Taking on the trucking companies
Commercial truck cases are far more complex than ordinary car accidents. Multiple parties may share responsibility — the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the maintenance contractor or the truck manufacturer — and each has its own insurer and lawyers. Federal safety regulations govern driver hours, inspections, maintenance and drug testing, and violations can be powerful evidence.
Evidence we move quickly to preserve
- Electronic logging device (ELD) data
- Black box / engine control module data
- Driver hours-of-service records
- Maintenance and inspection logs
- Driver qualification and drug-test files
- Dash-cam and surveillance video
- Cargo loading documents
- Dispatch and GPS records
Common causes of truck crashes
- Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
- Speeding to meet unrealistic delivery schedules
- Improperly loaded or overweight cargo
- Brake, tire and steering failures from poor maintenance
- Jackknifes, rollovers, underride crashes and wide-turn collisions
Some of this evidence can be legally destroyed within weeks. The sooner you call, the more we can protect.
Frequently asked questions
Who can be held responsible for a truck accident?
Depending on the facts, the truck driver, the motor carrier, the owner of the trailer, the shipper or loader, a maintenance company or a parts manufacturer may all share liability.
Are truck accident settlements larger than car accident settlements?
Commercial carriers usually carry higher insurance limits, and injuries in truck crashes tend to be more severe — but insurers also defend these claims aggressively. Strong evidence makes the difference.
What if a family member was killed in a truck crash?
Surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim. Please see our wrongful death page or contact us for a confidential conversation.
