LA Truck Accident Lawyer

LA Truck Accident Lawyer | 15+ Years Experience

A serious truck accident is not simply a larger version of an ordinary car accident. Commercial truck crashes can involve trucking companies, motor carriers, corporate insurance policies, federal safety requirements, electronic truck data, driver qualification records, maintenance histories, cargo records, and multiple companies that may share responsibility for what happened.

If you or a family member was seriously injured in a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, big rig, container truck, delivery truck, box truck, dump truck, construction truck, or other commercial vehicle accident in Los Angeles, attorney Jasminder Gill can help investigate the collision, preserve important trucking evidence, identify potentially responsible drivers and companies, determine available insurance coverage, and pursue compensation available under California law.

The Law Office of Jasminder Gill represents truck accident victims throughout Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, Carson, Compton, Inglewood, Torrance, San Pedro, Wilmington, Downey, Commerce, Vernon, Pasadena, Glendale, and surrounding communities.

Attorney Jasminder Gill has more than 15 years of California personal injury experience, has helped thousands of injured clients and families, and has recovered millions of dollars for injury victims.

The Law Office of Jasminder Gill represents truck accident victims throughout Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and California.

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Serious Los Angeles Truck Accidents Require a Different Investigation

Trucking companies and commercial insurance carriers may begin investigating a serious collision quickly. A commercial truck accident can involve evidence and corporate records that do not exist in an ordinary passenger-vehicle claim.

Depending on the collision, important evidence may include:

• Electronic Logging Device records
• Electronic Control Module data
• GPS and telematics information
• Dash-camera footage
• Driver qualification files
• Commercial driver licensing information
• Hours-of-Service records
• Motor carrier safety records
• Vehicle inspection reports
• Truck maintenance and repair records
• Dispatch communications
• Bills of lading
• Cargo-loading records
• Weight and securement information
• Tractor and trailer ownership records
• Cellphone records when legally relevant
• Drug and alcohol testing records when applicable
• Surveillance footage
• Police or CHP collision reports
• Photographs and videos
• Witness statements

Some electronic information, video, and business records may not remain available indefinitely. Identifying the trucking companies, vehicles, drivers, records, insurance policies, and other involved parties early can therefore become an important part of investigating a serious truck accident claim.

Call 949-416-9080 for a Free Los Angeles Truck Accident Consultation

There are no upfront attorney’s fees. You pay no attorney’s fee unless the firm obtains a recovery for you, subject to the written contingency-fee agreement.

Telephone and video consultations are available for injured clients throughout Los Angeles County.

Why Choose Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney Jasminder Gill?

The attorney you choose after a serious truck accident may need to investigate considerably more than which driver caused the initial impact.

A commercial truck claim can require determining:

• Who employed or contracted with the driver
• Which motor carrier operated the truck
• Who owned the tractor
• Who owned the trailer
• Who inspected and maintained the vehicle
• Who repaired the truck
• Who loaded the cargo
• Whether another company controlled the shipment
• Whether driver fatigue contributed to the collision
• Whether Hours-of-Service requirements were followed
• Whether the truck contained useful electronic information
• Whether mechanical problems contributed
• Whether multiple companies have potentially applicable insurance coverage

Attorney Jasminder Gill brings more than 15 years of California personal injury experience to the representation of injured clients and families.

Clients of the Law Office of Jasminder Gill benefit from:

• 15+ years of California personal injury experience
• California attorney since 2009
• Millions of dollars recovered for injured clients and families
• Thousands of injured clients helped
• Direct access to attorney Jasminder Gill
• Investigation of potentially responsible companies
• Investigation of available commercial insurance coverage
• Review of truck-specific evidence when relevant
• Representation for serious and catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death representation
• Punjabi-speaking attorney services
• Free consultations
• No upfront attorney’s fees

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in another case.

Our Team Includes Commercial Driver’s License Holders

The Law Office of Jasminder Gill’s team includes staff members who hold commercial driver’s licenses, or CDLs.

That practical background provides additional familiarity with commercial vehicles and issues that can arise in trucking operations, including:

• Commercial vehicle inspections
• Tractor-trailer operation
• Combination vehicles
• Large-vehicle blind spots
• Braking and stopping considerations
• Commercial driver responsibilities
• Vehicle size and handling
• Safety procedures involving commercial vehicles

Attorney Jasminder Gill combines this team perspective with more than 15 years of California personal injury experience representing injured people and families.

