Trucking & Transportation

Due to the complex web of federal and state motor vehicle regulations, and the fact that many trucking accidents result in high exposure lawsuits that are often the target of Reptile tactics, it is imperative for defense counsel to be well-versed in the unique issues facing the transportation industry. LLF lawyers have developed tremendous expertise in representing the various stakeholders in the transportation chain and are dedicated to keeping current on changes that directly affect motor carriers, brokers, logistics companies and other entities in the transportation industry. We have successfully represented large and small motor carriers, brokers and owner operators, either directly or through their insurance carriers, and have obtained favorable results in difficult cases involving catastrophic loss and wrongful death. Our attorneys have achieved similar success on property damage and cargo claims occurring during the transportation process. LLF attorneys regularly participate at the ABA Transportation MegaConference, DRI Trucking Law conference and the Arkansas Trucking Seminar.

Representative Engagements

• ​National beverage distributor in catastrophic injury case arising out of collision with cyclist during delivery in San Francisco commercial district where LLF attorneys worked closely with corporate client in defense of both driver negligence claim and Reptile attacks on company vehicle operation and delivery policies and practices
• National motor carrier in highway rollover collision with permanent neck and back injuries. 
• National motor carrier in wrongful death case involving young bicyclist in San Francisco
• National beverage company in 50+ consolidated lawsuits and related NTSB investigation arising out of train vs. truck collision and derailment at overcrossing

• ​Personal injury action against commercial driver and truck owner involving multiple violations of state and federal trucking statutes and regulations relating to hiring and maintenance practices
• Owner operator in collision with another motor carrier in brake failure accident on the Grapevine with claims of DOT violation
• Shuttle bus door manufacturer in wrongful death action involving UCSF physician ejected from bus during collision with auto transport vehicle
• Personal injury action against commercial driver and truck owner involving multiple violations of state and federal statutes and regulations relating to hiring and maintenance practices
• Uber and Lyft drivers in personal injury litigation involving high publicity claims of employment vs. independent contractor status