Commercial Auto Accidents Lawyer

Injured by a Truck, Van, or Commercial Vehicle in Los Angeles?

When a commercial vehicle is involved in a collision, the stakes — and the complexity — are far higher than a typical car accident case. Commercial operators carry substantial insurance policies specifically designed to minimize payouts, and their adjusters are experienced at doing exactly that. At Doyle Law, we know their tactics because we’ve been on both sides of these cases.

Commercial vehicle crashes are rarely true “accidents.” They frequently result from preventable failures — an overworked truck driver violating federal hours-of-service regulations, a delivery company cutting corners on vehicle maintenance, or a business ignoring known mechanical defects in their fleet. Identifying and proving these violations is what separates a full recovery from a low settlement offer.

Why commercial vehicle cases are different from car accident cases:

• Multiple liable parties — the driver, the employer, the vehicle owner, and the cargo loader may all share responsibility
• Federal regulations — commercial drivers are governed by FMCSA rules on licensing, hours of service, drug testing, and vehicle maintenance that don’t apply to private drivers
• Higher insurance limits — commercial policies can reach $1 million or more, which means insurers fight harder to avoid paying
• Evidence disappears fast — electronic logging devices, black box data, and maintenance records can be overwritten or destroyed. Getting an attorney involved immediately is critical
• Expert witnesses — accident reconstructionists, trucking industry experts, and biomechanical engineers are often essential to proving liability

If you were injured by a semi truck, delivery van, bus, taxi, or any other commercial vehicle in Los Angeles or Southern California, do not speak to the insurance adjuster before consulting with an attorney. They are not on your side.