A CDL does not determine how a collision occurred or establish legal responsibility. Each truck accident must still be evaluated based on the evidence, applicable law, and circumstances of the particular crash.

Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different From Ordinary Car Accident Claims

A passenger-car crash may involve two drivers and two automobile insurance policies.

A serious commercial trucking accident can involve an entirely different structure.

The truck driver may work for a motor carrier. The tractor and trailer may be owned by separate businesses. Another company may have loaded the cargo. A maintenance contractor may have serviced the vehicle. A shipper or other transportation company may have played a role in the trucking operation.

There may also be electronic and company records that provide information about what happened before the collision.

Determining responsibility can therefore require looking well beyond the driver’s conduct at the moment of impact.

Multiple Companies May Share Responsibility

Depending on the evidence, potentially responsible parties may include:

• The commercial truck driver
• Motor carrier
• Trucking company
• Driver’s employer
• Tractor owner
• Trailer owner
• Maintenance company
• Repair facility
• Cargo-loading company
• Shipper
• Manufacturer
• Another commercial entity
• Another negligent driver
• Government entity in appropriate cases

The presence of a company name or logo on a truck does not necessarily establish the complete ownership, employment, insurance, or transportation relationships involved.

Those relationships may need to be investigated.

Los Angeles Is a Major Commercial Trucking and Freight Region

Los Angeles has an extensive network of ports, freeways, rail facilities, industrial areas, warehouses, distribution centers, construction projects, and commercial transportation routes.

Commercial trucks regularly travel between Los Angeles, surrounding communities, the ports, the Inland Empire, and destinations throughout California and the country.

Major Los Angeles-area trucking corridors include:

• I-710
• I-110
• I-5
• I-10
• I-405
• US-101
• SR-60
• SR-91
• Alameda Street
• Port-area roadways
• Industrial and warehouse corridors
• Routes connecting Los Angeles freight operations with Inland Empire distribution centers

Truck collisions may involve:

• Semi-trucks
• Tractor-trailers
• 18-wheelers
• Big rigs
• Container trucks
• Drayage trucks
• Box trucks
• Delivery trucks
• Dump trucks
• Construction trucks
• Flatbed trucks
• Utility trucks
• Garbage trucks
• Commercial vans
• Other fleet vehicles

Port of Los Angeles Truck Accidents

The Port of Los Angeles and surrounding freight network generate substantial commercial truck activity.

Container and drayage trucks move cargo between terminals, rail facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and other destinations.

A port-related truck accident may therefore involve more than the truck driver and motor carrier.

An investigation may need to determine:

• Who operated the truck
• Which motor carrier was responsible for the trip
• Who owned the tractor
• Who owned or supplied the trailer or chassis
• Which container was being transported
• What cargo was being carried
• Who loaded the cargo
• Whether cargo weight was appropriate
• Whether the load was properly secured
• Who inspected the vehicle
• Whether maintenance was required
• Whether another company controlled part of the transportation operation

Complex commercial relationships can make it particularly important to identify the parties based on records rather than assumptions.

I-710 Truck Accidents

I-710 is an important freight corridor in the Los Angeles region.

Commercial trucks regularly transport containers and other freight between port facilities, warehouses, rail yards, businesses, and distribution centers.

A serious I-710 truck crash may require identifying:

• Tractor
• Trailer
• Driver
• Motor carrier
• USDOT information
• Cargo
• Route
• Accident location
• Electronic truck information
• Witnesses
• Available video

I-5 Truck Accidents

I-5 carries substantial passenger and commercial traffic through Los Angeles County.

Truck crashes can occur during:

• Sudden traffic slowdowns
• Lane changes
• Congestion
• Rear-end collisions
• Merging
• Disabled-vehicle situations
• Multi-vehicle accidents

Investigating a serious I-5 truck crash may require examining driver activity, truck data, surrounding traffic, vehicle damage, witness statements, and available video.

I-10 Truck Accidents

I-10 connects Los Angeles with communities and freight networks farther inland.

