Practice Area
Truck Accident Attorney
in Glendale, CA
Truck accidents cause some of the most catastrophic injuries on California roads. AM Legal has the experience and resources to take on trucking companies and their insurers.
Taking On Trucking Companies and Their Insurers
When a commercial truck, semi, or big rig collides with a passenger vehicle, the results can be devastating. AM Legal has the experience and the national firm-backed resources to fight back.
Truck accident cases are significantly more complex than standard car accident claims. Multiple parties may be liable, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the vehicle manufacturer, or a maintenance contractor. Federal and state trucking regulations create additional layers of evidence and liability. We investigate every angle and pursue every responsible party.
What to Do
Steps to take after a truck accident in Glendale
Seek Emergency Medical Care
Truck accident injuries are often severe. Get emergency medical care immediately. Your health is the priority, and a thorough medical record is essential evidence.
Preserve Evidence Immediately
Trucking companies are required to preserve electronic logging device (ELD) data, dashcam footage, and maintenance records, but only if they receive a preservation demand quickly. We send these demands immediately upon being retained.
Do Not Speak to the Trucking Company’s Insurer
Trucking companies carry large commercial insurance policies and employ experienced claims adjusters. Do not give any statement without legal representation.
Contact AM Legal Immediately
The window to preserve critical evidence in truck accident cases is narrow. The sooner we are involved, the more evidence we can secure.
Common Questions
Truck accident questions, answered directly.
Who can be held liable in a truck accident in California?
Potentially liable parties include the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company, the vehicle manufacturer, and maintenance contractors. We investigate every angle.
What federal regulations apply to truck drivers in California?
Commercial truck drivers are subject to FMCSA regulations including hours-of-service limits, drug and alcohol testing requirements, and vehicle inspection standards. Violations of these regulations are powerful evidence of negligence.
What evidence is important in a truck accident case?
Critical evidence includes ELD data showing hours of service, dashcam footage, black box data, maintenance records, driver qualification files, drug and alcohol test results, and the truck’s inspection history.
How much is a truck accident case worth in California?
Truck accident cases often result in significantly higher settlements than car accident cases because the injuries are more severe and trucking companies carry larger insurance policies. Cases can range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in California?
The statute of limitations for truck accident personal injury claims in California is two years from the date of the accident. Because evidence preservation is time-sensitive, you should contact us as soon as possible.
The Attorneys
Personal Injury Attorney
Teni Amadian
A member of the Glendale Armenian community and a graduate of Southwestern Law School. She handles every case personally in English and Armenian.
Personal Injury Attorney
Alex Mardirossian
Brings aggressive litigation skills and the backing of McCune Law Group to every case. He handles all cases alongside Teni and speaks English and Romanian.
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