A collision with a fully loaded commercial truck can cause catastrophic injuries. Truck accident cases are also more complex than ordinary car crashes: trucking companies are governed by federal safety regulations, often have rapid-response teams at the scene, and carry large insurance policies they work hard to protect.
Who May Be Responsible
Liability in a truck accident may extend beyond the driver to:
- The trucking or motor carrier company
- The company that loaded or secured the cargo
- Maintenance and repair contractors
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts, such as brakes or tires
- Brokers or shippers in some circumstances
Common Causes of Truck Crashes
- Driver fatigue and violations of hours-of-service rules
- Inadequate driver training or screening
- Overloaded or improperly secured cargo
- Brake failure and poor maintenance
- Wide turns, blind-spot collisions and jackknifing
Evidence That Matters
Trucks generate records that can be decisive: electronic logging device data, driver qualification files, maintenance logs, dispatch communications and black-box data. Some of this information can be lost if it is not requested quickly, so we act early to preserve it.
How We Can Help
We investigate every party that may share responsibility, work with accident reconstruction professionals where appropriate, and pursue compensation for medical care, lost income, long-term care needs and pain and suffering.