Get Justice with an Experienced Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer
Attorneys Jordan M. Jones, Diana Diskin, and our team of commercial truck accident attorneys provide the guidance and legal representation you need when a large commercial vehicle has injured you or a loved one. Don’t go it alone. With our help, you may be able to collect compensation for your injuries and hold big commercial 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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Highly Awarded Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys Located in California
SKIP TO CONTENTS:
- How a Commercial Vehicle Law Firm Can Help You
- Compensation We Seek for Our Injured Clients
- Types of Commercial Vehicle Accidents We Handle
- Injuries and Fatalities in Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- What Is a Commercial Vehicle?
- Most Common Commercial Vehicles Involved
- Proving Negligence in Your Commercial Truck Injury Case
- Don’t Miss the Deadline! The Statute of Limitations
- Our Contingency Fee Pricing
- Areas We Serve in Southern California
- Meet Our Top Attorneys
- FAQs About Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Helpful Resources
Trials & Verdicts Our Case Results

We Fight for You:
Commercial Vehicle Lawyers You Can Trust
Justice starts here. When you choose our experienced California commercial truck accident attorneys, you hire a legal team committed to securing the justice and compensation you deserve. Our commercial vehicle accident law firm may take the following steps for your case:
- Free Case Review – The process starts here. We provide a free, confidential consultation to discuss your situation and answer essential questions.
- Comprehensive Investigation – We will investigate the details of your commercial vehicle 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 commercial vehicle trucking company for a fair settlement to pay for damages.
- Filing a Lawsuit When Necessary – If a fair resolution cannot be reached, we’ll file your claim in compliance with California laws and local regulations.
- Negotiating on Your Behalf – We fight hard for 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 a dedicated commercial vehicle accident attorney handle your case with professionalism and care so that 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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Demand What’s Fair: Experienced Commercial Vehicle Attorneys on Your Side
Our skilled commercial truck accident lawyers understand how much justice and fair compensation matter to our injured clients and their families. 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 commercial vehicle 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, commercial truck accidents can cause property damage, including damage to the vehicle or items.
Our legal team is here to account for all aspects of your damages and help you pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Kinds of Commercial Vehicle Accidents We Handle
Some of the most common types of commercial vehicle 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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Commercial Vehicle Accidents Cause
Injuries and Fatalities
Our Los Angeles commercial vehicle 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 commercial truck 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 common injuries associated with 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)
What Is a Commercial Vehicle?
A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) is a vehicle used for business, often to transport goods, passengers, or equipment. CMVs are typically larger and heavier than personal vehicles and are subject to specific federal and state regulations concerning their size, weight, and operation.[1].
In California, a vehicle is generally considered commercial if it:
- Is used primarily for business, not personal.
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed to carry 10 or more passengers, including the driver
- Is used to transport hazardous materials requiring placards
- Is a fleet, delivery, or service vehicle such as a semi-truck, box truck, bus, van, or work truck
A commercial vehicle’s maximum gross vehicle weight is generally up to 80,000 pounds [2], but big trucks may sometimes haul a heavier load with proper permits.
These Commercial Vehicles May Be Involved in a Crash
Some of the most common types of commercial vehicles involved in accidents may include:
- 18-wheelers
- Advertising Trucks
- Ambulances
- Big rigs
- Buses
- Car Haulers
- Flatbed Trucks
- Fuel Trucks / Tankers
- Garbage / Trash Trucks
- Grain Feeders
- Heavy Haulers
- Cargo Trucks
- Concrete Trucks / Cement
- Cherry Pickers
- Coal Trucks
- Commercial Vans
- Limousines
- Logging Trucks / Lumber
- Mobile Home Haulers
- Moving Vans
- Oversized Loads
- Party Buses
- Construction Trucks
- Delivery Vans
- Double Trailers
- Dump Trucks
- Fire Trucks
- Semi-Trucks
- Steel Trucks
- Tow Trucks
- Tractor trailers
- Triple Trailers
- Wood Chippers
- Work Zone Trucks

Was Negligence Involved in Your Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Case?
Finding the cause of a commercial vehicle crash may impact your case and who is accountable for your injuries. Both CMV drivers and trucking companies can be negligent in their duty to operate safely on the roads.
Some types of negligence that can cause CMV 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
Injured clients may sue for negligence and the damages caused by a violation of duty, like the above. Our best commercial vehicle accident attorneys can help you understand the potential liability in your case so that 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
Ignoring Vehicle Maintenance
Is a Common Form of CMV Negligence
Commercial trucking companies and 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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Time Is Limited — Don’t Miss California’s Deadline for Commercial Vehicle Injury Cases
Under California’s statute of limitations, injured victims or loved ones must file most commercial truck accident claims within two years of the crash date [3]. One of the benefits of getting a CMV accident lawyer on your side is reducing the risk of missing this important deadline. We’ll make sure that important evidence does not get lost or destroyed.
In some CMV 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 [4]. If the government denies the claim or does not respond within 45 days, you can then file a commercial vehicle 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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Strong & Affordable Representation: Contingency Fees for Commercial Vehicle 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 his team know and understand from experience just how strongly our pricing system benefits injured clients.
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Service
Areas
Proudly serving all of Southern California, our best commercial truck accident lawyers provide representation for injured clients in these popular counties and more:
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Our Top Attorneys Dedicated to
Commercial Trucking Injury Victims

Jordan M. Jones
With NBTA Board Certification in Truck Accident Law, Jordan Jones has successfully litigated over 100 trucking accident cases for California families.
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Diana Diskin
Diana specializes in catastrophic injury and trucking litigation, honored by CAALA and Super Lawyers after helping clients recover over $200M.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicle accidents — especially those involving large trucks — are more complex due to their size, multiple parties (driver, company, maintenance provider), and often involve more severe injuries or damage. Commercial vehicle companies also typically carry larger insurance policies.
Truckers and commercial carriers must comply with regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), following hours-of-service rules, vehicle maintenance, and cargo requirements. Noncompliance can significantly impact liability.
Yes. California follows a comparative negligence system, meaning your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault — but you can still recover damages.
The most significant evidence in these accidents typically includes:
– Driver qualification files and maintenance records
– Electronic Logging Device (ELD) or onboard data
– Police or accident reports
– Witness statements and medical records

More Helpful Resources
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- About Us: Get to know our commercial vehicle accident law firm
- Testimonials – See what our clients are saying
- Meet the Team: Our Attorneys
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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.
