Los Angeles County records over 5,500 commercial truck crashes annually—the highest in the nation. The Ports of LA and Long Beach handle 40% of all US imports, creating America's most dangerous trucking corridor. Our attorneys investigate FMCSA violations and pursue maximum compensation.
Critical evidence preservation required. Port drayage carriers deploy rapid response teams. ELD records may be overwritten within 6-8 days. Spoliation letters must be issued immediately to preserve container tracking and driver logs.
"Their attorneys subpoenaed ELD records and proved systematic Hours-of-Service violations on I-710. The drayage carrier had been running drivers 14+ hours. $1.4 million settlement."
"Multi-party litigation involving the carrier, broker, and shipping line. Their attorneys identified FMCSA violations. $1.1 million settlement."
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Los Angeles has America's largest port complex and most congested freeways. Container traffic, distribution centers, and impossible schedules create systematic regulatory violations.
I-710 connects the Ports of LA and Long Beach to the rail yards and distribution centers. Container trucks run 24/7 with systematic HOS and maintenance violations.
I-10 carries trucks from LA to the rest of America. Long-haul drivers push through without proper rest. The LA segment sees chronic congestion.
I-5 runs from Mexico to Canada through LA. The Grapevine descent creates brake failures. Driver fatigue is systematic on overnight runs.
I-405 connects major distribution hubs. Chronic congestion leads to aggressive driving and maintenance shortcuts.
SR-60 connects LA to Inland Empire warehouses. High-volume truck traffic with rushed delivery schedules.
The Alameda Corridor connects the ports to rail yards. Container transfers create constant truck traffic with driver fatigue.
Los Angeles County's 5,500+ annual commercial truck crashes—the highest in the nation—reflect the region's role as America's primary import gateway. The Ports of LA and Long Beach together handle 40% of all US container imports.
I-710, the "Diesel Death Zone," carries more container trucks than any highway in America. Drayage carriers operate on razor-thin margins, creating pressure to exceed HOS limits and defer maintenance. Distribution centers throughout the Inland Empire generate constant traffic. The result is systematic regulatory violations.
California Law: California has a 2-year statute of limitations and follows pure comparative negligence—you can recover even if mostly at fault. No damage caps on compensatory damages and punitive damages are available for malice, oppression, or fraud.
Los Angeles cases frequently involve complex liability chains: the drayage carrier, freight broker, shipping line, port terminal, and beneficial cargo owner. Our attorneys pursue claims against all responsible parties.
California gives you two years to file a lawsuit.
Can recover even if mostly at fault, reduced by your percentage.
No cap on compensatory damages in California.
Available for malice, oppression, or fraud by carriers.
Our attorneys have recovered over $1.4 billion in trucking cases nationwide.
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