If you were injured in a truck accident in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, you need to act fast, protect the evidence, and get a truck accident lawyer involved before the trucking company gets a head start. Call The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus now at 818-784-8544 for a free consultation.

Truck accident cases are not regular car accident cases. They are bigger. Harder. More expensive. More technical. More aggressively defended.

And if you wait, the trucking company, insurer, and defense team start building their side before you even know what evidence exists.

Call 818-784-8544 now.

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WE GET RESULTS…PERIOD.

$38.9M | $22.6M | $18.1M

• $17,000,000 — rear-ended truck accident involving a work truck and brain injury.
• $15,500,000 — settlement during trial.
• $9,000,000 — truck accident with internal organ injuries and permanent scarring.
• $23,200,000 — traumatic brain injury case.

Injured by a big rig, semi-truck, delivery truck, Amazon van, UPS truck, FedEx truck, tanker, dump truck, or other commercial vehicle? Call 818-784-8544 now.

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Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different

Truck accident claims are different because the injuries are often more severe, the evidence is more technical, and the number of liable parties is usually much larger.

A serious Los Angeles truck accident can involve:

• the truck driver,
• the trucking company,
• a trailer owner,
• a freight broker,
• a shipper,
• a loading company,
• a maintenance vendor,
• a parts manufacturer,
• a delivery contractor,
• and multiple insurers.

That matters because more parties means more finger-pointing.

The driver blames the company.

The company blames the maintenance vendor.

The maintenance vendor blames the manufacturer.

The insurer blames your prior medical history.

And while they do that, key evidence can disappear.

That is why the first move matters.

That is why the right truck accident lawyer matters.

That is why injured victims across California call The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus at 818-784-8544.

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What Should You Do After A Truck Accident In Los Angeles?

You should get medical care immediately, report the crash, preserve photos and witness information, avoid recorded statements, and have a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer send evidence-preservation demands fast.

Do not assume the trucking company will keep everything.

Do not assume the insurer is “just gathering facts.”

Do not assume a low-speed impact means a low-value case.

Truck crashes cause delayed pain, hidden trauma, disc injuries, concussions, shoulder tears, knee damage, fractures, and internal injuries.

Call 818-784-8544 before the defense gets too far ahead.

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30-Day Evidence Emergency: Black Box, Dashcam, Driver Logs, Truck

The first 30 days after a truck crash should be treated like an evidence emergency.

Why?

Because commercial vehicles often carry time-sensitive evidence that can be overwritten, lost, deleted, repaired, recycled, or “unavailable” if nobody locks it down fast.

That includes:

• black box / ECM / EDR data,
• dashcam footage,
• inward-facing camera footage,
• GPS and telematics,
• ELD and hours-of-service data,
• trip sheets,
• dispatch records,
• text messages,
• onboard communications,
• inspection records,
• maintenance records,
• repair records,
• trailer records,
• loading records,
• and the truck itself.

Federal rules require certain ELD records and data to be maintained for six months. California injury cases generally carry a two-year deadline, and claims against public entities have even shorter notice rules. Waiting is how leverage gets lost.

What our office moves to preserve

• Black box data
• Dashcam and surveillance video
• Driver logs and ELD records
• Driver qualification file
• Drug/alcohol testing records
• Maintenance and inspection reports
• Cargo and loading records
• Company safety history
• Cell phone evidence
• The truck, trailer, and component parts

If a truck caused your injuries, call 818-784-8544 now.

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BOARD-CERTIFIED TRUCK ACCIDENT LAW

Serious truck cases need serious specialization.

The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus publicly states that it is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Truck Accident Law and presents itself as a firm built specifically for serious truck and commercial vehicle cases across California. The firm’s recent truck pages also state it has been fighting for injured victims since 1987, recovered over $2 billion, and maintained a 99% success rate in the cases it accepts.

This is not a law firm trying to “also do truck cases.”

This is a law firm that markets truck litigation as a core capability.

If your life was turned upside down by a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, big rig, delivery truck, or commercial vehicle, call 818-784-8544.

Truck crash. Catastrophic injury. High-stakes case. Call 818-784-8544 now.

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Why Choose The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus

Here is the direct answer.

You choose The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus because serious truck cases require pressure, speed, evidence control, trial readiness, and a law firm the defense knows can actually push the case.

