Trucking Accidents

Unlike a typical car crash, a commercial truck accident involves a unique set of laws and factors. The trucking industry is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), which dictate everything from how long a driver can be on the road to how maintenance must be performed.

A successful claim requires a deep understanding of these rules and how to prove they were violated. Furthermore, the insurance policies for commercial trucks are vastly larger, meaning their insurance companies will use aggressive tactics to minimize or deny your claim.

Evidence in a trucking case can disappear quickly. Our first priority is to send an immediate spoliation letter to the trucking company, legally demanding they preserve critical evidence. We then move to secure:

• The Truck's "Black Box": The Electronic Data Recorder (EDR) provides vital information on speed, braking, and other actions just before the crash.

• Driver's Logs: Both electronic logs and paper records can prove violations of hours of service rules.

• Maintenance and Inspection Records: These documents can reveal a history of neglected safety issues.

• Driver's Qualification File: This shows the driver's history, training, and any prior violations.

• Post-Crash Drug and Alcohol Test Results.

The immense size and weight of commercial trucks often result in life altering injuries. We fight to ensure your settlement or verdict covers the full extent of your losses for injuries such as:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIP)

• Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis

• Internal Organ Damage

• Multiple Fractures and Broken Bones

• Amputations

• Severe Burns

We pursue compensation for all medical bills (past and future), lost income, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the lifelong cost of your care.