Get Help From a Skilled 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
An 18-wheeler, also known as a semi-truck or tractor-trailer, has a tractor unit and a trailer with a total of 18 wheels. Count on our 18-wheeler accident attorneys to help after a crash.
Attorney Jordan M. Jones and our team of 18-wheeler truck accident lawyers provide guidance and legal representation when someone has injured you or a loved one in a crash with an eighteen-wheeler or commercial vehicle. Don’t go it alone. With our help, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries and hold trucking companies accountable.
Contact the Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyers – serving Southern California – for a free, confidential case review. Call us 24/7 at (213) 510-3261.
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Overview
- When To Call an 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyer?
- How an 18-Wheeler Accident Law Firm Can Help You
- Compensation We Seek for Our Injured 18-Wheeler Clients
- Meet Attorney Jordan M Jones
- Areas We Serve in Southern California
- What Is an 18-Wheeler?
- Our Contingency Fee Pricing
- Don’t Miss the Deadline! The Statute of Limitations
- Injuries and Fatalities in 18-Wheeler Crashes
- Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents We Handle
- Proving Negligence in Your 18-Wheeler Injury Case
- FAQs About Truck Accidents
- Helpful Resources
- Schedule Free Case Review
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When To Call an 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle, getting legal help is vital. Without the help of a lawyer for 18-wheeler accidents, you may be left with mounting medical bills, lost income, and getting pushed around by the insurance company while you recover.
18-wheeler drivers often carry large insurance policies, and these insurance carriers are known for not compensating accident victims adequately. In a collision, there is often more than one at-fault party, and you need to understand all sides of the case.
The only way to make dangerous truck companies safer is to hold them accountable for every injury and safety violation they’ve caused.
Jordan M. Jones, Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney
How an 18-Wheeler Accident Law Firm Can Help You
When you hire our 18-wheeler accident attorneys, we will aggressively work to get justice for you. Our 18-wheeler accident law firm may take the following steps for your case:
- Provide a free, confidential case evaluation and answer your important questions
- Investigate the details of your 18-wheeler accident with all resources available, including accident reconstruction, expert witnesses, and more as needed
- Speak with insurance carriers on your behalf
- Submit your demands to the 18-wheeler trucking company for a fair settlement to pay for damages
- File an on-time lawsuit following all California and local laws and requirements
- Negotiate a fair settlement with the 18-wheeler driver, trucking company, and any others that may be found liable for causing your injuries
- Litigate your case in front of a judge or jury when the at-fault parties refuse to negotiate in good faith
Let our 18-wheeler accident lawyers give you the peace of mind that your case is being handled well, so you can focus on your healing.
Our 18-Wheeler Wreck Lawyers Seek Compensation for Clients
Our skilled 18-wheeler accident injury lawyers understand how much justice and fair compensation matter to our injured clients. Our trucking attorneys work for our clients to recover compensation to cover nearly all of your potential costs and needs, including:
- Medical Expenses – which may include hospital stays, surgeries, doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, medications, and any medical devices you need during your recovery.
- Future medical bills – Because 18-wheeler accidents can cause such extensive injuries, you may face future medical needs in addition to your current ones. Our 18-wheeler accident attorneys can help you calculate these potential costs, including ongoing care or in-home nursing if your injuries require it.
- Lost wages – As you recover, you’re likely going to miss work. Claiming lost wages allows you to focus on your healing, rather than trying to get back on the job as quickly as possible.
- Lost income potential – You may be eligible for compensation to make up for lost future wages when serious, permanent injuries may make it impossible for you to do your job like you did in the past, or to advance in your career.
- Pain and suffering – Your compensation should include money to cover your pain and suffering. This claim can also provide money to cover therapy if you have challenges like PTSD after your ordeal.
- Modifications to your home – If you have a serious neck or spine injury, you may need to use a wheelchair. Your settlement should include money to cover the changes necessary to make your home accessible.
