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Los Angeles is one of the busiest freight corridors in the country. The I-710, I-5, I-10, I-110, I-405, and SR-60 freeways carry tractor-trailers, port drayage trucks, tankers, and delivery fleets through the city around the clock, and a crash with one of them is nothing like a collision between two cars.
If a big rig, box truck, or delivery van hurt you or a family member in Los Angeles, a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer at Feher Law can move fast to secure the evidence the trucking company controls, including driver logs, electronic logging data, dashcam video, and maintenance records, before it is overwritten or lost.
We investigate every party that may share responsibility, from the driver and the carrier to the broker, shipper, and maintenance contractor, and we pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, and the life the crash disrupted.
Key Takeaways
- A truck case carries more defendants and deeper coverage than a car case. The driver, the carrier, the loader and the maintenance contractor can each hold separate policies, which is why these claims settle well above an ordinary collision.
- Two years to file, five years to reach trial. Code of Civil Procedure 335.1 gives two years from the crash, Government Code 911.2 only six months against a public entity, and once filed Code of Civil Procedure 583.310 requires the case to be brought to trial within five years.
- The proof sits in the carrier’s own records. Driver logs, electronic logging data, maintenance history and dashcam footage are held by the trucking company, so a preservation letter in the first days is often what decides the case.
- Recovery is measured by the full detriment. Civil Code 3333 covers treatment, future care, lost earning capacity and pain and suffering, and Civil Code 3294 adds punitive damages where the conduct was egregious. Fees are contingent in writing under Business and Professions Code 6147.
- Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Truck cases are won with evidence that belongs to the trucking company. We move first to secure it:
- preservation letters for the electronic logging device, engine data, dashcam, and dispatch records
- the driver qualification file, drug and alcohol tests, and training records
- maintenance and inspection records for the tractor and trailer
- identification of every responsible party, including the carrier, broker, shipper, loader, and maintenance contractor
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Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
Two years is the legal limit for a truck suit under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, and six months applies to a public entity, but the trucking company’s data can disappear much sooner.
- Electronic logs and driver records can be overwritten under the company’s routine retention schedule
- Dashcam and engine data may be lost when the truck returns to service
- The truck itself may be repaired or sold
- Trucking companies send rapid-response teams to the scene, so your side of the story should be protected early
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
Cassandra De Vera
Law Clerk
What a Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer Does
A Los Angeles truck accident lawyer investigates the crash the way a trucking defense team does, only for you. We reconstruct the collision, check federal hours-of-service compliance under 49 CFR Part 395, review the carrier’s safety record, and value your claim against the carrier’s insurance, which for many for-hire freight carriers has a federal minimum of $750,000.
- Call 911 and get medical care.
- Photograph the truck, its DOT number, the plates, the trailer, and the scene.
- Get the driver’s information and the company’s name.
- Find witnesses and nearby cameras.
- Do not speak with the company’s insurer or sign anything.
- Call a lawyer before the evidence is gone.
Our step-by-step guide to what to do after a truck accident covers the reports, the photos and the deadlines in more detail.
Filing Deadlines and the Evidence Clock
The deadline for a truck accident lawsuit is two years from the crash under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. A claim against a public entity, such as a government-owned truck, needs written notice within six months under Government Code 911.2. Property damage claims have their own deadline.
The deadlines are only part of the picture. Truck cases are time-sensitive because the trucking company keeps records for limited periods. A letter that tells the company to preserve its evidence helps prevent routine deletion, so contact us as soon as you can.
The Freight Corridors Where Los Angeles Truck Crashes Cluster
Los Angeles sits beside the largest port complex in the country. By most estimates the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle roughly 40 percent of the containers imported into the United States, and most of that cargo leaves the harbor on trucks. Drayage traffic runs north on the I-710 Long Beach Freeway toward the rail yards and warehouses near downtown, then fans out along the I-5, I-10, SR-60, SR-91, and I-405.
On top of the port traffic, Los Angeles has produce and parcel delivery trucks on surface streets such as Alameda Street, Washington Boulevard, and Olympic Boulevard, construction and cement trucks serving the city’s building sites, and fuel tankers. Heavy commercial vehicles share narrow lanes and crowded interchanges with commuters every day. The crashes we see most often are rear-end impacts in stop-and-go freight traffic, lane-change sideswipes, wide-turn crashes at downtown intersections, and collisions caused by unsecured or overweight loads.
The mix of carriers matters legally. A national fleet, a small owner-operator running port shuttles, and a city or county vehicle each have different insurance, different records, and different deadlines. If a government-owned truck was involved, you may have only six months to present a claim under Government Code 911.2, so call us before that window closes.
How a Los Angeles Truck Accident Case Moves From the Crash to the Courthouse
A truck accident claim in Los Angeles usually moves in four stages. First, we preserve evidence and request the collision report from the California Highway Patrol or the local police agency that responded. Second, we gather your medical records and document the injury with your treating doctors, so the full cost of future care is proven rather than guessed. Third, we send a demand to every insurer that may owe coverage, often the driver’s policy, the carrier’s commercial policy, and an excess policy.
If the insurers will not pay a fair amount, we file suit. Under Code of Civil Procedure 395, a personal injury case can be filed in the county where the injury happened, so a truck crash in Los Angeles is generally filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court even when the carrier is based in another state. Commercial carriers retain defense counsel from the start, which is why a case built early, with the carrier’s own records in hand, settles for more than one that waits.
What a Truck Accident Claim May Be Worth
A truck accident claim can include treatment costs, future care, lost earnings and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage. Punitive damages may be available under Civil Code 3294 when a carrier or driver acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, for example by knowingly falsifying logs.
The calculator is for general information only and is not legal advice.
What a Truck Accident Lawyer Costs
Truck crash clients pay nothing upfront. The fee is paid from a recovery under a written agreement.
Services We Offer
We help truck crash victims throughout Los Angeles County.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $1.1M – Truck Accident – Neck Injury
- $929K – Car Accident
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: use our semi-truck accident settlement calculator, or speak with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.
How Trucking Cases Are Valued in Los Angeles
Los Angeles truck accident settlements are typically larger due to federal trucking regulations and severe injuries. Federal minimum insurance requirements (49 CFR 387.9): $750K–$5M:
| Case Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Catastrophic Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-End by Truck | $50,000 – $500,000 | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Big Rig / Semi Truck Collision | $250,000 – $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $20,000,000+ |
| Truck Underride / Override | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $30,000,000+ |
| Hazmat Truck Accident | $500,000 – $5,000,000 | $15,000,000 – $50,000,000+ |
| Truck Driver DUI | $300,000 – $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 – $25,000,000+ |
| Truck Wrongful Death | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $30,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
We represent injured people across Los Angeles and California.
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Other Los Angeles Practice Areas
Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
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- Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyer
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.