Experienced Kern County Truck Accident Attorney

Attorney Jordan M. Jones and our team of Kern County truck accident lawyers provide guidance and legal representation when someone has injured you or a loved one. With our guidance, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries and hold trucking companies accountable.
Contact the Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyers – serving all of Kern County and more – for a free, confidential case review. Call us 24/7 at (213) 510-3261.
Highly Awarded Truck Accident Attorneys Serving Kern County
SKIP TO CONTENT:
- Need a Truck Accident Lawyer in Kern County?
- Areas We Serve in Kern County
- Compensation for Injured Kern County Clients
- Our Contingency Fee Pricing
- Types of Commercial Vehicles Involved in Accidents
- Types of Truck Accidents in Kern County
- Meet Attorney Jordan M Jones
- Kern County Info & Helpful Resources
- FAQs About Truck Accidents
Our Case Results
Need a Kern County Truck Accident Lawyer?
If you have been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle in Kern County, getting legal help is vital. Truck drivers often carry extensive insurance policies, and these insurance carriers are known for not compensating accident victims adequately.
Without the help of a Kern County big rig accident lawyer, you may be left with mounting medical bills, lost income, and being pushed around by the insurance company while you recover. You don’t have to navigate these challenging days alone. We also serve as your experienced bus accident law firm. Count on us to pursue justice and any compensation you may be entitled to under California law.
The only way to make dangerous truck companies safer is to hold them accountable for every injury and safety violation they’ve caused.
Jordan M. Jones, Kern County Truck Accident Lawyer
Service Areas: Big Rig Accident Lawyer in Kern County
We serve cities throughout Kern County, including these locations:
- Arvin
- Bakersfield
- Bear Valley Springs
- Bodfish
- Boron
- Buttonwillow
- California City
- Cherokee Strip
- China Lake Acres
- Delano
- Derby Acres
- Dustin Acres
- Edmundson Acres
- Edwards AFB
- Fellows
- Ford City
- Frazier Park
- Fuller Acres
- Golden Hills
- Greenacres
- Greenfield
- Inyokern
- Johannesburg
- Keene
- Kernville
- Lake Isabella
- Lake of the Woods
- Lamont
- Lebec
- Lost Hills
- Maricopa
- McFarland
- McKittrick
- Mettler
- Mexican Colony
- Mojave
- Mountain Mesa
- North Edwards
- Oildale
- Onyx
- Pine Mountain Club
- Randsburg
- Ridgecrest
- Rosamond
- Rosedale
- Shafter
- Smith Corner
- South Taft
- Squirrel Mountain Valley
- Stallion Springs
- Taft
- Taft Heights
- Tehachapi
- Tupman
- Valley Acres
- Wasco
- Weedpatch
- Weldon
- Wofford Height
Outside of Kern County? See Our Additional Service Areas: California Truck Accident Lawyer
Compensation We Seek for Kern County Clients
Our experienced Kern County truck accident injury lawyers understand how much justice and fair compensation matter to our injured clients. Our attorneys work for our clients to recover compensation to cover your potential costs and needs, including:
- Medical Expenses
- Future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost income potential
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Modifications to your home
- Funeral expenses
- Property damage
Our Pricing: We Use Contingency Fees for Our Kern County Truck Accident Lawsuits
During a free case evaluation, we’ll discuss how we pursue your justice and compensation using our effective contingency fee model. You pay no fees unless you win.
- If you win or settle your case, you will pay a certain percentage of the money you receive to the law firm
- If we do not make a recovery in your case, the law firm does not receive any payment from you
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Commercial Vehicles Involved in Accidents
While much of the focus of Kern County truck accident law concerns semi-trucks, other types of trucks can cause serious accidents. Any commercial vehicle has the risk of multiple at-fault parties and the challenge of dealing with knowledgeable insurance companies. Some types of trucks can increase the risk of hazardous materials, increasing the likelihood of injuries and property damage.
Some of the types of trucks involved in serious Kern County truck crashes may include:
- 18-wheelers
- Big rigs
- Buses
- Cargo vehicles
- Cement trucks
- Coal trucks
- Commercial vans and trucks
- Construction trucks
- Delivery vehicles
- Fire trucks
- Fuel tankers
- Lumber logging trucks
- Moving vans
- Semis Trucks
- Steel trucks
- Tow trucks
- Tractor trailers
- Trash trucks
Types of Truck Accidents that Occur in Kern County
The types of injuries you suffer can vary depending on the nature of the truck accident. The type of accident in Kern County can also impact the claims you can make against the truck driver or trucking company.
Some common types of truck accidents in Kern County include:
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- Head-on collision
- Hit-and-run
- Jackknife accidents
- Rear or Side Underride Crashes
- Rear-end collision
- T-bone crash
- Vehicle rollover accident
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Kern County Trucking Attorney Jordan M. Jones
Attorney Jordan M. Jones has dedicated his legal practice to helping victims of serious truck accidents in Kern County and throughout Southern California.
As one of only a handful of attorneys located in California who is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Jordan has litigated over one hundred truck accident injury cases with a strong track record of success.
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More about Kern County
Kern County is the third-largest county in California, covering an area of 8,134 square miles. The county has a population of 913,820 as of 2023.[1] As a major hub for transport, Kern County is California’s top oil-producing county, accounting for 70% of the state’s oil production, and the second-largest agricultural producer in the nation[2]. The county seat is Bakersfield, which is also the largest city in Kern County.
Some of the most popular Kern County trucking routes include:
- Interstate 5 (I-5) – connecting Los Angeles to Sacramento and beyond
- State Route 99 (SR 99) – connecting Bakersfield to other key agricultural and commercial centers
- State Route 58 (SR 58) – connecting Bakersfield to Barstow
- State Route 46 (SR 46) – connecting I-5 to the Central Coast
- State Route 65 (SR 65) – connecting Bakersfield to Porterville
- State Route 178 (SR 178) – connecting Bakersfield to the Kern River Valley and beyond
- State Route 184 (SR 184) – aka “Weedpatch Highway,” connecting southeast Bakersfield to agricultural areas
Civil Courthouses in Kern County
In Kern County, several courthouses handle most truck accident civil personal injury cases. Here are some of the primary courthouses:
Kern County Superior Court – Metro Justice Building
1215 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Additional Kern County Resources
Kern County Law Library
1415 Truxtun Ave Room 301
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Kern County Sheriff’s Department
1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield CA 93308
FAQs about Kern County Truck Accidents
Kern County truck accident injury cases follow California’s statute of limitations, which is two years for most cases and six months to one year for cases involving government entities.[3] This means you need to file your injury lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident to seek compensation, and typically six months in government cases.
Depending on the details of a Kern County trucking accident, more than one person may be liable. If the non-truck driver was driving unsafely or made an error, they may have some responsibility, but the truck driver or the trucking company can also be held liable.
If you are injured in a trucking crash in Kern County, you may recover damages for your injuries, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Our Kern County truck accident law firm can help determine the value of your case.
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The above injury information should not be construed as medical advice. When injured, visit your healthcare provider or the emergency room immediately, even if you are not symptomatic following the accident. Failing to attend medical appointments may indicate to those representing truck drivers and trucking companies that you are not as seriously injured as your complaint suggests.