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Truck crashes don’t play out like regular accidents. The size difference changes everything, and evidence can disappear quickly if it isn’t preserved early. We step in to secure records, investigate the crash, and build the case from the ground up.
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A truck crash brings more than just damage. By the time most people call us, the crash has already been reported, statements are taken, and different versions of what happened are already forming.
We represent people injured in truck crashes across Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. With heavy freight traffic moving through I-80 and US-395, these collisions often result in serious injuries and multiple parties who may share responsibility.
At Gina Corena & Associates, our attorney starts by pulling everything into one place. Reports, records, vehicle data, company logs, medical files. Then we look at what actually holds up and what doesn’t.
The consultation is free, and there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. If you want to talk about what happened or understand your options after a truck crash, you can reach us at (702) 680-1111.
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In the truck crash cases we handle in Reno, the same issues keep arising, especially on major freight routes and busy corridors.
Crashes we handle in the Reno area often involve:
These cases often involve multiple layers of responsibility, including the driver, the trucking company, and third-party maintenance or loading crews. That’s what makes them different from standard car accident claims and why they require detailed review of records and logs.
Call 911 and get medical care first. Even if injuries don’t seem serious right away, getting checked creates an official record and helps document what happened from the start.
Take photos of everything you can safely capture. That includes the truck, your vehicle, damage, road conditions, skid marks, and any identifying details, such as company names or logos. These details are easy to lose once the scene is cleared.
Collect information from everyone involved. Get names, phone numbers, insurance details, and driver information. If there are witnesses, ask for their contact details as well.
Do not agree to a quick settlement or give a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer. Early offers are often made before injuries are fully understood or documented, and they can close the claim before its full value is known.
A truck crash often involves more than just the driver. Liability can extend to the trucking company, a cargo-loading crew, a maintenance contractor, or even a manufacturer if a part fails. In many cases, multiple parties share responsibility, which can also mean multiple insurance policies are in play.
Federal trucking regulations apply alongside Nevada law. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets rules on driving hours, inspections, and maintenance, and violations of those rules often serve as key evidence in proving negligence.
Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141). If your damages are $1,000,000 and you are found 10 percent at fault, your recovery drops to $900,000. At 51 percent fault, there is no recovery, which is why fault is often heavily disputed.
You generally have two years to file (NRS 11.190). With trucking evidence, though, the practical deadline is much sooner, because logs and data do not wait two years.
We have represented injured Nevadans since 2013. Gina Corena founded the firm and continues to lead its litigation practice. She has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates in its “Top 40 Under 40” list and named among Nevada’s “Ten Best Attorneys.”
Our experience with Reno and Washoe County courts shapes how we build these cases from the start, especially in how we argue fault and present evidence.
The firm’s litigation team focuses on digging into the records that actually matter in these cases, including federal compliance data, maintenance history, and corporate structure.
Clients work directly with a trial-focused legal team. We work on contingency, consultations are free, and communication is handled consistently from start to finish.
Large truck crashes don’t just involve bigger vehicles; they involve heavier force. In 2023, there were 5,472 deaths in crashes involving large trucks across the U.S., with most victims in passenger vehicles.
In Reno, freight traffic is part of everyday road use. I-80 carries long-haul trucks through the area constantly, and those routes are where we tend to see the most serious multi-vehicle crashes.
Federal trucking rules come up often in these cases, especially hours-of-service limits and maintenance requirements. Whether those rules were followed usually becomes part of how liability is sorted out.
It starts with a free consultation. If the case moves forward, early steps focus on securing key truck data and company records before they’re altered or lost.
From there, the work is in building the file. That includes identifying all potentially responsible parties, reviewing driver logs and maintenance history, and documenting the full extent of the injuries.
Once that’s organized, a demand is made based on the evidence. Some cases resolve after that. If not, the case is filed and prepared for litigation, where the details of what happened are tested more closely.
The experience of our attorneys ranges from insurance and commercial law to personal injury and other areas which give our team an unmatched ability to reach a favorable outcome in your case. We handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness, as if we were representing ourselves.
Often more than one party. The driver, the trucking company, a maintenance contractor, the cargo loader, or a parts manufacturer can each share fault. Identifying every responsible party is how we reach the full insurance available.
Because the evidence is perishable. Electronic logs, dashcam video, and inspection records can be overwritten or destroyed within weeks. A preservation letter early in the case stops that from happening.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets limits on driving hours, vehicle inspection, and maintenance (FMCSA regulations). A documented violation can be strong evidence of negligence in your claim.
Two years from the date of the crash, in most cases (NRS 11.190). Because trucking evidence disappears fast, the practical window to investigate is much shorter.
You can still recover if you were 50 percent or less at fault, with your award reduced by your share (NRS 41.141). At 51 percent, you recover nothing, which is why carriers shift the blame to the smaller vehicle.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover money for you, and the first consultation is free.
Not before you talk to a lawyer. Early offers usually arrive before your injuries are fully known and are built to settle the case for less than it is worth.
Gina Corena founded Gina Corena & Associates to give injured Nevadans a legal team that fights for them, and she leads the firm's attorneys in a practice focused on personal injury law.
“Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates
“Ten Best Attorneys” in Nevada