A truck accident investigation along I-10 may involve:

• Vehicle speed
• Braking
• Following distance
• Traffic conditions
• Driver activity
• Hours-of-Service information
• Truck data
• Dispatch information
• Cargo
• Maintenance

I-110 Truck Accidents

Commercial and passenger vehicles share I-110 throughout the Los Angeles area.

A collision involving a large truck may require examining:

• Speed
• Lane position
• Visibility
• Congestion
• Driver behavior
• Vehicle condition
• Electronic information

I-405 Truck Accidents

Traffic conditions on I-405 can change quickly.

Commercial trucks require substantial space to slow and stop because of their size and weight.

Rear-end collisions, unsafe lane changes, and multi-vehicle truck accidents may require analysis of speed, braking, following distance, congestion, and available truck data.

SR-60 and SR-91 Commercial Truck Accidents

SR-60 and SR-91 carry substantial commercial traffic between Los Angeles County and warehouse and distribution areas farther inland.

Truck crashes along these corridors may raise questions involving:

• Driver hours
• Dispatch
• Delivery schedules
• Vehicle maintenance
• Cargo
• Route information
• Electronic records

Trucking Evidence That Can Help Explain What Happened

One of the major differences between a truck accident case and an ordinary automobile claim is the potential amount of commercial and electronic evidence.

Electronic Control Module Data

Commercial vehicles may contain electronic systems capable of recording information about vehicle operation.

Depending on the truck and system, available information may include:

• Vehicle speed
• Changes in speed
• Braking
• Throttle position
• Engine operation
• Other vehicle activity

Electronic information should generally be considered together with physical evidence, vehicle damage, witness statements, photographs, video, and other records.

Electronic Logging Devices

Electronic Logging Devices may contain records concerning a commercial driver’s duty status and driving time.

When fatigue is an issue, ELD information may be compared with:

• Dispatch records
• GPS information
• Trip documents
• Delivery records
• Fuel receipts
• Driver logs
• Other available records

The purpose is to determine what actually occurred before the collision.

GPS and Telematics Data

Commercial fleets may use GPS or telematics systems to track vehicles.

Available information may help establish:

• Location
• Route
• Timing
• Vehicle movement
• Stops
• Other operational information

The type of data available depends on the vehicle and systems being used.

Dash-Camera Video

Some commercial vehicles use inward-facing or outward-facing cameras.

If video exists, it may provide valuable information concerning traffic, vehicle movement, driver activity, or the collision itself.

Other possible video sources can include:

• Nearby businesses
• Warehouses
• Homes
• Traffic systems
• Other vehicles
• Rideshare vehicles
• Dash cameras

Video can sometimes be overwritten, making early identification important.

Truck Driver Qualification and Safety Records

Commercial truck drivers must satisfy licensing and qualification requirements applicable to the vehicles they operate.

Depending on the claim, records may be relevant to determining whether the driver had:

• Proper commercial licensing
• Required endorsements
• Appropriate training
• Medical qualifications
• Necessary experience
• Other required credentials

A truck accident investigation may also consider whether the carrier had information before the crash that raised safety concerns.

Driver Fatigue and Hours-of-Service Issues

Fatigue can affect:

• Alertness
• Reaction time
• Judgment
• Decision-making
• Ability to respond to changing traffic conditions

Federal Hours-of-Service rules restrict how long covered commercial drivers may drive and remain on duty.

When fatigue is suspected, potentially relevant information may include:

• ELD records
• Driver logs
• Dispatch communications
• GPS data
• Trip records
• Fuel purchases
• Delivery documentation

No assumption should be made merely because a commercial truck was involved.

The evidence should determine whether fatigue contributed to the collision.

Truck Maintenance and Mechanical Failures

Commercial trucks accumulate substantial mileage and require inspection and maintenance.

Potential mechanical issues may include:

• Brake problems
• Tire failures
• Steering defects
• Lighting failures
• Suspension problems
• Coupling issues
• Other defective components

If mechanical failure contributed to a collision, determining why the failure occurred can be important.

Relevant questions may include:

• When was the truck last inspected?
• Was a defect previously identified?
• Who performed the repairs?
• Was maintenance delayed?
• Who owned the vehicle?
• Who was responsible for maintaining it?
• Did a defective component contribute to the crash?

Overloaded and Improperly Secured Cargo

Cargo can affect a truck’s stability, braking, and handling.