14 Reasons To Choose Our Firm

• Since 1987. The firm’s current truck pages say it has been fighting for injured victims since 1987.
• Focused on serious accident and injury litigation. Recent Marcus truck pages position the firm as a serious truck and commercial vehicle litigation practice, not a generalist shop.
• Board certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
• Over $2 billion recovered according to the firm’s current truck pages.
• 99% success rate in accepted cases according to the firm’s current truck pages.
• Recognized by Super Lawyers.
• 10/10 Avvo.
• 10/10 Justia.
• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
• Named among the best truck accident lawyers by Best Lawyers in America.
• Named by BestLawFirms.com.
• Highlighted by Forbes.
• Hundreds of five-star reviews according to the firm’s current Los Angeles truck content.
• No fee unless we win. The firm’s recent truck pages state there is no upfront cost and no attorney fee unless money is recovered.

What that means for you

It means you do not need a law firm that just “opens a claim.”

You need a law firm that knows how to build a truck case for maximum value.

You need a law firm that knows what to preserve.

You need a law firm that knows how to identify every defendant.

You need a law firm that knows how to make insurers pay attention.

Call 818-784-8544 now.

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What Compensation Can You Recover In A California Truck Accident Claim?

You may be able to recover money for:

• emergency room bills,
• ambulance bills,
• surgery,
• hospitalization,
• specialists,
• physical therapy,
• pain management,
• future medical treatment,
• lost income,
• reduced earning capacity,
• pain and suffering,
• emotional distress,
• permanent disability,
• disfigurement,
• home help,
• transportation costs,
• and wrongful death damages if a loved one was killed.

Truck accident claims are often worth more than standard car cases because:

• the injuries are usually worse,
• the medical bills are usually higher,
• the lost earnings are often larger,
• and there may be multiple commercial policies in play.

Do not let an insurance company price your case before the full medical picture is clear.

Call 818-784-8544.

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12 Types Of Truck Accidents We Handle

1. Rear-End Truck Accidents

A rear-end collision with a tractor-trailer can destroy a smaller vehicle.

These cases often involve distracted driving, following too closely, speed, fatigue, or failure to brake in time.

2. Underride Truck Accidents

Underride crashes are among the deadliest truck collisions.

A passenger vehicle can go under the trailer, causing catastrophic or fatal injuries.

3. Jackknife Truck Accidents

A jackknife happens when the trailer swings out and folds toward the cab.

These crashes often involve braking problems, slick roads, speed, and loss of control.

4. Wide-Turn Truck Accidents

Large trucks need space.

But when a driver turns carelessly, squeezes a smaller vehicle, or cuts across lanes, the damage can be severe.

5. Blind-Spot Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks have huge no-zones.

If the driver changes lanes without checking properly, the person in the smaller vehicle often pays the price.

6. Tire Blowout And Equipment Failure Crashes

When a truck blows a tire or suffers a brake, coupling, or steering failure, liability may extend far beyond the driver.

7. Rollover Truck Accidents

Rollover crashes often involve excessive speed, poor loading, sudden maneuvers, bad maintenance, or dangerous curves.

8. Head-On Truck Collisions

A head-on crash with a commercial truck is often life-changing or fatal.

These cases demand immediate investigation.

9. Delivery Truck Accidents

UPS, FedEx, Amazon, grocery, courier, and last-mile delivery crashes happen in dense traffic, residential streets, parking lots, and loading zones.

10. Dump Truck And Construction Truck Accidents

Dump trucks, cement mixers, gravel trucks, flatbeds, and jobsite vehicles create serious danger in work zones and urban traffic.

11. Tanker And Hazmat Truck Accidents

Tanker and hazardous-material crashes can involve fire, toxic exposure, explosions, and large-scale scene preservation issues.

12. Oilfield / Energy / Industrial Truck Accidents

Heavy commercial vehicles tied to industrial, freight, warehouse, refinery, or oilfield work can create some of the most complex liability cases on the road.

No matter what kind of truck hit you, call 818-784-8544 now.

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16 Trucking Defendants We Investigate

Truck accident cases often turn on one question:

Who really caused this?

Sometimes it is the driver.

Sometimes it is the company.

Sometimes it is everybody.

Defendants we investigate include:

1. The truck driver
2. The motor carrier
3. The truck owner
4. The trailer owner
5. The shipper
6. The freight broker
7. The loading company
8. The warehouse
9. The maintenance contractor
10. The tire manufacturer
11. The brake manufacturer
12. The delivery contractor
13. The dispatch company
14. The employer or fleet operator
15. A public entity responsible for dangerous roadway conditions
16. Any additional insurer or umbrella policy holder

Commercial names and fleets that may appear in litigation

• UPS
• FedEx
• Amazon
• Walmart
• J.B. Hunt
• Swift
• Werner
• Schneider
• Penske
• Ryder
• DHL
• XPO
• Sysco
• US Foods
• Pepsi
• Coca-Cola

The point is not to sue a brand name.

