Los Angeles Truck Accidents Lawyers
Pico Rivera Semi Crash Attorneys
We Know Where to Look for Answers
A car is simply no match for a 100,000 pound 18-wheel tractor trailer. Truck accidents cause serious injuries, sometimes death. In the aftermath of a truck accident, it takes a practiced eye to sort out what happened. The law firm of Moss ◊ Hovden has the resources to rapidly respond, and the experience to uncover the truth. If a family member was injured or killed in a tractor trailer crash, we urge you to contact us immediately. The sooner we can get to the scene, the better our chances of recovering your full compensation for the devastation. We handle trucking accidents throughout Southern California
A Heavy Price for Their Greed
Time is money in the trucking industry. To make more deliveries and cover more miles, some truck drivers speed and ignore federally mandated rest periods between shipments. This was the case when the driver of an 18-wheeler fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into another vehicle, causing fatal accident injuries to a 42-year-old husband and father. In the lawsuit for wrongful death, Moss ◊ Hovden proved that the trucker had been awake for 30 hours, and that he routinely lied when entering time in his logbooks. We also determined that his employer encouraged the practice, something common across the trucking industry. We obtained an eight-figure award for the injured victim.
See our notable verdicts and settlements for truck accidents.
A Prompt and Thorough Investigation
Commercial vehicles are insured for the catastrophic injuries common in trucking accidents, but the insurance companies are aggressive in deflecting responsibility.
Moss ◊ Hovden uses accident reconstructionists who will literally crawl over the wreckage to inspect for clues and determine exactly what happened in the crash. We have professional investigators at the ready to interview witnesses, preserve evidence and obtain company records to establish the negligence or other causes of the truck accident, including:
- Aggressive driving (speeding, tailgating, changing lanes)
- Driver fatigue, inattention or substance abuse
- Mechanical/maintenance issues (faulty brakes, bald tires, etc.)
- Unsecured or overweight freight
- Negligent hiring and training
Helping You Through the Ordeal
Personal injury trial lawyers Rodney Moss and Del Hovden have over 69 of experience between them. They are hands-on attorneys who work closely with the family of the victim to make sure that immediate needs are met while they are building a case for damages. We go the extra mile to ensure 18-wheeler accident victims are fully compensated for future medical care, lost future earnings and the personal pain and suffering from lasting disability.
Example Cases
Below are some cases that we have recently handled or are currently handling. These are not typical cases and results should not be expected. However, these examples are provided for our clients to understand more about the specific types of truck accident cases we handle.
- 18 wheeler on a Southern California freeway changed from the No. 2 to No. 3 lane, pushed plaintiff off the freeway, down the embankment onto a tree. Plaintiff extricated from automobile with serious injuries. Result: case now pending.
- Bus made by Crown Coach Company claimed brakes failed, struck rear of plaintiff automobile stopped for a red light. Manufacturer defect in braking mechanism. Result: six figures.
- 18 wheeler in the right lane at intersection without right turn blinkers suddenly makes a right turn causing bicyclist to strike the front of the truck trailer. Serious injuries. Result: six figures.
- 185 vehicle pile up on local freeway in dense morning fog with very limited sight distance. 18 wheeler traveling at excessive speed for conditions, changed lanes in front of 75 year old plaintiff and jackknifed, which caused plaintiff to strike trailer in the rear. Trailer was found by the California Highway Patrol to have defective brakes. Plaintiff sustained serious, debilitating injuries. Result: six figures
Let us help you deal with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or other personal injuries after a semi crash or truck accident. E-mail us or call our office at 562.321.9590 or toll free at 877.766.6507 for a free consultation. We can make hospital and house calls, or arrange evening and weekend appointments. There are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.