Potential cargo-related problems may include:

• Overloading
• Improper weight distribution
• Shifting cargo
• Inadequate securement
• Falling cargo

A cargo investigation may examine:

• What the truck was carrying
• Shipment weight
• Weight distribution
• Loading records
• Securement
• Inspections
• Identity of the loading company
• Identity of other companies responsible for the shipment

Common Causes of Los Angeles Truck Accidents

Truck crashes can result from driver behavior, trucking-company practices, mechanical conditions, cargo problems, roadway conditions, or multiple contributing factors.

Driver Fatigue

Long periods of driving can reduce alertness, reaction time, and judgment.

Distracted Driving

Potential distractions may include:

• Cellphones
• Navigation systems
• Dispatch communications
• Electronic devices
• Food
• Activity inside the cab

Speeding

Truck speed can significantly affect stopping distance and collision severity.

Driving too fast for congestion, weather, roadway conditions, or available stopping distance can be dangerous even when a vehicle is traveling below the posted speed limit.

Following Too Closely

Commercial trucks generally require more distance to slow and stop than passenger vehicles.

This can become especially dangerous when Los Angeles freeway traffic suddenly slows.

Unsafe Lane Changes

Large commercial vehicles have substantial blind spots.

An unsafe lane change may:

• Strike a neighboring vehicle
• Force another motorist from a lane
• Trigger a multi-vehicle collision

Improper Turns

Commercial trucks may require additional room to complete turns.

Wide-turn accidents can occur when another vehicle is struck or trapped between the truck and a curb, vehicle, or fixed object.

Mechanical Failure

Brake, tire, steering, and other mechanical problems can contribute to catastrophic collisions.

Improperly Loaded Cargo

Overloaded or shifting cargo can make a commercial truck difficult to control and contribute to rollovers, jackknife accidents, and cargo-loss crashes.

Common Types of Los Angeles Truck Accidents

The Law Office of Jasminder Gill represents people injured in serious commercial vehicle accidents involving many different types of crashes.

Semi-Truck Accidents

Semi-truck collisions can involve substantial vehicle weight, complicated commercial relationships, and serious injuries.

18-Wheeler Accidents

An 18-wheeler collision may involve multiple vehicles, commercial insurance policies, and extensive trucking records.

Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Tractors and trailers may have different owners, making ownership and contractual relationships particularly important.

Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife accident occurs when a tractor and trailer fold toward one another at an angle.

Potential contributing factors can include:

• Speed
• Sudden braking
• Loss of traction
• Driver error
• Cargo movement
• Mechanical problems

Underride Accidents

An underride crash occurs when a smaller vehicle travels underneath part of a commercial truck or trailer.

These collisions can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.

Potentially relevant evidence may include:

• Vehicle positions
• Speeds
• Visibility
• Lighting
• Trailer equipment
• Vehicle damage
• Roadway evidence

Truck Rollover Accidents

Rollovers may involve:

• Excessive speed
• Sharp steering
• Shifting cargo
• Improper loading
• Tire failure
• Mechanical problems
• Roadway conditions

Rear-End Truck Accidents

Because of a commercial truck’s size and weight, rear-end crashes may result in serious injuries.

An investigation may examine:

• Speed
• Following distance
• Braking
• Fatigue
• Distraction
• Mechanical condition
• Electronic truck information

Blind-Spot and Lane-Change Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks have substantial blind spots around the vehicle.

Video, witness statements, damage patterns, roadway markings, and vehicle positions may help establish how a lane-change collision occurred.

Delivery Truck and Commercial Fleet Accidents

Commercial vehicle cases can also involve:

• Delivery trucks
• Box trucks
• Moving trucks
• Commercial vans
• Utility trucks
• Fleet vehicles

When a driver causes a collision while performing work-related duties, the driver’s relationship with the business may become relevant to liability and insurance coverage.

Dump Truck and Construction Truck Accidents

Los Angeles construction projects place heavy commercial vehicles throughout the region.

Accidents can occur as vehicles:

• Enter construction sites
• Exit work sites
• Make wide turns
• Change lanes
• Transport materials
• Lose cargo

Potentially responsible parties may include the driver, employer, contractor, vehicle owner, maintenance provider, or another business.

Who May Be Responsible for a Los Angeles Truck Accident?