The point is to identify every entity with responsibility and every layer of insurance.

That is how serious cases get built correctly.

Call 818-784-8544.

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California Truck Crash Numbers Matter

California is one of the most dangerous states in the country for fatal commercial motor vehicle crashes.

Recent FMCSA materials show:

• California recorded 365 fatal CMV crashes in 2025
• Texas recorded 664 fatal CMV crashes in 2025
• California recorded 11,480 fatal and non-fatal large-truck crashes in FY 2025
• California recorded 381 fatalities and 5,154 injuries in those FY 2025 large-truck crashes

Nationally, NHTSA reported 5,472 people killed in large-truck crashes in 2025, and 70% of those killed were occupants of other vehicles, not people inside the truck.

What that means

Most of the people dying in truck crashes are not the truck occupants.

They are the people in the smaller vehicle.

That is exactly why these cases are so serious.

If a truck crash seriously injured you or your family, call 818-784-8544 now.

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What Causes Truck Accidents?

Most truck crashes are preventable.

They happen because somebody cut a corner, broke a rule, ignored a warning sign, or put profit ahead of safety.

Common causes include:

• Driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Unsafe lane changes
• Improper turns
• Overloaded cargo
• Improperly secured cargo
• Brake failure
• Tire failure
• Bad maintenance
• Inadequate driver training
• Hours-of-service violations
• Drug or alcohol use
• Dispatch pressure
• Poor hiring
• Negligent supervision
• Defective truck parts
• Dangerous road design or poor roadway maintenance

The defense will usually try to reduce the case to a simple driver mistake.

Do not let them.

A real truck investigation goes deeper.

Call 818-784-8544.

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Injuries We See In Serious Truck Cases

Truck crashes often cause:

• traumatic brain injuries,
• concussions,
• spinal cord injuries,
• herniated discs,
• paralysis,
• crush injuries,
• broken bones,
• rib fractures,
• pelvic fractures,
• shoulder tears,
• knee ligament damage,
• internal bleeding,
• organ injuries,
• burns,
• amputations,
• scarring,
• PTSD,
• anxiety,
• chronic pain,
• and wrongful death.

Some injuries appear immediately.

Some do not.

That is one reason insurers rush to get statements before the medical picture is complete.

Do not hand them that advantage.

Call 818-784-8544 first.

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10 Steps: What To Do Right Now After A Truck Accident

1. Get medical care immediately

Your health comes first.

The case also gets stronger when the medical timeline starts right away.

2. Call 911

Make sure law enforcement responds and a report is created.

3. Photograph everything

Take photos of:

• all vehicles,
• the truck,
• trailer numbers,
• license plates,
• DOT numbers,
• damage,
• skid marks,
• debris,
• roadway signs,
• and visible injuries.

4. Get witness information

Independent witnesses can make a huge difference.

Get names, numbers, and, if possible, a quick note about what they saw.

5. Identify cameras

Look for:

• dashcams,
• intersection cameras,
• business surveillance,
• warehouse cameras,
• residential doorbell cameras,
• and nearby truck terminal footage.

6. Do not give a recorded statement

The trucking insurer is not calling to help you.

They are calling to protect the claim on their side.

7. Do not sign anything

Not a release.

Not a medical authorization.

Not a settlement.

Not a property-damage document that could affect bodily injury leverage.

8. Preserve your evidence

Keep:

• photos,
• videos,
• receipts,
• medical paperwork,
• wage-loss proof,
• towing records,
• rental receipts,
• and notes about pain and daily limitations.

9. Stay consistent with treatment

Gap-filled treatment is one of the first things insurers attack.

Follow through.

10. Call a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer now

The sooner the evidence-preservation process starts, the stronger your position usually is.

Call The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus at 818-784-8544 now.

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How Much Is A Truck Accident Case Worth?

There is no honest one-size-fits-all number.

A truck accident case can be worth tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions, or much more depending on the injuries, liability, insurance, future care, wage loss, and long-term damage.

General value ranges by injury type

These are broad illustrative ranges only.

They are not promises.

They are not guarantees.

