COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Accidents involving 18-wheelers and commercial trucks are among the most catastrophic on the road. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles — up to 80,000 lbs — means that collisions with passenger cars are often devastating or fatal.
UNDERSTANDING COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Commercial truck accidents are governed by federal regulations from the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), including rules on driver hours of service, vehicle maintenance, cargo loading, and drug testing. Violations of these regulations can establish negligence.
Multiple parties may be liable in a truck accident: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company, the vehicle manufacturer, or the maintenance provider. Identifying all liable parties is critical to maximizing your recovery.
Trucking companies and their insurers respond aggressively to accident claims, often sending investigators to the scene immediately. You need an attorney who can match that response — preserving evidence, obtaining black box data, and building a comprehensive case.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT
Call 911 — these accidents require emergency response.
Do not move vehicles if possible — preserve the scene.
Get the truck driver's CDL, company name, and insurance information.
Photograph everything: truck, cargo, road conditions, your vehicle.
Contact us immediately — trucking companies deploy investigators fast.
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Start Free Evaluation1-800-INJUREDCOMMON INJURIES
- Catastrophic injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Wrongful death
- Crush injuries
- Severe burns
- Amputation
WHAT YOU CAN RECOVER
- Multi-million dollar settlements common
- Multiple defendants often liable
- Federal regulation violations increase damages
- Full lifetime care costs
- Lost future earnings
- Punitive damages in appropriate cases
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