Determining who caused the initial collision is only part of a commercial truck investigation.

Potential responsibility may extend to several parties.

Truck Driver

A commercial driver may potentially be responsible for conduct including:

• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Distracted driving
• Unsafe lane changes
• Improper turns
• Failure to yield
• Fatigued driving
• Impaired driving
• Failure to account for traffic or road conditions

Trucking Company or Motor Carrier

A motor carrier’s conduct may need to be investigated when issues involve:

• Hiring
• Driver qualifications
• Training
• Supervision
• Safety policies
• Inspection procedures
• Maintenance
• Scheduling
• Dispatch
• Compliance with applicable safety requirements

Maintenance and Repair Companies

A maintenance or repair provider may become relevant when poor maintenance or improper repairs contribute to a collision.

Cargo-Loading Companies

If cargo was overloaded, improperly distributed, or inadequately secured, responsibility may extend to the people or businesses involved with loading or securing the shipment.

Truck or Component Manufacturers

A defective truck, tire, brake component, steering component, coupling system, or other product can potentially create a product-liability issue.

Commercial Truck Insurance Can Be More Complicated

Truck accident insurance coverage can be substantially more complicated than ordinary automobile insurance.

Depending on the circumstances, insurance may be associated with:

• Driver
• Motor carrier
• Tractor
• Trailer
• Employer
• Other potentially responsible commercial entities

The existence of an insurance policy does not necessarily mean that coverage applies.

The policies, contracts, corporate relationships, and circumstances of the collision may all matter.

Injuries Caused by Los Angeles Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries because of the difference in size and weight between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles.

Potential injuries may include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Disc injuries
• Broken bones
• Internal organ injuries
• Crush injuries
• Nerve damage
• Amputations
• Burns
• Severe lacerations
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Other catastrophic injuries

Serious injuries may require:

• Emergency care
• Hospitalization
• Surgery
• Rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Long-term medical treatment
• Assistive devices
• Home assistance
• Extended time away from work

Compensation After a Los Angeles Truck Accident

If another person or company’s negligence caused an accident, the injured person may be able to pursue damages supported by California law and the evidence.

Medical Expenses

Qualifying medical expenses may include:

• Ambulance transportation
• Emergency treatment
• Hospitalization
• Surgery
• Diagnostic imaging
• Specialist treatment
• Physical therapy
• Rehabilitation
• Prescription medication
• Medical equipment

Future Medical Care

Catastrophic injuries may require treatment for years or, in some cases, throughout a person’s lifetime.

Lost Income

An injured person may be able to recover qualifying wages or income lost because of accident-related injuries.

Loss of Future Earning Capacity

Permanent limitations may affect a person’s ability to perform the same occupation, duties, or hours in the future.

Pain and Suffering

A California personal injury claim may include qualifying non-economic damages for physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Permanent Disability and Disfigurement

Permanent injuries may affect independence, mobility, employment, relationships, appearance, and daily activities.

How Much Is a Los Angeles Truck Accident Case Worth?

There is no standard settlement amount for a truck accident claim.

Factors affecting potential case value may include:

• Injury severity
• Medical expenses
• Future medical needs
• Lost income
• Loss of earning capacity
• Permanent disability
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Effect on daily life
• Strength of liability evidence
• Comparative fault
• Number of potentially responsible parties
• Available insurance coverage

A case involving catastrophic permanent injuries will generally present different damages than a claim involving injuries from which the person fully recovers.

No attorney can ethically guarantee a particular settlement or verdict.

What to Do After a Los Angeles Truck Accident

Call 911 When Necessary

Request emergency medical and law-enforcement assistance when appropriate.

Photograph the Truck If You Can Safely Do So

Helpful photographs may include:

• Tractor
• Trailer
• Company markings
• USDOT number
• License plate
• Trailer number
• Vehicle damage
• Roadway conditions
• Debris
• Skid marks
• Nearby signs or exits

Never put yourself in danger to obtain photographs or other evidence.

Identify Witnesses

Obtain names and contact information when possible.

Seek Appropriate Medical Care

Follow medical recommendations and keep documentation concerning treatment.

Preserve Documents

Save:

• Police information
• Hospital paperwork
• Insurance correspondence
• Photographs
• Videos
• Tow-yard information
• Witness information

Be Careful With Recorded Statements

A trucking company’s insurer may request a statement shortly after an accident.

