- ✓ Hours of Service (HOS) regulations
- ✓ Drug and alcohol testing requirements
- ✓ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards
- ✓ Vehicle maintenance and inspection records
- ✓ Weight and load restrictions
- ✓ Electronic logging device (ELD) data
- ✓ Driver qualification files
Truck Accident
Vehicle accidents can change your life in an instant. We fight to secure maximum compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Types of Truck Accidents:
- Jackknife Accidents – Trailer swings out causing massive collisions
- Rollover Accidents – Trucks tip over crushing nearby vehicles
- Underride Accidents – Cars slide under trailers causing decapitation injuries
- Blind Spot Accidents – Trucks change lanes into vehicles they can’t see
- Tire Blowouts – Defective or poorly maintained tires causing loss of control
- Wide Turn Accidents – Trucks making right turns crushing vehicles beside them
- Rear-End Collisions – Loaded trucks unable to stop in time
- Cargo Spills – Improperly secured loads falling onto roadway
Common Causes of Truck Accidents:
Driver Fatigue
Violations of hours-of-service regulations, falsified logbooks, pressure to meet deadlines
Distracted Driving
Cell phone use, eating, GPS navigation, CB radio while driving
Improper Loading
Overweight trucks, unbalanced cargo, unsecured loads
Poor Maintenance
Worn brakes, bad tires, mechanical failures, inspection violations
Inadequate Training
Inexperienced drivers, lack of proper licensing, insufficient safety training
Speeding
Driving too fast for conditions, aggressive driving, following too closely
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Truck accident cases often involve multiple parties:- Truck Driver – For negligent operation of vehicle
- Trucking Company – For hiring, training, supervision failures
- Truck Owner – If different from operator or company
- Cargo Loaders – For improper loading causing accidents
- Maintenance Companies – For failure to properly service trucks
- Parts Manufacturers – For defective truck components
- Government Entities – For dangerous road conditions
Federal Trucking Regulations:
We thoroughly investigate violations of federal safety rules:
Critical Evidence We Preserve:
We act immediately to secure evidence before it’s destroyed:
- Black Box Data – Electronic control module recording speed, braking, etc.
- Logbooks – Driver hours and rest periods
- Maintenance Records – Service history and inspection reports
- Truck Inspection Reports – Pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Dash Cam Footage – Video from truck and surrounding vehicles
- Cell Phone Records – Proving distracted driving
- Employment Files – Driver training and safety records
- Cargo Manifests – Weight and load documentation
⚠️ Evidence Disappears Fast
Trucking companies are required to preserve evidence for only limited periods. Some data is automatically overwritten within days or weeks. Contact us immediately so we can send a preservation letter and secure critical evidence.
Injured by a commercial truck? These cases are complex and require immediate action. We have the expertise to take on major trucking corporations.