Truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions on California roads. Because a fully loaded commercial truck can weigh 20 to 30 times more than a passenger car, occupants of smaller vehicles frequently suffer catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, and severe burns. At Michael Yerzinkyan Law, we represent people seriously injured in truck and big-rig crashes throughout Southern and Central California, and we have the resources to take on trucking companies and their insurers.
These cases are governed by a web of state and federal rules, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that limit driver hours, mandate vehicle inspections, and set standards for loading and maintenance. Liability may extend well beyond the driver to the trucking company, the vehicle’s owner, a maintenance contractor, or a cargo loader. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve critical evidence such as the electronic logging device data, black-box records, driver qualification files, and dispatch records before it can be lost or overwritten.
Under California law, an injured victim may recover a full measure of damages: past and future medical expenses, lost income and diminished earning capacity, property damage, and compensation for pain, suffering, and disfigurement. When a driver or carrier acted with conscious disregard for safety, punitive damages may also be available, and families who have lost a loved one may bring a wrongful death claim. Michael Yerzinkyan Law offers free consultations and handles these cases on a contingency fee, so there is no cost to you unless we win.