Los Angeles truck accident lawyers
A truck crash isn’t just a bigger car crash. The driver, the trucking company, the shipper and the maintenance shop can all share the blame, and each has its own insurer and lawyers.
What to do after a truck accident
- Call us before the truck’s data is gone.Electronic logging devices and the truck’s event recorder show speed, braking and hours driven. We send a preservation letter the same day.
- Write down the carrier’s name and DOT number.It’s painted on the cab door. It lets us pull the company’s safety record and inspection history.
- Get every injury documented.Truck crashes cause injuries that worsen over weeks. Keep every appointment and every receipt.
The rules of the road
11 hours
is the federal limit on driving after 10 hours off duty. Logbooks often show drivers pushed past it.
Several insurers
can be on the hook: carrier, trailer owner, shipper and the driver’s own policy.
2 years
to file in California, but evidence disappears in weeks, so start now.
California law as of 2026. Every case is different; a lawyer can tell you how these apply to yours.
Injuries we handle
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Multiple fractures
- Internal injuries
- Amputations
- Severe burns
$3.2M
Big-rig sideswipe on the 5 near Burbank. Spinal fusion; the logbook showed 13 hours behind the wheel.
A sample result on a concept site. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
The driver was an independent contractor. Can I still sue the company?
Often, yes. Federal rules make the carrier whose authority the truck runs under responsible for its drivers, whatever their contract says.
How long do truck cases take?
Many settle in 12 to 24 months. Cases with serious injuries take longer because we wait until doctors know your long-term needs.