Truck Accident Lawyer in South Gate, CA

Have you or a loved one been injured in a truck accident in or around South Gate, CA? At Moseley Collins Law, our experienced truck accident lawyers have been helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve for over 40 years.

Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries due to the massive size and weight of commercial trucks. Even a relatively minor collision with a semi-truck can cause severe harm. Common truck accident injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, disfigurement, amputation, organ damage, burn injuries, and wrongful death.

Unlike a typical car crash, complex legal issues frequently surround truck accidents. Multiple parties may share responsibility, such as the truck driver, trucking company, parts manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. To build a strong case, you need a lawyer with focused knowledge of federal and state commercial carrier laws, as well as extensive resources to investigate all contributing factors.

At Moseley Collins Law, our truck accident lawyers have the experience and tenacity to stand up to major trucking companies and maximize compensation for your injuries and losses. We represent clients in South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, Huntington Park, Cudahy, Bell, Bell Gardens, and across California. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

Truck insurance companies and defense lawyers immediately get to work building arguments to minimize liability and deny injury claims after an accident. They may argue the truck driver is not at fault; your injuries are exaggerated, or preexisting conditions are responsible for your continued pain and disability.

You need aggressive legal advocates on your side to conduct a thorough investigation, establish trucking company negligence, prove all harms and losses resulting from the crash, and fight for full financial recovery. Moseley Collins Law levels the playing field by:

• Gathering police reports, EDR (black box) data, invoices, medical records, videos, photos, and other evidence to recreate the accident
• Hiring accident reconstruction experts to analyze mechanical failures, maintenance issues, load distribution problems and demonstrate how the collision happened second-by-second
• Working with medical experts across fields to review your treatment history and relate current symptoms to the truck accident versus other potential causes
• Consulting with vocational rehabilitation counselors, therapists, and other specialists to assess how injuries may impact your earning capacity and quality of life
• Negotiating vigorously with insurance adjusters while preparing for potential litigation
• Taking on the trucking company’s legal team in court if attempts to settle out of court prove inadequate.

With extensive resources and a results-driven approach, Moseley Collins Law gives truck accident victims the strongest chance of securing fair compensation. Our firm has recovered millions for clients over the years.

Complex factors contribute to the majority of semi-truck crashes on highways, streets, and intersections in our region of Southern California and the greater Los Angeles County area. Understanding what causes these devastating collisions informs our legal approach to securing trucking company accountability. Some top causes include:

• Speeding: Truck drivers facing tight delivery windows or paid by mile instead of hour feel pressured to speed. Excess speed makes it difficult to brake appropriately and control the rig.
• Fatigued or impaired driving: Lack of sleep, prescription drug side effects, illegal drug use or alcohol abuse all impair the concentration necessary to operate equipment safely for long periods.
• Trucking company negligence: Poor vehicle maintenance, overloaded trailers, failure to check driver logs, or lack of training may stem from systemic safety issues at the trucking or shipping company.
• Hazardous road conditions: Construction zones with narrowed lanes, debris from previous crashes, uneven pavement, and low visibility due to fog increase risk.

According to recent statistics, truck crashes make up 10% of fatal accidents in California despite trucks only accounting for 3% of registered vehicles in the state. Over 500 people die and 1,500 suffer injuries in truck collisions annually across CA.

Truck drivers hold a professional license and share responsibility for operating rigs safely despite challenges. However, trucking companies and shippers also bear responsibility per FMCSA regulations to protect all roadway users. When their negligence contributes to causing an accident, victims deserve compensation.

Major trucking companies frequently involved in Southern California collisions include FedEx, United Parcel Service (UPS), Velocity Express LLC, DHS Transport, Western Regional Delivery, Spee-Dee Delivery Service Inc, and more. Their trucks constantly traverse major highways and roads surrounding South Gate such as:

• Interstate 710
• Interstate 110
• Interstate 105
• State Routes 91, 42, 47, and 103
• Alameda St
• Atlantic Ave
• Firestone Blvd
• Imperial Hwy

Due to their typical highway speeds and massive weight, semi-trucks deliver an incredible amount of force upon impact. The damage done to a regular passenger vehicle and human body can prove catastrophic. Some of the most severe truck accident injuries we see in our South Gate-area cases include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): Collision with a truck can cause the brain to impact the inside of the skull, tearing blood vessels, nerves, and tissues. Effects range from short term headaches and confusion to long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral disability requiring lifetime care.
• Spinal cord injuries: Compression, stretching, and fracturing of the delicate spinal cord from blunt force trauma causes paralysis and loss of sensation in parts of the body.
• Amputation of limbs: Torn blood vessels, severed nerves, broken bones, and crushed limbs often require amputation following catastrophic truck collisions. Prosthetics, therapy, and disability accommodations do not fully restore pre-accident mobility.
• Internal organ damage: Rib fractures can puncture lungs or lacerate the liver and spleen. Seat belts themselves may cause bladder, vaginal, or intestinal damage upon sudden restraint. Airbag deployment similarly poses risks.
• Burn injuries: If a truck accident causes explosion or fire, victims may suffer serious third and fourth degree burns requiring painful skin graft surgeries and lasting physical and psychological scars.

In addition to excruciating pain and life disruption, severe injuries saddle victims with enormous medical expenses for hospitalization, surgeries, medications and devices, rehab services, and long term care. Lost wages from time off work recovery further strain families financially.

Some key reasons to choose our firm after you or someone you love suffers harm in a truck collision include:

• Reputation for Aggressive Litigation When Necessary: While we always seek fair settlements pre-trial when possible, our firm does not hesitate to take truck companies to court if that’s what it takes to secure clients’ rights to adequate compensation. We have the skills and resources for top-notch trial advocacy.
• Multilingual Resources: To eliminate barriers for California’s diverse population, our lawyers and staff work with clients in Spanish, Korean, and other languages. All communications can be translated to ensure clear understanding.
• No Fees Unless We Win Recovery: We work for free and cover case expenses upfront, so financial stress never prevents action following truck accident injuries. We only collect our reasonable contingent fees upon successfully achieving client compensation.

Please reach out for a free, no-obligation case review. Our dedicated truck accident team provides straightforward assessments of legal options, personalized guidance every step of the way, and passionate advocacy-oriented around clients' best interests. The initial consultation costs nothing but your time as we determine whether we can help you recover.

In addition to South Gate, Moseley Collins Law helps injured victims and grieving families pursue truck accident claims in:

• Compton
• Huntington Park
• Lynwood
• Bell Gardens
• Cudahy
• Bell
• Paramount
• Downey
• and throughout Southern California.