Understand who the adjuster represents and what information is being requested before providing a detailed statement or signing documents.

What If the Trucking Company’s Insurance Adjuster Calls?

Commercial insurers may begin investigating an accident quickly.

An adjuster may ask about:

• How the accident occurred
• Your injuries
• Prior medical history
• Treatment
• Property damage
• Witnesses

The company may also request:

• A recorded statement
• Medical authorization
• Documents
• Release
• Settlement agreement

Understand what you are being asked to provide before signing documents or resolving a claim.

Be Careful With an Early Settlement Offer

Serious injuries may not be fully understood during the first days or weeks following an accident.

Before resolving a claim, issues may include:

• Additional treatment
• Surgery
• Permanent limitations
• Future medical care
• Lost income
• Reduced earning ability
• Additional potentially responsible parties
• Additional insurance coverage

Accepting a settlement generally requires releasing claims identified in the agreement.

What If You Were Partially Responsible?

California follows pure comparative negligence.

An injured person may potentially recover compensation even when partly responsible for an accident, although the recovery can be reduced according to the percentage of fault attributed to that person.

A trucking company or insurer may argue that another motorist:

• Was speeding
• Followed too closely
• Changed lanes improperly
• Failed to yield
• Contributed in another way

Those allegations should be evaluated against the available evidence.

Wrongful Death After a Los Angeles Truck Accident

Some commercial truck collisions cause fatal injuries.

When another party’s wrongful conduct causes a death, eligible surviving family members may have rights under California wrongful death law.

A survival action may also exist in appropriate circumstances for claims belonging to the deceased person before death.

Wrongful death and survival actions involve separate legal rights and should be evaluated individually.

How Long Do You Have to File a Los Angeles Truck Accident Claim?

For many California negligence-based personal injury claims, the general statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury.

However, exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply.

Government Claims Can Have Much Shorter Deadlines

If a collision involves a government vehicle, government employee, or dangerous public-property condition, special government-claim procedures may apply.

In many California personal injury matters involving public entities, a government claim must generally be presented within six months.

Do not assume every truck accident has the same deadline.

Why Waiting Can Hurt a Truck Accident Investigation

The statute of limitations is not the only timing issue.

Long before a lawsuit deadline expires:

• Electronic information may become unavailable
• Surveillance footage may be overwritten
• Trucks may be repaired
• Vehicles may return to service
• Physical evidence may change
• Witnesses may become difficult to locate
• Memories may fade
• Records may become harder to obtain

Early investigation can therefore matter even when a lawsuit deadline is still months or years away.

Los Angeles Resources After a Serious Truck Accident

Call 911 for an immediate medical or public-safety emergency.

The following resources are provided for general information and are not endorsements.

Los Angeles General Medical Center

2051 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033

General information: 844-804-0055

Los Angeles General Medical Center Emergency Services

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Emergency Department

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Emergency department: 310-825-2111

Hospital information: 310-825-9111

UCLA Emergency Department

Cedars-Sinai Emergency Department

8701 Gracie Allen Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Main number: 310-423-3277

Cedars-Sinai Emergency Department

Los Angeles Police Traffic Collision Reports

For nonemergency LAPD response:

1-877-275-5273

Traffic collision report information:

213-486-8130

Request an LAPD Traffic Collision Report

California Highway Patrol Truck Accident Reports

Freeway collisions may be investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

CHP Central Los Angeles Area Office

777 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Phone: 213-815-2000

CHP Central Los Angeles Area Office

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Angeles Truck Accidents

How Do I Choose a Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer?

Consider the attorney’s personal injury experience, familiarity with commercial vehicle claims, ability to identify multiple potentially responsible parties, understanding of truck-specific evidence, resources available to investigate the case, and communication with clients.

Ask who will actually handle your case and how the firm approaches preservation of commercial trucking evidence.

How Much Does a Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer Cost?

The Law Office of Jasminder Gill offers free personal injury consultations.

There are no upfront attorney’s fees. No attorney’s fee is owed unless the firm obtains a recovery, subject to the written contingency-fee agreement.

Can I Sue Both the Truck Driver and Trucking Company?

Potentially.

