Get Help From a Skilled Big Rig Accident Law Firm
Attorney Jordan M. Jones and our team of big rig accident lawyers provide guidance and legal representation when someone has injured you or a loved one in a crash with a big rig truck or commercial vehicle. Don’t go it alone. With our help, you may be able to collect 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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SKIP TO CONTENTS:
- How a Big Rig Accident Law Firm Can Help You
- Compensation We Seek for Our Injured Big Rig Clients
- Types of Big Rig Accidents We Handle
- Injuries and Fatalities in Big Rig Accidents
- Proving Negligence in Your Big Rig Injury Case
- Don’t Miss the Deadline! The Statute of Limitations
- Our Contingency Fee Pricing
- Areas We Serve in Southern California
- What Is a Big Rig?
- Meet Attorney Jordan M Jones
- FAQs About Truck Accidents
- Helpful Resources
Trials & Verdicts Our Case Results
Dedicated Big Rig Accident Attorneys Ready to Help You
When you choose our experienced big rig accident attorneys, you gain a legal team committed to securing the justice and compensation you deserve. Our big rig accident law firm may take the following steps for your case:
- Complimentary Case Review – We provide a free, confidential consultation to discuss your situation and answer essential questions.
- Comprehensive Investigation – We will investigate the details of your big rig accident using all available resources, including accident reconstruction, expert witnesses, and more.
- Handling Insurance Communications – Our legal team manages discussions with insurance companies, protecting your rights and interests.
- Pursuing Fair Compensation – We’ll submit your demands to the big rig trucking company for a fair settlement to pay for damages.
- Filing a Lawsuit When Necessary – If a fair resolution cannot be reached, we’ll ensure your claim is filed in compliance with California laws and local regulations.
- Negotiating on Your Behalf – We fight hard to reach a fair settlement with the truck driver, trucking company, and other responsible parties.
- Taking Your Case to Court—When the at-fault parties refuse to negotiate in good faith, we’ll litigate your case before a judge or jury.
Let our dedicated big rig truck accident lawyers give you the peace of mind that your case is being handled well so you can focus on healing.
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.
Jacob W and Lauren M![]()
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Recovering the Compensation You Deserve with a Big Rig Accident Lawyer
Our skilled big rig truck accident lawyers understand how much justice and fair compensation matter to our injured clients. Our trucking attorneys fight for our clients to recover compensation to cover nearly all of your potential costs and needs, including:
- Medical Costs may include hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, prescription medications, and any medical devices you need during your recovery.
- Future Healthcare Expenses – Severe injuries from a big rig accident may require long-term medical care. We assist in calculating future costs, such as in-home nursing care and ongoing treatment.
- Lost Income – As you recover, you’ll likely miss work. Claiming lost wages allows you to focus on your healing without adding stress.
- Lower Earning Potential – If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or advancing in your career, you may be eligible for compensation for lost future earnings.
- Pain and suffering – Compensation should reflect not only your physical pain but also emotional suffering, including trauma or PTSD. These costs should also be included in your claim if therapy is needed.
- Home Modifications – Some serious injuries may require the use of a wheelchair. Your settlement should include money to cover the changes necessary to make your home accessible.
- Funeral and Burial Expenses – Families can seek compensation to cover funeral costs and related expenses in the unfortunate event of a fatal accident.
- Property damage – In addition to injuries to the accident victim, big rig accidents can cause property damage, including damage to the vehicle or items.
Our legal team is here to ensure that every aspect of your damages is accounted for, helping you pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Common Types of Big Rig Accidents We Handle
Some of the most common types of big rig truck accidents we handle for our injured clients include:
- Hit-and-run
- Rear or Side Underride Crashes
- Head-on collision
- Jackknife accidents
- Rear-end collision
- Vehicle rollover accident
- T-bone crash
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Injuries and Fatalities in Big Rig Accidents
Our Los Angeles big accident law firm, serving Southern California, will compassionately fight for the justice every injured victim and loved one deserves. If you’ve lost a loved one in a big rig crash, our hearts go out to you. Please contact us to discuss protecting your rights, and pursuing a wrongful death truck accident lawsuit on behalf of your loved one.
Many of our clients deal with these injuries common to big rigs 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)
Negligence in Big Rig Accident Cases
Finding the root cause of a big rig crash may impact your case and who is accountable for your injuries. Both big rig drivers and trucking companies can be negligent in their duty to operate safely on the roads.
Some types of negligence that can cause big rig 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 best big accident attorneys can help you understand the potential liability in your case, so you can aim for the highest potential compensation allowed by law.
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, Big Rig Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles
Negligence May include Ignoring Maintenance Issues
Trucking companies and big rig drivers in California are legally and ethically obligated to keep their vehicles in good repair. If maintenance is part of the cause of your crash, then the trucking company, or possibly the companies that repair their equipment, are liable.
Some of the more common maintenance issues that lead to crashes include:
- Lack of inspections and routine maintenance
- Brake failure / brake fade
- Defective headlights
- Steering failure
- Tire blowouts
- Defective tow hitches
- Brakes out of adjustment
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Don’t Miss the Deadline: California Statute of Limitations for Big Rig Accident Injury Cases
Under California’s statute of limitations, injured victims or loved ones must file most big rig accident claims within two years of the date of the crash [1]. One of the benefits of getting a big rig accident lawyer on your side is reducing the risk of missing this important deadline. Another benefit is making sure that important evidence does not get lost or destroyed.
In some big rig injury cases involving a government-owned truck or a truck operated by a government employee, you must file a government claim within six months of the accident [2]. If the government denies the claim or does not respond within 45 days, you can then file a big rig 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.
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Our Pricing: We Use Contingency Fees for Big Rig 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.
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Proudly serving all of Southern California, our experienced big rig accident attorneys provide representation for injured clients in these popular counties and more:
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What Is a Big Rig?
A big rig is a large commercial vehicle with a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to transport freight. “Big rig” is a general term often used interchangeably with 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or tractor-trailer.
A big rig’s maximum gross vehicle weight is generally up to 80,000 pounds [3], but trucks may sometimes haul a heavier load with proper permits.
Big Rigs Must Follow Federal and State Regulations
Big Rigs are categorized as Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) and are subject to federal and state regulations regarding size, weight, and operation [4].
Meet Big Rig Accident Attorney: Jordan M. Jones
Attorney Jordan M. Jones has dedicated his ongoing law practice to helping victims of serious truck accidents throughout Southern California.
As one of only a handful of attorneys located in California who is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Jordan has litigated over one hundred truck accident injury cases with a strong track record of success.
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Popular Questions about Big Rig Accident Lawsuits
Truck accident lawsuits are more complex than passenger vehicle cases. If you’ve been involved in a big rig accident, seeking legal representation as soon as possible is crucial. Contact our big rig accident law firm when:
– You’ve suffered serious injuries
– A loved one was killed in a trucking accident
– Responsibility for the crash is unclear or disputed
– The insurance company is offering a low settlement
– Multiple parties are involved
– You’re facing long-term disabilities
– You need help meeting deadlines and legal requirements
We provide a free, confidential case review and can take your call 24/7.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulates commercial vehicle size and weight standards. It allows a maximum gross vehicle weight of 80,000 pounds for big rigs [5], except where special permits allow otherwise. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) limits big rig weight using the same federal standards.
In California, the length of a big rig trailer used with the tractor of the vehicle must not exceed 48 feet. Some circumstances allow for trailers up to 53 feet [6]. California law also stipulates that a combination of vehicles coupled together may not exceed 65 feet, except under certain conditions where specific routes or vehicle configurations allow for longer lengths [7].
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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.