- Funeral expenses – If the accident is fatal, the family members left behind must cover funeral and burial expenses. This is another claim you can make with the help of an eighteen-wheeler accident attorney.
- Property damage – In addition to injuries to the accident victim, 18-wheeler accidents can cause property damage, including damage to the vehicle or items it contains.
Meet 18-Wheeler Crash Lawyer: Jordan M. Jones
As one of only a handful of lawyers located in California who is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, attorney Jordan M. Jones has dedicated his ongoing law practice to helping victims of serious truck accidents throughout Southern California.
He has litigated over one hundred truck accident injury cases over more than a decade with a strong track record of success.
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Service
Areas
Serving all of Southern California, our experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyers in Los Angeles provide representation for injured clients in these popular counties and more:
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- San Bernardino County
- Ventura County
- Kern County
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What Is an 18-Wheeler?
An 18-wheeler, also known as a semi-truck, big rig, or tractor-trailer, is a large commercial vehicle consisting of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers used to transport freight.
The term “18-wheeler” refers to the total number of wheels on the vehicle: typically ten wheels on the tractor (two in front and eight in back) and eight on the trailer. The maximum gross vehicle weight for an 18-wheeler is generally 80,000 pounds [1], but there are times when a truck can be heavier than that.
18-Wheelers Must Follow Federal and State Regulations
18-wheelers fall under the category of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) and are subject to federal and state regulations regarding size, weight, and operation.[2]
Our Pricing: We Use Contingency Fees for 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuits
During a free case evaluation, we’ll discuss how we pursue your justice and compensation, using our effective contingency fee model. You pay no fees unless you win.
- If you win or settle your case: you will pay a certain percentage of the money you receive to the law firm
- If we do not make a recovery in your case: the law firm does not receive any payment from you
With so many successful settlements and verdicts, experienced contingency fee lawyer Jordan M. Jones and team know and understand from experience just how strongly our pricing system benefits injured clients.
Reviews & Testimonials
Jordan was specifically referred to us by a friend of mine. He came to see me at the rehab center I was in at the time. Jordan was very professional and relatable. He is a very friendly and down to earth kind of guy. We were always taken care of if we had questions or concerns. He responded quickly. This was our first time dealing with a situation such as a car accident. We trusted Jordan and felt he was fully capable of taking care of us.
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Deadlines Matter: Statute of Limitations in California for 18-Wheeler Accident Injury Cases
Under California’s statute of limitations, in general most 18-wheeler accident claims must be filed within two years of the date of the crash. One of the benefits of getting an 18-wheeler accident lawyer on your side is reducing the risk that you will miss this important deadline.
In some 18-wheeler injury cases where an accident involves a government-owned truck or a truck operated by a government employee, you must file a government claim within six months of the accident. If the government denies the claim or does not respond within 45 days, you can then file an eighteen-wheeler accident lawsuit in court, but you must do so within six months after the denial. If the government fails to respond within 45 days, you have up to two years from the date of the accident to file the lawsuit.
Injuries and Fatalities in 18-Wheeler Accident Cases
Our California 18-wheeler accident law firm will compassionately fight for the justice every injured victim and loved one deserves. If you’ve lost a loved one in an 18-wheeler crash, our hearts go out to you. Please contact us to discuss pursuing a wrongful death truck accident lawsuit on behalf of your loved one.
Many of our clients deal with these injuries common to 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle accidents:
- Amputations
- Back and Neck Injury
- Broken Bones
- Emotional Trauma
- Fatality
- Internal Injuries
- Lacerations and Soft Tissue Injuries
- Mental Injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Rib and Torso Injuries
- Severe Burns
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Common Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents We Handle
Some of the most common types of truck accidents we handle for our injured clients include:
- Head-on collision – when a semi-truck crashes directly into the front of your vehicle, nose to nose.
- Hit-and-run – For a hit-and-run, getting a license plate number is critical, if possible. This type of accident adds another legality to the claim because the driver breaks the law by fleeing the accident scene. If you cannot get the license plate number, try to get the DOT number on the door of the tractor or a picture of the trucking company logo.