The appropriate parties depend on the evidence, employment or contractual relationships, and applicable law.

What If the Truck Driver Is an Independent Contractor?

Calling a driver an independent contractor does not necessarily resolve the legal relationships involved.

The actual relationship among the driver, motor carrier, and other companies should be evaluated.

What If the Police Report Says I Caused the Crash?

A police or CHP collision report can be important evidence but does not necessarily determine the outcome of a civil personal injury claim.

Other evidence may include:

• Witness statements
• Video
• Vehicle damage
• Electronic truck information
• Roadway evidence
• Photographs
• Company records

Can I Recover If I Was Partially at Fault?

Potentially.

California uses pure comparative negligence. An injured person may still recover when partly responsible, although the recovery may be reduced based on the percentage of fault attributed to that person.

What If the Truck’s Brakes Failed?

The investigation may need to determine why the brakes failed, when the vehicle was inspected, who performed maintenance or repairs, whether the problem should have been discovered earlier, and whether a defective component was involved.

What If Cargo Fell From the Truck?

The case may require investigating:

• Loading
• Securement
• Weight
• Inspection
• Driver
• Motor carrier
• Loading company
• Other entities involved with the shipment

What If the Truck Was Carrying a Shipping Container?

Container truck claims may involve the driver, motor carrier, tractor, trailer or chassis, cargo records, and other transportation businesses.

Responsibility should be based on evidence rather than simply the company name appearing on a container.

What If the Trucking Company Is Located Outside California?

Commercial trucks frequently cross state lines.

A trucking company’s headquarters being outside California does not necessarily prevent a claim arising from a collision in Los Angeles.

What If the Accident Aggravated an Existing Injury?

A person may potentially recover when an accident worsens a preexisting condition.

Medical evidence can become particularly important in determining how the condition changed following the collision.

What If I Did Not Go to the Hospital Immediately?

Not every injured person is transported from an accident scene.

If symptoms develop or worsen, seek appropriate medical care and accurately explain when your symptoms began.

How Long Does a Los Angeles Truck Accident Case Take?

There is no single timeline.

Factors may include:

• Severity of injuries
• Length of medical treatment
• Need for future treatment
• Number of potentially responsible parties
• Liability disputes
• Complexity of trucking evidence
• Insurance issues
• Settlement negotiations
• Litigation

Punjabi-Speaking Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer

Attorney Jasminder Gill speaks Punjabi and represents Punjabi-speaking people and families injured in serious truck and commercial vehicle accidents throughout Los Angeles and California.

Clients can communicate directly with attorney Jasminder Gill about:

• How the truck accident happened
• Injuries
• Medical treatment
• Insurance coverage
• Property damage
• Lost income
• Trucking-company responsibility
• Available evidence
• Personal injury claims process

Punjabi-speaking clients do not need to rely on a friend, child, or family member to interpret important attorney-client conversations.

Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Los Angeles County

The Law Office of Jasminder Gill represents injured clients throughout Los Angeles County, including:

• Downtown Los Angeles
• San Pedro
• Wilmington
• Carson
• Long Beach
• Compton
• Torrance
• Inglewood
• Santa Monica
• Culver City
• Pasadena
• Glendale
• Burbank
• Pomona
• West Covina
• Whittier
• Norwalk
• Downey
• Commerce
• Vernon

Clients do not necessarily need to travel to the firm’s Costa Mesa office to begin discussing their case.

Telephone and video consultations are available.

Speak With Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney Jasminder Gill

If you or someone in your family was seriously injured in a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, big rig, container truck, delivery truck, box truck, dump truck, construction truck, or another commercial vehicle accident in Los Angeles, contact the Law Office of Jasminder Gill.

Attorney Jasminder Gill has more than 15 years of California personal injury experience, has helped thousands of injured clients, and has recovered millions of dollars for injured people and families.

The firm can investigate potentially responsible parties, available trucking evidence, insurance coverage, and the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | MILLIONS RECOVERED | THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS HELPED | CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY SINCE 2009 | TEAM INCLUDES CDL HOLDERS | PUNJABI-SPEAKING ATTORNEY | 24/7 FREE CONSULTATIONS

No upfront attorney’s fees. No attorney’s fee unless the firm obtains a recovery for you, subject to the written contingency-fee agreement.

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