Truck Accidents

Truck Accident Attorney in Los Angeles

A Decade of Personal Injury Focus. A $945,783 Truck Accident Result.

Los Angeles sits at the center of one of the busiest commercial trucking corridors in the country. The I-5, I-10, I-710, and US-101 move freight around the clock, and when a fully loaded 18-wheeler collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences are rarely minor. Truck accident claims are among the most legally demanding in personal injury law: multiple parties can share liability, federal and state regulations govern the industry, and the carriers defending these cases bring substantial resources. At Hartounian, APLC, we handle personal injury and wrongful death claims throughout California, including for Los Angeles clients injured in commercial truck crashes. Our truck accident result of $945,783.19 reflects the preparation and advocacy we bring to these cases. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

If you or a family member was seriously injured in a truck accident in Los Angeles, call us at (818) 463-1917 for a free consultation with a truck accident lawyer who can review your case before it begins.

Why Los Angeles Clients Choose Hartounian, APLC

Before we accept any case, we meet directly with the prospective client. That isn’t standard practice at high-volume firms, but it’s how we work. Clients deserve to understand the legal strategy tailored to their situation, and we need to understand what they’ve been through. This partnership-driven model shapes everything from investigation through settlement negotiations to, when necessary, courtroom advocacy.

Our practice is limited to personal injury and wrongful death. Truck accident cases don’t compete for attention alongside real estate closings or business disputes. They receive focused attention from attorneys who understand the regulatory framework, the evidence that matters, and the litigation tactics trucking company defense teams rely on.

Los Angeles is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the country. Our attorneys and staff provide services in Armenian, Farsi, and Russian, so clients in these communities can communicate fully about their case in the language they’re most comfortable with.

Types of Truck Accidents We Handle in Los Angeles

Commercial trucks come in many forms, each presenting different risks on Los Angeles roads and freeways. We represent clients injured in crashes involving:

18-wheelers and tractor-trailers: The most dangerous commercial vehicles on the road due to their weight and extended stopping distance
Tanker trucks and flatbeds: Cargo-related risks including spills and improperly secured loads
Box trucks, dump trucks, and concrete mixers: Common in urban delivery and construction zones throughout Los Angeles County
Delivery vans and large commercial vehicles: Increasingly present on residential streets and surface roads

Crash types we handle include rear-end collisions, jackknife accidents (when the trailer swings out at an angle to the cab), underride collisions (where a passenger vehicle slides beneath the trailer), rollovers, blind-spot crashes, and wide-turn impacts. Underride collisions deserve particular attention: because the roof of a smaller vehicle can be sheared off on contact, they carry a high risk of fatality and catastrophic injury, including spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Los Angeles

Establishing how a crash happened is foundational to any truck accident claim. The causes we investigate most often fall into three categories.

Driver Negligence

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service regulations set mandatory rest periods for commercial drivers. When those rules are ignored, fatigued driving becomes a serious hazard on Los Angeles freeways. Distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence are also common driver-side causes. California sets the commercial driver blood alcohol limit at 0.04%, half the standard limit for passenger vehicle drivers.

Trucking Company Failures

Carriers can be held liable when they hire inadequately screened drivers, set delivery schedules that pressure drivers to skip required rest, or fail to maintain and inspect their fleets. Faulty brakes and worn tires are recurring mechanical causes that reflect systemic maintenance failures, not just driver error.

Cargo & Loading Problems

An overloaded or improperly secured load shifts weight during transit, reducing the driver’s ability to steer or stop safely and raising rollover risk significantly. When a third-party cargo loader is responsible for the load condition, they may carry independent liability for the crash.

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What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?

Hartounian, APLC is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.

Compassionate & Reliable Legal Care

We take every case to heart. Each client's story becomes our own, driving us to fight passionately on their behalf. With the ability to connect in Farsi, Armenian, and Russian, we ensure every voice is heard and every story is understood.
Personalized Attention From Start to Finish
We meet with every single client before taking on their case, ensuring a strong understanding of their needs and concerns.
Open Communication
Our doors are always open to our clients, ensuring they feel welcomed, heard, and supported throughout their legal journey.
Every Case Matters
Our team, which includes experienced Armenian, Russian, and Persian lawyers, is deeply involved in every case we handle, personally dedicating ourselves to seeking justice for our clients.
We Provide Free Consultations
We offer complimentary consultations, giving you the opportunity to discuss your case with us without any financial obligation. Our team is also proud to provide services in Farsi, Russian, and Armenian.
Millions Won For Our Clients
Our track record speaks volumes about our commitment to securing maximum compensation for those we represent.

Why Truck Accident Claims Are Legally Complex

A truck accident claim in Los Angeles can involve the truck driver, the trucking company, a cargo-loading contractor, a vehicle or parts manufacturer, and a maintenance provider, each potentially covered under a separate insurance policy. Identifying all liable parties and preserving the evidence that establishes their responsibility requires moving quickly and knowing exactly what to look for.

We build truck accident cases using accident reports, witness statements, driver logbooks, maintenance records, surveillance footage, and electronic logging device (ELD) data. ELDs are federally mandated devices that automatically record a driver’s hours of service. That data is time-sensitive: carriers aren’t required to hold it indefinitely, and it can be overwritten or destroyed if no legal action is taken to preserve it. Our attorneys are well-versed in FMCSA compliance requirements and California trucking regulations, and we know when and how to demand preservation of this evidence.

Trucking companies carry large commercial liability policies and retain experienced defense counsel from the outset. Under California’s pure comparative fault doctrine, a plaintiff can recover damages even when they bear some share of responsibility for the crash, with the recovery reduced in proportion to their fault. We analyze the full picture of liability rather than accepting an insurer’s initial framing of the facts. When a fair settlement can’t be reached, we take the case to court.

Damages Available in a Los Angeles Truck Accident Case

California law doesn’t cap the compensatory damages a plaintiff can seek in a personal injury case. A truck accident claim can pursue both economic and non-economic losses.

Medical expenses: Past and future costs of treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care
Lost wages: Income lost during recovery and, where injuries are permanent, reduced earning capacity going forward
Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional impact of the injury itself
Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, and psychological harm resulting from the crash and its aftermath
Loss of enjoyment of life: Diminished ability to participate in activities that mattered before the injury

When a truck accident results in a fatality, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. California law permits these claims to cover funeral and burial costs, the financial support the deceased provided, and loss of companionship.

Filing Deadlines for Truck Accident Claims in Los Angeles

California’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Missing this deadline can bar recovery entirely. Two exceptions are worth knowing: if the injured party is a minor, the two-year period generally begins when they turn 18; if the truck was operated by a government entity, a government tort claim must be filed within six months of the incident under California Government Code section 911.2.

Two years can feel like a long window. It isn’t. ELD data, surveillance footage, and driver logbooks can disappear long before a deadline approaches. Our team guides clients through California’s legal deadlines and takes steps early to preserve evidence before it’s gone. The sooner you contact a truck accident attorney in Los Angeles, the more of that record may be available to protect.

Talk to a Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer Today

If you were injured in a collision with an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck in Los Angeles, Hartounian, APLC is ready to review your case. Consultations are free, and we work on a contingency fee basis: you won’t owe us fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our attorneys can meet with you personally, assess the facts, and explain your options before any commitment is made.

Call (818) 463-1917 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule your free consultation with a Los Angeles truck accident attorney.

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