Aggressive Representation in Complex Trucking Cases

Accidents involving commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, and semi-trucks cause some of the most devastating injuries on our roads. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles means collisions frequently result in catastrophic injuries or death. These cases are also among the most legally complex, involving multiple potentially liable parties, federal safety regulations, and corporate defendants with aggressive legal teams.

Attorney Tobin Lanzetta has extensive experience handling large, multi-party trucking accident cases. He understands the federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry, knows how to investigate these crashes effectively, and has the trial skills to hold trucking companies and their insurers accountable.

Why Trucking Cases Are More Complex

Unlike a typical car accident, a trucking collision often involves numerous potentially liable parties. The truck driver may have been fatigued, distracted, or impaired. The trucking company may have pressured drivers to violate hours-of-service rules or failed to properly maintain its fleet. The cargo loader may have improperly secured the load. A parts manufacturer may have supplied a defective component. Each of these parties will have their own insurance and legal representation, all working to minimize their share of liability.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations govern nearly every aspect of commercial trucking: driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, cargo securement, and drug and alcohol testing. Violations of these regulations can be powerful evidence in your case, but identifying and proving those violations requires an attorney who knows where to look.

Preserving Critical Evidence

Time is critical in trucking accident cases. Commercial trucks are equipped with electronic logging devices (ELDs) and sometimes event data recorders that capture crucial information about speed, braking, and driver behavior in the moments before a crash. Trucking companies are required to maintain these records, but they can be overwritten or lost if not preserved quickly. Our firm moves immediately to send preservation letters and, when necessary, seek court orders to protect this evidence.

Types of Trucking Cases We Handle

Our firm handles cases involving tractor-trailer and semi-truck collisions, commercial delivery vehicle accidents, tanker truck incidents including hazardous materials spills, construction and dump truck accidents, bus and public transit vehicle crashes (including our $13.82 million verdict in Garcia v. MTA), driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations, and mechanical failure and defective truck components.

Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact Lanzetta Law for a free consultation. With offices in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and licensed in both states, we have the resources and experience to take on the trucking companies and their insurers. We do not charge a fee unless we recover compensation for you.