Truck Accident Attorney Los Angeles

A crash with a tractor-trailer, delivery truck, or other commercial vehicle is not an ordinary car accident. The size and weight of a commercial truck can turn a collision into a catastrophic event — and the claim that follows usually involves businesses, corporate insurers, and teams of lawyers and adjusters working from the first day.

Cohen Law Group represents people across California who were seriously injured in trucking and commercial vehicle accidents. We take a litigation-first approach: every case is evaluated as if it may go to trial, even when early resolution is possible.

Why truck accident cases are different

Accidents involving commercial vehicles often result in complex liability issues and catastrophic injuries — traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe orthopedic injuries, amputations, and severe burns. Unlike a typical crash between two drivers, a truck case may involve several companies, multiple insurance policies, and records that exist only in the trucking company's hands.

Common causes of truck crashes

• Driver fatigue and long hours behind the wheel
• Distracted or impaired driving
• Speeding or following too closely for the truck’s size and weight
• Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo
• Poor maintenance — worn brakes, tires, or lights
• Equipment failures and defective truck parts
• Unsafe turns, lane changes, and blind-spot crashes

Who may be responsible

Liability can fall on individuals, companies, employers, or manufacturers, depending on the circumstances. In a truck crash, that can include:

• The truck driver whose unsafe or careless driving caused the crash.
• The trucking company or employer depending on the circumstances, including how its drivers were hired, trained, and scheduled.
• Cargo loaders and maintenance companies when improper loading or poor repairs contributed to the crash.
• Manufacturers when a defective truck, trailer, or part caused or worsened the crash.
• Government entities in some cases involving dangerous road conditions or government-owned vehicles — claims that carry much shorter deadlines.

The evidence that matters — and can disappear

Much of the most important evidence in a truck case is controlled by the companies involved, and it may not be kept forever. Moving quickly to identify and preserve it is one of the most important early steps. Key evidence can include:

• Driver logs and hours-of-service records
• Electronic data from the truck
• Maintenance, inspection, and repair records
• Dispatch and delivery records
• Driver hiring, training, and safety files
• Dash-camera and nearby surveillance video
• Photos of the scene and vehicles, and witness statements

Courts weigh whether each party owed and breached a duty of care, the extent and cause of the injuries, medical evidence and expert testimony, and the impact on your life and ability to work. Early investigation and strong evidence are critical.

Compensation after a truck accident

Economic damages can include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and rehabilitation and long-term care costs. Non-economic damages can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In certain cases, additional damages may be available where conduct is particularly egregious, and family members may recover for loss of consortium. When a crash takes a life, we also represent families in wrongful death claims.

Why Cohen Law Group for truck accident cases

• Complex tort and insurance experience. Founder Jordan M. Cohen has more than three decades of legal experience, including complex tort litigation and insurance bad faith work as an associate and partner at Levine, Steinberg & Miller, and ten years running his own firm where he personally managed trials, arbitrations, and case strategy.
• Experience with large organizations. Senior Counsel Joon Song has nearly 15 years of experience representing clients ranging from small businesses and high-net-worth individuals to Fortune 5, 100, and 500 companies, in matters including personal injury. He previously served as managing attorney for litigation at a multistate law firm, overseeing a team of sixteen lawyers and legal professionals.
• Prepared to litigate. We investigate thoroughly, gather evidence, and engage with insurers aggressively. If the insurance company refuses fair compensation, we are prepared to litigate in California courts.

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What to do now

• Get medical care and keep every record, bill, and referral.
• Write down the trucking company’s name, the truck and trailer numbers, and witness contact information if you can.
• Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company’s insurer before speaking with an attorney.
• Act quickly. Most California injury claims must be filed within two years; claims against government entities can have deadlines as short as six months.

California follows pure comparative negligence: even if you share some of the fault, you may still recover damages, reduced by your percentage of fault.

Talk with an attorney about a truck accident

Consultations are free and confidential, with no obligation and no pressure. Call (310) 747-1883 to speak directly with an attorney, or request a consultation online. Hablamos español. Attorney Jordan Cohen speaks Spanish and can meet with you in Spanish. For an overview of the injury cases we handle, visit our personal injury practice.

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