Tens of thousands of people are injured in truck accidents each year in the United States – with thousands more losing their lives – and yet all too often, trucking companies treat accidents as part of the regular course of business and simply budget for insurance and potential liability costs.
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, our Los Angeles truck accident lawyers are dedicated to representing clients with severe and life-changing injuries – and will take on even the most challenging cases.
We handle all types of commercial trucking cases, including those that involve:
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Truck accidents can happen in many ways, each carrying serious risks due to the massive size and weight of commercial vehicles. Some of the most common types include:
Truck accidents often involve multiple factors, many of which stem from negligence. Common causes include:
Due to the sheer size of tractor trailers and large trucks, commercial truck accidents typically cause catastrophic injuries to occupants of smaller vehicles. Catastrophic injuries affect the most vital parts of the body – often the brain or spine – and cause permanent impairment of bodily functioning, as well as disfigurement and significant pain.
Injuries that truck accidents victims often incur:
Sadly, many truck accident victims do not survive these collisions. The large majority of people killed in truck accidents are motorists in smaller passenger vehicles. What makes this particularly tragic is that those killed in truck accidents often have no role in causing them.
Victims of big rig and semi-truck crashes are most often left with debilitating, life-altering injuries that will require significant financial resources throughout their lifetime.
Beyond medical expenses and hospital bills, plaintiffs will likely need funding to account for time off work, future medical costs, and other financial losses caused by the crash.
In a truck accident lawsuit, you may be able to sue for the following damages:
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Unlike standard car accidents, truck accidents often involve multiple liable parties. Identifying who is legally responsible requires thorough investigation. Potentially liable parties include:
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we collect and analyze evidence such as driver logs, black box data, accident reports, and witness testimony to build the strongest case possible.
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys know that dealing with a catastrophic injury or an unexpected death can prove all-consuming. However, putting off calling the right law firm for too long can potentially damage your case.
The trucking company has its own investigators and legal team who will begin building a defense almost immediately after a crash. They will conduct their own evaluation of the crash and take any possible preemptive actions to minimize or avoid liability – long before a claim is ever filed.
These companies have their own aggressive legal teams, and so should you. If you wait too long to protect yourself by hiring an attorney, evidence can be lost, making it more challenging to identify and prove fault in an accident.
We do not waste any time working to build a strong case for our clients. The sooner someone calls, the sooner we can begin protecting their rights.
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, we help truck accident victims across the Los Angeles area. We have an office at 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2100, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States
Bruce A. Broillet is a nationally recognized California trial lawyer and partner, inducted into both the CAALA Hall of Fame and the Lawdragon Hall of Fame, and a member of the elite Inner Circle of Advocates. He has achieved numerous seven- and eight-figure results, including a $3.3 billion settlement against Big Tobacco, the landmark$55 million Erin Andrews verdict, and the largest legal malpractice verdict in California history. Widely regarded as one of the state’s most accomplished plaintiff lawyers, Bruce is a former Consumer Attorney of the Year and a perennial honoree of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
In California, the statute of limitations for most truck accident claims is two years from the date of the accident. However, exceptions may apply, so it’s important to speak with a lawyer quickly.
Yes. Trucking companies and insurers often have aggressive legal teams protecting their interests. An experienced Los Angeles truck accident lawyer levels the playing field and fights for the maximum compensation you deserve.
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.
Truck accident investigations may involve local law enforcement, the California Highway Patrol, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and private accident reconstruction experts. Your lawyer will coordinate and gather evidence to strengthen your claim.
In California, your claim will be evaluated based on the principle of “comparative negligence,” meaning your damages may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found to be 30% responsible for the accident, you will only be eligible for up to 70% of the total compensation.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
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