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Encino Big Rig Truck Accident Lawyer
Sharing the 101 Freeway or the nearby 405 interchange with fully loaded, 80,000-pound commercial trucks is a daily reality for Encino drivers. When a massive big rig collides with a standard passenger vehicle, the sheer physics involved mean the injuries are almost always catastrophic. Whether the crash was caused by a fatigued driver, overloaded cargo, or failing brakes, the physical and financial devastation can shatter your family’s future.
Commercial truck accidents are not handled like regular car crashes. The moment an 18-wheeler is involved in a collision, the trucking corporation dispatches a specialized rapid-response team to the scene. Their only objective is to manipulate the narrative, secure the evidence, and protect their massive million-dollar corporate insurance policies. They will use every ruthless tactic available to deny liability, blame you for the crash, and offer a settlement that covers a fraction of your life-altering medical needs.
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Why Partner with NOVIK LAW GROUP for a Commercial Truck Claim?
Modern commercial trucks are equipped with Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) that record vital crash data, including the truck’s speed, braking time, and engine RPMs right before impact. Trucking corporations will routinely “lose” or overwrite this critical data if you do not act quickly. We immediately issue legal spoliation letters to force the company to preserve the truck, the black box, and all driver logbooks, locking down the exact proof we need to win your case.
The commercial trucking industry is governed by strict federal laws managed by the FMCSA. Truck drivers are legally restricted on how many hours they can drive without sleeping, and companies must maintain strict maintenance schedules. Our investigative team rigorously audits driver timecards, weigh station receipts, and inspection reports to prove if a corporation forced an exhausted driver to stay on the road just to meet a delivery deadline.
In a big rig crash, liability rarely stops with just the driver. The cab of the truck might be owned by one company, the trailer by another, and the cargo loaded by a completely different third-party contractor. We meticulously untangle this corporate web to identify every single at-fault party and tap into multiple layers of massive commercial insurance policies, drastically increasing your total financial recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more by reading some of the most commonly asked questions we receive at our office.
Who is actually legally responsible when an 18-wheeler hits me?
Determining liability is the most complex part of a commercial crash. Depending on the evidence we uncover, we can hold several parties financially accountable. This includes the truck driver for reckless behavior, the trucking company for negligent hiring or pushing illegal deadlines, the maintenance crew for failing to fix bad brakes, or even the cargo loaders if shifting weight caused the truck to jackknife on Ventura Boulevard.
The trucking company's insurance adjuster is already calling me. What should I say?
Absolutely nothing. Do not speak to them, and never agree to provide a recorded statement. Commercial insurance adjusters are highly trained interrogators who will try to trick you into admitting partial fault or downplaying your injuries before you even see a doctor. Hang up the phone and let an experienced Encino truck accident lawyer handle all communication on your behalf.
Why are big rig accident settlements typically so much higher than regular car crashes?
The human body simply cannot withstand the impact of a commercial truck. Victims frequently suffer from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord paralysis, crushed limbs, and internal organ damage that require a lifetime of expensive medical care. Furthermore, federal law requires interstate trucking companies to carry minimum insurance policies of $750,000 to $5,000,000, meaning there is significantly more capital available to compensate you for your severe suffering.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit against a commercial trucking company in California?
Generally, California law gives you exactly two years from the date of the semi-truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, evidence like dashcam footage, GPS data, and driver drug test results can disappear in a matter of weeks. The longer you wait to contact an attorney, the more time the trucking company has to build a defense against you.
