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Truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries and complex legal battles against powerful trucking companies and their insurers. You need specialized attorneys who understand FMCSA regulations, black box data, and how to maximize your compensation.
What Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
A truck accident lawyer is a personal injury attorney who specializes in crashes involving commercial vehicles, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and other large trucks. They possess specialized knowledge of federal trucking regulations and understand the unique complexities of these catastrophic cases.
Investigate the Accident
Truck accident lawyers secure critical evidence including black box data, ELD records, driver logs, and maintenance records before they can be destroyed or altered.
Identify All Liable Parties
Unlike car accidents, truck crashes often involve multiple responsible parties: the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, vehicle manufacturers, and more.
Navigate FMCSA Regulations
Specialized attorneys understand Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules including hours of service violations, weight limits, and maintenance requirements.
Handle Insurance Companies
Trucking companies carry policies of $750,000 to $5 million or more. Their insurers have teams of lawyers—you need experienced representation on your side.
Calculate True Damages
Beyond medical bills, truck accident lawyers pursue compensation for lost wages, future care needs, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
Litigate When Necessary
While most cases settle, having a lawyer with trial experience ensures the insurance company takes your claim seriously and offers fair compensation.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations at fmcsa.dot.gov
Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accident cases are fundamentally different from car accidents. The stakes are higher, the injuries more severe, and the legal complexity far greater. Here's why specialized representation matters.
Higher Fatality Rate
Large truck accidents are 11 times more likely to result in fatalities than passenger vehicle crashes, according to NHTSA data.
Minimum Insurance Coverage
Federal law requires trucking companies to carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage—but their insurers fight hard to pay as little as possible.
Critical Evidence Window
Black box data and ELD records can be overwritten within 72 hours. A lawyer can send preservation letters immediately to protect this evidence.
Potential Liable Parties
Truck driver, trucking company, cargo loader, maintenance provider, and vehicle manufacturer may all share liability in your case.
Insurance Companies Have Teams of Lawyers. Shouldn't You?
Trucking companies and their insurers immediately deploy accident reconstruction experts, defense attorneys, and investigators after a crash. Level the playing field with experienced legal representation.
Statistics from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
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