury attorneys may not understand. Our firm focuses on 18-wheeler litigation, with attorney Lupe Peña bringing insider knowledge from his years defending insurance companies. We know how to preserve ECM data, interpret ELD logs, and prove FMCSA violations that establish negligence.

What if I’m partially at fault for the accident?

Under California’s pure comparative fault system, you can recover even if you were 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage. Don’t assume you don’t have a case—let us evaluate the evidence objectively.

Can I afford an attorney?

Yes. We work on contingency—33.33% if settled before trial, 40% if litigation is required. You pay nothing upfront, and we advance all investigation costs. If we don’t win, you owe nothing. We also offer Spanish-language services through Lupe Peña—Hablamos Español. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911.

What evidence should I preserve from the scene?

If you’re able, photograph all vehicles, your injuries, the truck’s DOT number, cargo securement, skid marks, road conditions, and traffic signals. Get witness contact information. But most importantly—seek immediate medical care. Medical records linking your injuries to the accident are crucial evidence.

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your El Dorado County 18-Wheeler Case

25+ Years of Experience Against Corporate Giants

Ralph Manginello has been fighting for injury victims since 1998. He’s admitted to federal court and has taken on Fortune 500 corporations, including involvement in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation that resulted in over $2 billion in industry-wide settlements. Currently, he’s litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against the University of Houston—demonstrating our firm’s capacity for complex, high-stakes litigation.

The Insurance Defense Advantage

Lupe Peña didn’t just go to law school—he spent years working for national insurance defense firms. He knows exactly how insurance companies evaluate claims, pressure tactics adjusters use, and when they’re bluffing about settlement authority. Now he uses that insider knowledge exclusively for injury victims. As one client, Ernest Cano, said, Mr. Manginello and his firm “will fight tooth and nail for you.”

Multi-Million Dollar Results

Our track record includes:

• $5+ million for a traumatic brain injury victim struck by a falling log
• $3.8+ million for a client who suffered partial leg amputation following a car accident
• $2.5+ million for a commercial truck crash victim
• $2+ million for a maritime worker with a back injury under the Jones Act

These aren’t just numbers—they represent families getting the resources they need for medical care, home modifications, and financial security after catastrophic injuries.

Personal Attention, Family Treatment

We don’t treat you like a case number. As Chad Harris told us, “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” We return calls promptly, explain your options clearly, and keep you informed every step. When you call, you speak to attorneys—not just paralegals.

Hablamos Español

El Dorado County’s Hispanic community deserves representation without language barriers. Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish and provides direct representation—no interpreters needed.

Available 24/7

Trucking accidents don’t happen on business hours. That’s why we answer 1-888-ATTY-911 around the clock. Evidence doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.

The Trucking Company Has Lawyers. So Should You.

Right now, while you’re reading this, the trucking company that caused your accident has already contacted their insurer, deployed rapid-response teams to the accident scene in El Dorado County, and begun building their defense. They’re working to minimize what they pay you—or deny your claim entirely.

You need someone working just as hard for you. Someone who understands that this isn’t just about money—it’s about your ability to walk into your child’s graduation, to return to work, to sleep through the night without pain.

Ralph Manginello has spent 25 years making trucking companies pay for the devastation they cause. Our firm has recovered over $50 million for families across the country. And we’re ready to fight for you.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) right now.

The consultation is free. We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win. And we have Spanish-speaking attorneys available immediately.

Don’t let the trucking company dictate what happens next. Evidence is disappearing. The clock is ticking. And your family deserves a fighter who knows how to beat the insurance companies at their own game.

Attorney911: Because trucking companies shouldn’t get away with it.

Hablamos Español. Llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911.

With offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Attorney911 serves 18-wheeler accident victims throughout California, including El Dorado County, Placerville, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Shingle Springs, Pollock Pines, and South Lake Tahoe.