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If a fatigued driver caused your crash in Los Angeles, you may have a strong injury claim—whether the at-fault driver was in a car, a rideshare, a delivery van, or a commercial truck. Drowsy driving leads to drifting lanes, delayed braking, rear-end impacts, and high-speed freeway crashes across Los Angeles. When the other driver’s “I didn’t see you” was really “I couldn’t stay awake,” you deserve answers and full compensation.
NOVIK LAW GROUP helps injury victims across Los Angeles hold drowsy and fatigued drivers accountable—and pursues every responsible party, including employers and trucking companies when applicable.
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Drowsy Driving Crashes in Los Angeles Are Common and Preventable
Los Angeles driving is exhausting by design: stop-and-go traffic, long commutes, late-night shifts, and constant freeway merging. Fatigue-related crashes often happen on major routes like the 101, 405, 10, 5, 110, and 118—especially during early mornings, late nights, and after long workdays. A driver who is nodding off can cause the same kind of impairment as distraction: slower reaction time, missed signals, and poor judgment.
If you have been in an accident due to potential negligence, please contact us today to see if you have a case.
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What a Los Angeles Drowsy Driving Claim Can Recover
If you were hurt in Los Angeles, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, stress, and disruption to daily life
- Property damage and out-of-pocket costs
- Repair Or Replace Your Car
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If the crash was especially severe—such as a high-speed freeway impact or a commercial vehicle collision—there may be additional avenues to pursue depending on the facts.
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Los Angeles Truck Fatigue vs. Car Driver Fatigue
Fatigue claims aren’t “truck-only” cases. Even in a regular car, one moment of fatigue can cause a serious rear-end collision, a freeway pile-up, or a head-on crash. In Los Angeles, we frequently see drowsy driving tied to:
- Overnight or double shifts
- Long commutes from the Valley to West L.A. or Downtown
- App-based driving (rideshare/delivery) for extended hours
- Medication side effects, sleep disorders, or chronic sleep deprivation
Fatigued Truck Drivers in Los Angeles
Commercial trucks can cause catastrophic damage due to size and stopping distance. Truck fatigue is also heavily regulated, which can make proof more straightforward when rules were broken.
Truckers have to drive a lot more than the rest of us. They drive long distances to deliver goods, sometimes to multiple states in one shift. Driving 10 or 14 hours at a time could cause any motorist to get fatigued and make mistakes. Since trucks are so much larger, they can cause more damage than your average car. Drowsy driving from a trucker could cost someone’s life.
To ensure that truck drivers are alert and are not overworked, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put hours of service regulations into place. Their goal is to regulate how often each trucker drives to provide a safer environment for not only the trucker, but other people on the road as well. Violations can support a strong negligence case, especially if the carrier pushed unsafe schedules or ignored a pattern of logbook issues.
Los Angeles Hours-of-Service Rules Can Help Prove a Truck Fatigue Claim
Commercial drivers are generally limited by a 14-hour on-duty window and an 11-hour driving limit within that window, along with required off-duty time before starting another shift. When a truck driver (or their company) cuts corners, it can create clear paper trails such as logs, dispatch records, fuel stops, toll/telematics data, and delivery schedules—that show fatigue risk.
If there’s proof of violations, penalties may include being placed out of service, fines, civil penalties, and carrier safety consequences—especially when violations are repeated or intentional.
If a truck driver fails to follow HOS rules, it can (and often does) lead to a trucking accident. If you have been involved in a collision with a big rig, and there is record of the driver having violated the hours of service rules before, your attorney may be able to use that as evidence of past negligence, particularly if the trucking company failed to facilitate proper punishment for the violation.
Penalties for violating HOS rules include:
- Truck driver may be taken out of service until enough off-duty time has been accumulated.
- Local and state law enforcement officials may give truck driver a fine.
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may charge a civil penalty on the driver or carrier, which could range from $1,000 to $11,000 (this amount is per violation and depends on severity of violation).
- Safety rating for the carrier can be downgraded if there is a pattern of violations taking place.
- Carriers may face federal criminal penalties if they or their drivers knowingly and willingly violate HOS regulations.
How We Prove Drowsy Driving in a Los Angeles Injury Case
Fatigue isn’t always written on a police report. Our job is to build the evidence picture fast before it disappears.
The goal is simple: show the other driver should not have been driving and that their fatigue caused your injuries.
Depending on the case, we may pursue:
- Crash reports, witness statements, and scene evidence (lane drift, delayed braking, no evasive action)
- Phone records and time-stamped activity around the crash
- Work schedules, timecards, or app driving logs (rideshare/delivery)
- For trucking cases: driver logs, dispatch instructions, GPS/telematics, maintenance records, and safety history
- Video sources common in Los Angeles (traffic cameras, nearby businesses, dashcams)
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more by reading some of the most commonly asked questions we receive at our office.
Is drowsy driving considered negligence in Los Angeles, California?
Yes. If a driver in Los Angeles chose to drive while too tired to do so safely and that fatigue caused a crash they can be held liable for the harm they caused. This applies to drivers in cars, rideshare vehicles, delivery vehicles, and commercial trucks.
How do you prove the other driver was drowsy after a Los Angeles crash?
Fatigue is often proven through patterns and records, not a single “gotcha” statement. Common evidence includes witness observations (drifting, delayed braking), crash-scene facts (no evasive action), time-of-day and driving duration, phone/app activity, work schedules, and any admission made to police or medical providers. In commercial cases, driver logs, dispatch records, GPS/telematics, and delivery timelines can be key.
What if the drowsy driver was driving for work in Los Angeles (rideshare, delivery, company car)?
You may have claims beyond the individual driver. Depending on the facts, liability may extend to an employer or company if fatigue was connected to scheduling, workload demands, or unsafe expectations. This is especially common with gig driving and delivery routes where long hours are a known risk.
How are Los Angeles truck fatigue cases different from regular car fatigue cases?
Trucking cases often involve stricter federal safety rules and stronger documentation. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration limits how long many commercial drivers can drive and requires rest time, including rules like an 11-hour driving limit after 10 consecutive hours off duty and a 14-hour on-duty window. When those rules are violated, the logs and electronic records can help show negligence.
How long do I have to file a Los Angeles drowsy driving injury lawsuit?
In California, many personal injury and wrongful death cases generally have a two-year deadline. That deadline can be shorter or have exceptions depending on the case, so it’s smart to speak with a lawyer quickly if the crash happened in Los Angeles or anywhere in Los Angeles County.
What if a Los Angeles city vehicle, dangerous road condition, or public agency played a role?
Claims involving public entities often have special notice requirements and much shorter deadlines. For many injury or death claims against a government entity, a claim may need to be presented within six months. If your crash involved a city bus, a government vehicle, a dangerous road condition, or a missing/unsafe traffic control device, don’t wait.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault in Los Angeles?
Often, yes. California follows “pure” comparative negligence, meaning your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you may still recover damages even if you share some responsibility.
What should I do after a Los Angeles crash with a suspected drowsy driver?
Get medical care immediately, call law enforcement, and document everything you can—photos, witness names, and what the other driver said or did at the scene. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies until you understand your rights. A lawyer can also help preserve time-sensitive evidence (video, app logs, truck records, and schedules) before it disappears.