- Jackknife accidents – Jackknifing occurs when the trailer of a big rig pushes the truck towing it to the side. This is one of the most common types of accidents, especially on deadhead, or empty, trailers, which can be harder to control in bad weather. It can cause the driver to lose control and crash into other drivers.
- Rear or Side Underride Crashes – when a passenger vehicle slides under the tractor-trailer in a crash involving an 18-wheeler.
- Rear-end collision – When a semi-truck hits your vehicle one vehicle hits the other from behind, it’s called a rear-end collision. These can cause serious neck and back injuries, including whiplash.
- T-bone crash – when one vehicle strikes another vehicle broadside.
- Vehicle rollover accident – The sheer force of an eighteen-wheeler makes it more likely for the crash to send your vehicle into a rollover.
No matter the type of 18-wheeler accident, we’re here to help you navigate your next steps.
Start your free case review. Contact our team 24/7.
The only way to make dangerous truck companies safer is to hold them accountable for every injury and safety violation they’ve caused.
Jordan M. Jones, Los Angeles Truck Accident Attorney
Negligence in 18-Wheeler Accident Cases
Vehicle maintenance issues and driver error most commonly contribute to 18-wheeler accidents with injuries. Finding the root cause of the crash may impact your case and who is held accountable for your injuries.
Both 18-wheeler drivers and trucking companies can be negligent in their duty to operate safely on the roads.
Some types of negligence that can cause 18-wheeler crashes with injuries include:
- Compliance violations
- Driver fatigue
- Driver on drugs
- Drunk driving
- Failure to yield
- Hazardous or bad road conditions
- Improper backing up
- Improper passing or turning
- Inattentive or distracted drivers
- Intersection mistakes
- Not paying attention to blind spots
- Oversize loads
- Poorly planned routes
- Poorly screened drivers
- Spilling contents
- Tailgating
- Unsafe lane changes
- Unsafe speeds
- Unsecured loads
- Visual obstructions
When a violation of duty like the above occurs, injured clients may sue for negligence and the damages caused. Our 18-wheeler accident lawyers can help you understand the potential liability in your case, so you can aim for the highest potential compensation allowed by law.
FAQs About 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuits
Each case is unique and 18-wheeler settlement amounts are affected by a number of factors including:
– The percentage of fault you may be responsible for the crash. California allows injured victims to recover damages even if they are partially at fault for an accident
– The amount of damages calculated after determining the nature and severity of your injuries and other losses.
– The amount of insurance coverage held by the 18-wheeler driver and trucking company, and the trucking company’s assets.
The best way to calculate your potential settlement amount is through our free case evaluation process. Call us to schedule your confidential appointment.
The most important steps after a crash with an 18-wheeler include these:
– Seek immediate medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor
– Take photos or videos of vehicles, injuries, and surrounding locations if possible
– Exchange information with the truck driver, including their name, contact details, license number, and employer information.
– Gather witness contact information and statements if able
– Do not admit fault or make statements to insurance companies
– Obtain a copy of the police report
– Attend all medical appointments and keep all medical records, bills, and receipts related to the accident
– Contact an experienced 18-wheeler accident attorney as soon as possible, before the deadline to file a lawsuit expires
More Helpful Resources
- Our California Service Areas
- Winning Case Results
- About Us: Get to know our 18-wheeler accident law firm
- Testimonials – See what our clients are saying
Free Case Review with Our Best 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers
Our 18-wheeler attorneys are here to answer your important questions and provide a free, confidential case evaluation. You pay no fees unless you win. Let us guide you through the process, so you can move forward.
Schedule a free case review. Call us 24/7 at (213) 510-3261.
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The above injury information should not be construed as medical advice. When injured, visit your healthcare provider or the emergency room immediately, even if you are not symptomatic following the accident. Failing to attend medical appointments may indicate to those representing truck drivers and trucking companies that you are not as seriously injured as your complaint suggests.
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