Truck Accident Attorneys
in California

Were you injured in a truck accident?
Our Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help You Win.

Getting into an accident is a frightening experience and it is even more devastating when a large commercial truck is involved. Tractor-trailers and eighteen-wheelers can weigh over 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, making collisions with these vehicles far more likely to result in catastrophic injuries, permanent disability, or even death.

According to the National Safety Council, hundreds of people are killed in large truck crashes in California each year, with tens of thousands more suffering serious injuries. If you or a family member has been involved in a truck accident, time is critical evidence must be preserved, and the trucking company's lawyers are already working against you.

California Truck Accident Cases We Handle

The truck accident attorneys at Masjedi & Associates can help you recover full compensation for the following types of cases:

• Underride accidents (vehicle slides under truck)
• Rollover accidents
• Jackknife truck accidents
• Overloaded or improperly loaded truck crashes
• Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
• Rear-end collisions involving commercial vehicles
• Defective truck parts or equipment failures
• DUI / impaired truck driver accidents
• Blind spot / wide-turn accidents
• Insufficient driver training or negligent hiring
• Inadequate truck maintenance
• Big rig and semi-truck accidents

What Should I Do After a Truck Accident in California?

If you are involved in a truck accident, the steps you take immediately afterward can significantly impact the outcome of your case:

• Call 911 immediately and remain at the scene until help arrives
• Seek medical attention even if you feel fine some injuries are not immediately apparent
• Document the scene: photograph the vehicles, road conditions, skid marks, and any visible injuries
• Collect the names and contact information of witnesses
• Do NOT give a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer without speaking to an attorney first
• Contact Masjedi & Associates as soon as possible to preserve critical evidence

Chris Masjedi can investigate your case quickly reviewing police reports, obtaining the truck's black box data, securing driver logs, and gathering witness statements before evidence is lost or destroyed.

How Can I Prove the Truck Driver Was at Fault?

Legal liability in truck accidents is often more complex than in standard car accidents. It may not be just the driver who is liable. Depending on the circumstances, the following parties may also bear responsibility:

• The trucking company (for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pressuring drivers to violate safety laws)
• The vehicle owner (if different from the driver or company)
• The cargo loading company (if an unbalanced load caused the accident)
• The truck manufacturer (if a defective part caused the crash)
• Maintenance crews (if inadequate servicing contributed to the accident)

Our investigators and accident reconstruction experts work to establish exactly what happened and who must be held accountable. We leave nothing on the table.

What Compensation Can I Receive From a Truck Accident Claim?

Each case is different, but victims of serious truck accidents in California may be entitled to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses past, current, and future treatment
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage (vehicle repair or replacement)
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of consortium (impact on family relationships)
• Wrongful death damages (if a family member was killed)

Masjedi & Associates has over 28 years of experience maximizing recoveries for truck accident victims. We work with medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and economists to build the strongest possible case for maximum compensation.

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Truck Accident Case?

Under California law, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). However, the sooner you hire an attorney, the better critical evidence such as truck black box data, driver logs, and surveillance footage can disappear quickly.

Once a lawsuit is filed, settlements typically take anywhere from six to eighteen months, depending on the complexity of the case, the severity of injuries, and how aggressively the trucking company defends the claim. Chris Masjedi prepares every case as though it will go to trial, which consistently produces better settlement outcomes.

Why Choose Masjedi & Associates As Your Truck Accident Attorney?

At Masjedi & Associates, we have spent over 28 years fighting for victims of serious injury and wrongful death in California. We are based in Beverly Hills and represent clients throughout the state and we come to you, whether at your home, hospital, or office.

• Over 28 years of experience in serious personal injury litigation
• No fees of any kind unless we win your case
• We handle all communications with insurance companies so you don't have to
• Trial-ready preparation on every case we don't just settle, we fight
• We come to you: home, hospital, rehabilitation center, or office
• Bilingual services available
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Serving All of California

Masjedi & Associates represents truck accident victims throughout California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, San Diego, Ventura County, the Central Valley, the Bay Area, and all surrounding communities. No matter where your accident occurred in California, we are here to help.