Los Angeles Truck Accidents Attorneys

Skilled Truck Accident Lawyers Advocating for Injured Victims in Los Angeles, California

The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make them some of the most dangerous vehicles on California's roads. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 20 times more than the average passenger vehicle. When a truck is involved in a crash, the outcome is often catastrophic. People in smaller vehicles may suffer life-altering injuries or fatalities, while the truck driver may walk away with minimal harm.

Whether the cause is driver fatigue, poor maintenance, or an overloaded trailer, truck accidents are rarely simple. They often involve multiple responsible parties, complex regulations, and aggressive legal teams hired by trucking companies and insurers. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a truck crash, you deserve legal representation from an attorney who will be committed to your recovery.

At Zarabi Law, our truck accident attorneys fight for victims who have been injured in collisions involving commercial trucks, semis, 18-wheelers, and big rigs. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these accidents take, and we are here to hold all negligent parties accountable while helping you secure the compensation you need to move forward.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in California

Although some truck crashes result from unexpected medical emergencies or unavoidable road hazards, most are caused by human error or mechanical failure, both of which are often preventable. At Zarabi Law, we investigate every aspect of your case to determine how and why the accident occurred. We can help address factors such as:

• Driver Fatigue: Federal regulations limit the number of hours truck drivers can operate without rest. Despite these rules, some companies encourage unsafe scheduling to meet delivery deadlines. Fatigue can reduce a truck driver's reaction time, impair their judgment, and increase the risk of falling asleep at the wheel.
• Distracted Driving: Cell phone use, GPS navigation, eating, or logging data on in-cab systems can distract drivers from the road, causing serious accidents.
• Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol or drug impairment, including the use of illegal substances or prescription medications, can drastically affect a driver's ability to operate a commercial vehicle safely.
• Speeding: Trucks require more time and distance to come to a complete stop. Driving too fast, especially in bad weather or heavy traffic, can increase the risk of a collision.
• Improperly Loaded or Overloaded Trailers: When cargo is not evenly distributed or exceeds legal weight limits, a truck can become more difficult to control. Overloaded trucks can be prone to rollovers, jackknifing, and brake failure. Improperly loaded cargo may shift and throw off the balance of a truck, or it may fall into the road and damage other vehicles.
• Mechanical Failures: Brake failure, tire blowouts, steering malfunctions, and other equipment problems may result from poor maintenance or defective components. These issues can lead to devastating accidents when they cause a driver to lose control.
• Inexperienced or Inadequately Trained Drivers: Operating a commercial truck requires specialized training. Inexperienced drivers may make critical errors, especially when navigating tight turns, mountain passes, or adverse weather conditions.
• Reckless Driving: When truck drivers engage in dangerous actions such as aggressive lane changes, tailgating, failure to yield, or ignoring traffic signals, they can put others in immediate danger.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Truck Accident?

Unlike typical car accidents, truck accidents often involve multiple responsible parties. Identifying every liable entity is essential to help ensure that a victim can recover full compensation. At Zarabi Law, we can conduct in-depth investigations to determine who may be held accountable for the injuries suffered in a truck accident. Potentially liable parties may include:

• The Truck Driver: If the driver was fatigued, distracted, impaired, or violated traffic laws, they may be held personally responsible.
• The Trucking Company: Employers may be liable for negligent hiring, training, supervision, or maintenance practices. They may also be responsible if they pressured drivers to violate hours-of-service rules.
• The Truck Owner: If the truck is leased or owned by a separate party, that entity may be responsible for maintenance or equipment failure.
• Cargo Loading Companies: Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo can cause a loss of control, lead to a rollover, or cause items to fall off a truck. The loading company may be held liable for negligence.
• Vehicle or Parts Manufacturers: If a defective tire, brake system, or mechanical component contributed to the crash, the manufacturer may face liability.
• Maintenance Contractors: Third-party mechanics or maintenance providers can be responsible for negligent work or missed inspections.
• Other Drivers: In some multi-vehicle crashes, additional drivers may share liability if their actions contributed to the collision.

Determining liability in truck accident cases will require a careful review of driver logs, inspection records, maintenance reports, black box data, surveillance footage, and witness statements. Our legal team works with investigators, accident reconstruction experts, and safety specialists to build a clear and compelling case on behalf of an injury victim.

Contact Our Los Angeles, CA Commercial Truck Accident Lawyers

The team at Zarabi Law can help you determine the best ways to proceed following a truck accident. The sooner we begin investigating your case, the better we can protect your rights and preserve essential evidence. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we handle all truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Contact our Los Angeles 18-wheeler accident attorneys at 213-786-4055 to schedule a free case consultation.