Glendale Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured in a Truck Accident?
A collision with a loaded commercial truck can cause catastrophic injuries. These cases are also harder than ordinary car accident claims: trucking companies and their insurers often respond within hours, send investigators to the scene, and begin building a defense before you've left the hospital.
Tapanian Law, APC represents people hurt in truck accidents in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and across California. You speak directly with attorney Raffi Tapanian. No attorney's fees unless we win, and the first consultation is free.
Types of Truck Accidents
Big rig and tractor-trailer collisions
Delivery and box truck crashes
Dump truck, garbage truck, and construction vehicle accidents
Jackknife and rollover accidents
Underride accidents
Crashes caused by unsecured or overloaded cargo
Accidents caused by a truck's blind spots when it turns or changes lanes
What Causes Truck Accidents?
Driver fatigue and excessive hours behind the wheel
Distracted or impaired driving
Speeding and unsafe following distance
Poor vehicle maintenance, such as brake or tire failures
Improper loading
Inadequate driver training or hiring practices
Why Truck Accident Claims Are Different
Commercial trucks are generally subject to federal and state safety regulations covering things like driver hours, maintenance, and inspections. Trucking companies typically carry larger insurance policies than individuals, which means more at stake for the defense and tougher resistance to claims.
Several parties may share responsibility: the driver, the trucking company, a company that loaded the cargo, a maintenance contractor, or a truck or parts manufacturer. Identifying each one early matters.
Evidence We Work to Preserve
Some truck accident evidence can be lost quickly if no one asks for it to be preserved, including:
Driver logs and electronic logging device (ELD) data
Vehicle "black box" (event data recorder) information
Maintenance and inspection records
Dash camera video
Driver qualification and training files
Dispatch records and cell phone records
We send preservation requests as early as possible.
What to Do After a Truck Accident
Call 911 and get medical attention.
Photograph the truck, the company name, any DOT number, license plates, and the scene.
Get the driver's information and insurance details.
Get witness contact information.
Don't give a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer.
Call us promptly at (818) 433-4977 so evidence can be preserved.
Compensation You May Be Able to Pursue
Medical expenses, lost earnings and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses depending on the facts. We do not promise any particular result.
Injuries Common in Truck Accidents
Because of the size and weight of commercial trucks, injuries are often severe, including spinal cord and brain injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, burns, amputations, and, tragically, wrongful death. If you lost a family member in a truck crash, contact us to discuss your options.
How We Handle Your Truck Accident Case
We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify every party that may share responsibility, and gather your medical records and income documentation. We handle all communication with the trucking company and its insurers, and we are prepared to file a lawsuit when a fair settlement isn't offered.
Why Injured Clients Choose Tapanian Law
Direct access to the attorney. Raffi Tapanian handles your case personally, not a case manager.
No attorney's fees unless we win.
Free consultation, with no obligation.
Local. Based in Glendale and serving clients near the freeways and trucking routes that run through Los Angeles County, including Burbank and Pasadena.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held responsible in a truck accident?
Possibly the driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, a maintenance provider, or a manufacturer, depending on the cause. We investigate to find out.
Why do I need to act quickly?
Evidence like electronic logs and video may be overwritten or lost over time, and deadlines apply to injury claims.
Are truck accident cases harder than car accident cases?
Often yes. More parties, more insurance, and more regulations are typically involved.
What if I was partly at fault?
California follows a comparative-fault approach, so you may still recover compensation, though it may be reduced.
How much does it cost?
No attorney's fees unless we win, and the consultation is free.
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