A semi-truck hit me on the I-10. Who do I sue?

Potentially multiple parties: the driver, trucking company, fleet owner, cargo loader, and maintenance contractor. We investigate all before filing.

I-10 Freeway Accident Lawyer — San Bernardino to Los Ange...

Why the I-10 Is One of California's Most Dangerous Freeways

The I-10 connects Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast to the Arizona border at Blythe, passing through the heart of the Inland Empire — Fontana, Ontario, Pomona, West Covina — before entering the dense urban core of Los Angeles. At its busiest points through the LA basin, over 400,000 vehicles use the I-10 every day. It carries the highest concentration of heavy commercial freight of any Inland Empire freeway, with continuous truck traffic from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach moving goods inland 24 hours a day.

Most Dangerous I-10 Segments We Handle

I-10 / I-15 Interchange (Ontario/Fontana)

One of the busiest freight interchanges in the U.S. Heavy truck weaving, short merge lanes, and 24/7 commercial traffic make this one of the highest-crash zones on the entire freeway.

I-10 through Fontana (Sierra Ave to Citrus Ave)

Gonzales Law's home territory. High truck density from local warehouses. The $4.2M I-10 settlement our firm achieved occurred in this segment.

I-10 / I-605 Interchange (El Monte/Irwindale)

Complex multi-level interchange with constant merge conflicts. One of the highest crash-frequency interchanges in San Gabriel Valley.

I-10 through Downtown LA (I-110 to I-405)

Urban high-density section. Stop-and-go traffic at near-capacity generates frequent chain-reaction rear-end crashes. High pedestrian and cyclist proximity.

I-10 / SR-60 Split (City of Industry)

Complex freeway split with last-second lane changes by drivers unsure of their route. High crash frequency especially during commute hours.

I-10 in Cabazon / Desert Area

High speed (70+ mph), wind advisories, and long sight-distance illusions contribute to catastrophic high-speed crashes. Truck runaway events occur on grade changes near Banning.

I-10 Truck Accident Claims — Special Rules

The I-10 carries more commercial truck traffic than virtually any other SoCal freeway. Truck accident claims on the I-10 involve:

Federal FMCSA regulations on hours of service, weight limits, and equipment maintenance
Multiple potentially liable parties: driver, trucking company, cargo loader, truck owner, maintenance contractor
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and black box data that must be preserved immediately
Dashcam footage from the truck that often exists for 24–72 hours before being overwritten

Gonzales Law sends spoliation letters and evidence preservation demands on day one of every truck case.

I-10 Case Result — Fontana

$4.2M

Settlement for clients injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the I-10 in Fontana involving an overloaded commercial truck. Case involved FMCSA violations, improper cargo securement, and corporate liability. One of the largest truck accident results in the Inland Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions — I-10 Accidents

My crash was on the I-10 near Fontana. Is that CHP jurisdiction?

Yes — all crashes on the I-10 freeway are CHP jurisdiction. The CHP Rancho Cucamonga or San Bernardino area office typically responds. If your crash involved a commercial truck, the CHP may also conduct a commercial vehicle inspection at the scene, which generates additional documentation.

A semi-truck from a logistics company hit me on the I-10. Who do I sue?

Potentially multiple parties: the driver, the trucking company (employer liability), the fleet owner (if different), the cargo loader (if improper loading contributed), and the maintenance contractor (if brake or equipment failure played a role). We investigate all parties before filing.

Is Gonzales Law familiar with the I-10 corridor specifically?

Yes — our Fontana office is adjacent to the I-10 corridor. We have handled numerous I-10 cases including a $4.2 million settlement for an I-10 truck accident in Fontana. We know this freeway, its dangerous segments, and the CHP officers and courts that handle cases from it.

I-10 Freeway Accident Lawyer — San Bernardino to Los Angeles