Demand Justice with a Dedicated Semi-Truck Accident Attorney
Attorney Jordan M. Jones and our team of semi-truck accident lawyers provide the guidance and legal representation you need when you or a loved one has been injured by a semi-truck or commercial vehicle. Don’t go it alone. With our help, you may be able to collect compensation for your injuries and hold big 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 Semi-Truck Accident Attorneys Located in California
SKIP TO CONTENTS:
- How a Semi-Truck Accident Law Firm Can Help You
- Compensation for Our Injured Semi-Truck Clients
- Types of Semi-Truck Accidents We Handle
- Injuries and Fatalities in Semi-Truck Accidents
- Proving Negligence in Your Semi-Truck Injury Case
- Don’t Miss the Deadline! The Statute of Limitations
- Our Contingency Fee Pricing
- Areas We Serve in Southern California
- Why Is It Called a Semi-Truck?
- Meet Our Top Attorneys
- FAQs About Truck Accidents
- Helpful Resources
Trials & Verdicts Our Case Results
Your Fight Is Our Fight: Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers You Can Trust
Justice starts here. When you choose our experienced California semi-truck accident attorneys, you hire a legal team committed to securing the justice and compensation you deserve. Our semi-truck 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 semi-truck 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 semi-truck 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 semi accident lawyer give you the peace of mind that your case is handled well, 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.
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Demand What’s Fair: Experienced Semi Accident Lawyers on Your Side
Our skilled semi-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 semi-truck 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, semi-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.
What Kinds of Semi-Truck Accidents Do We Handle? These Are the Most Common
Some of the most common types of semi-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
- Sideswipe accidents
- Wheel-off accidents
- Load shift accidents
The Human Cost of Semi-Truck Accidents: Injuries and Lives Lost
Our Los Angeles semi-truck 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 semi-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 injuries common to semi-trucks 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)

Was Negligence Involved in Your Semi-Truck Accident Case?
Finding the root cause of a semi-truck crash may impact your case and who is accountable for your injuries. Both semi-truck drivers and trucking companies can be negligent in their duty to operate safely on the roads.
Some types of negligence that can cause semi-truck 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 semi-truck 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, Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles
Ignoring Vehicle Maintenance Is a Common Form of Trucking Negligence
Trucking companies and semi-truck 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 Semi-Truck Injury Cases
Under California’s statute of limitations, injured victims or loved ones must file most semi-truck accident claims within two years of the crash date [1]. One of the benefits of getting a semi 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.
ortant evidence does not get lost or destroyed.
In some semi-truck 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 semi-truck 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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Affordable Representation: Contingency Fees for Semi-Truck Accident Lawsuits
We’ll discuss how we pursue your justice and compensation during a free case evaluation 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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Areas
Proudly serving all of Southern California, our experienced semi-truck accident law firm provides representation for injured clients in these popular counties and more:
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Call Us 24/7Why Is It Called a Semi-Truck?
A semi-truck is a large commercial vehicle with a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to transport freight. “Semi-truck” is a general term often used interchangeably with 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, or big rig.
A semi-truck’s maximum gross vehicle weight is generally up to 80,000 pounds [3], but big trucks may sometimes haul a heavier load with proper permits.

Semi-Trucks Must Follow Federal and State Regulations
Semi-trucks are categorized as Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) and are subject to federal and state regulations regarding size, weight, and operation [4].
Leading the Way in Truck Accident Litigation

Jordan M. Jones
Jordan Jones has taken on more than a hundred truck accident trials, earning NBTA Board Certification and recognition as a trusted California advocate.
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Diana Diskin
Known for handling the toughest cases, Diana has guided clients to $200M+ in verdicts and settlements, with national recognition in trucking law.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Semi-Truck Accident Lawsuits
Truck accident lawsuits are more complex than passenger vehicle cases. If you’ve been involved in a semi-truck accident, seeking legal representation as soon as possible is crucial and may dramatically impact the success of your case, and your ability to protect your rights. Contact our semi-truck 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 semi-trucks [5], except where special permits allow otherwise. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) limits semi-truck weight using the same federal standards.
In California, the length of a semi-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.
