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, some times 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 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 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 in 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:
- 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
Trial lawyers Rodney Moss and Del Hovden have almost 70 years 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 truck accident victims are fully compensated for future medical care, lost future earnings and the personal pain and suffering from lasting disability.
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.