They are not substitutes for a real case evaluation.

• Soft tissue / strain cases: roughly $20,000 to $75,000
• Disc injuries without surgery: roughly $50,000 to $250,000
• Fracture cases: roughly $75,000 to $500,000+
• Surgery cases: roughly $150,000 to $1,500,000+
• Traumatic brain injury cases: roughly $250,000 to $10,000,000+
• Spinal cord injury / paralysis cases: roughly $1,000,000 to $50,000,000+
• Wrongful death truck cases: often high six figures to eight figures, depending on facts
• Catastrophic multi-surgery / permanent disability cases: often seven to eight figures

What drives value?

• Severity of injury
• Whether surgery was required
• Future medical care
• Permanent impairment
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Liability strength
• Number of defendants
• Insurance limits and excess policies
• Quality of evidence
• Trial readiness

If you want a real answer about value, call 818-784-8544.

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We Handle Truck Accident Cases Across Los Angeles And California

We help clients in:

• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• Riverside
• San Bernardino
• Orange County
• Ventura
• Bakersfield
• Fresno
• Sacramento
• San Jose
• San Francisco
• Oakland
• Long Beach
• Santa Clarita
• Pasadena
• Glendale
• Burbank
• Lancaster
• Palmdale
• and throughout California

If the crash happened in California, or your truck case belongs in California, call 818-784-8544.

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Real Client Feedback From The Gerald L. Marcus Site

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A client named Arturo says the firm helped him through one of the darkest periods of his life after a life-changing injury, stayed responsive, fought to the end, and did not give false hope.

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A client named Debbie says she was overwhelmed by the settlement result and thanked the firm for being prompt, experienced, kind, and patient throughout the case.

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A registered nurse named Kay says the firm guided her through treatment, protected her from insurer pressure, and negotiated a settlement amount that left her awed.

Need a truck accident law firm people trust when the stakes are high? Call 818-784-8544.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I really need a truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles?

Yes.

Truck accident cases are more complex than regular car cases.

There is usually more evidence, more insurance, more defense pressure, and more room for the other side to hide behind technicalities.

Call 818-784-8544.

2. How much does it cost to hire The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus?

There is no upfront fee.

The firm’s current truck pages say there are no out-of-pocket fees, no hourly billing, and no attorney fee unless money is recovered.

3. How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in California?

Generally, California gives two years for injury or wrongful-death claims under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.

4. What if the truck accident involved a city, county, or other public entity?

Then the deadline can get much shorter.

A claim for death or personal injury against a public entity generally must be presented within six months after accrual under Government Code section 911.2.

5. What if my government claim gets rejected?

Government Code section 913 requires a warning that, subject to exceptions, you generally have six months from the mailed or delivered rejection notice to file a court action, referencing section 945.6.

6. What evidence matters most in a truck accident case?

Black box data, dashcam footage, ELD records, hours-of-service records, dispatch records, maintenance records, inspection reports, cargo records, witness statements, and scene evidence.

7. Can more than one party be liable?

Yes.

Truck cases often involve multiple defendants and multiple policies.

That is one of the reasons these cases can be much more valuable than ordinary car crashes.

8. What if the trucking company says I caused the crash?

That is common.

Comparative fault is one of the first defenses they raise.

That does not mean they are right.

It means the evidence has to be built correctly.

9. What if I feel okay right after the crash?

Do not trust that feeling.

Truck accident injuries often show up later, especially neck injuries, back injuries, concussions, and internal trauma.

10. What if the truck was a delivery truck like UPS, FedEx, or Amazon?

Those cases still require a serious commercial-vehicle investigation.

Employer relationships, contractor structures, telematics, route pressure, and layered insurance all matter.

11. How much is my Los Angeles truck accident case worth?

It depends on your injuries, liability, future care, wage loss, and the available insurance.

The only real way to know is to have the case evaluated.

Call 818-784-8544.

12. What should I do first right now?

Get medical care.

Preserve evidence.

Do not give a recorded statement.

Call The Law Offices Of Gerald L. Marcus at 818-784-8544.

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A truck accident can destroy a person’s body, income, routine, peace of mind, and future in seconds.

The trucking company knows what is at stake.

Its insurer knows what is at stake.

Its lawyers know what is at stake.

You need a law firm that knows it too.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a big rig, semi-truck, 18-wheeler, delivery truck, tanker, dump truck, or commercial vehicle crash, call 818-784-8544 before the truck company controls the story.