For injured people
Truck crashes
A crash with a commercial truck is a different case from a crash between two cars. There are more records, more insurers, and less time before evidence is lost.
Who may be responsible
The driver, the company that employs the driver, the company that owns the trailer, the shipper that loaded it, or the shop that maintained the brakes. Each may have its own insurer and its own lawyers.
The records that matter
Trucks carry electronic logs of hours driven, and many record speed and braking. Companies keep inspection and repair records, and driver files. Some of this can be overwritten in weeks, so one of our first steps is a letter asking the company to keep it.
Injuries that last
The weight of a truck means injuries are often serious. We work with your doctors to understand the long-term cost, so a settlement isn't measured only by the first year's bills.
What to keep
Things that help your case
Start a folder now. Don't worry if you're missing some of these; we can request most of them.
The truck's details
The company name on the door, the truck and trailer numbers, and the plate, if anyone noted them.
Witnesses
Names and phone numbers of anyone who stopped, including other drivers.
Photographs and video
Your own, and any dashcam footage from your car or another driver's.
Every medical visit
From the ambulance onward, with the bills and the names of your doctors.
Questions about truck crash cases
How is a truck case different from a car case?
More parties, more insurance, and federal and state safety rules the company had to follow. Proving a rule was broken can be central to the claim.
The trucking company's insurer wants a statement. Should I give one?
Speak with a lawyer first. Their adjuster is gathering evidence for the company.
How long do truck cases take?
Often longer than car cases, because there's more to investigate. We'll give you an honest estimate after we've seen the records.
Talk it through with an attorney
The first meeting is free, and you don't have to decide anything at it.
No attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs, such as filing fees, medical records and expert reports, are separate; your written agreement says how they're paid, including if there's no recovery.