A Different Type of Attorney
Integrity, compassion, and courage all fuel our fight to help truck crash victims achieve the financial means to move forward from their crashes. Our commitment to helping truck crash victims build lives of dignity and hope has led to over 100 trucking case settlements and verdicts in excess of one million dollars.
Over half a billion dollars in settlements and verdicts.
Ohio's Largest Trucking Verdict
Largest US Trucking Settlement of its Year
Ohio's Largest Wrongful Death (Consortium Only) Verdict
Our Managing Partners have committed their careers in truck accident law to helping truck accident victims take back their lives after an unimaginable trucking tragedy.
You Deserve Experienced Lawyers to Protect Your Rights
If you or your loved one was injured in a truck accident, you need quality representation right away. A serious or deadly accident caused by a delivery truck, garbage truck, bus, or any other commercial truck can leave you and your family in physical, emotional, and financial turmoil.
Over 150 trucking wrongful death case settlements and verdicts.
A limited case load, ensuring your trucking case receives the attention and resources it deserves.
More truck crash attorneys with Commercial Driver's Licenses than any other firm in the nation.
More attorneys NBTA certified in truck accident law than any other firm in the nation.
You deserve to live a life that isn't defined by your crash. We can help you achieve this.
Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how The Law Firm for Truck Safety's attorneys can help you pursue justice inside and outside of the courtroom.
Truck Accidents Are Different
Trucking cases are not automotive cases. They are more complex, more intensive, and often, more is at stake.
Simply put, a truck crash case needs a truck accident attorney.
The Law Firm for Truck Safety is a plaintiff's law firm committed to representing personal injury cases relating to truck, bus, and other commercial vehicle accidents. We provide the knowledge, experience, and hard work necessary to get the results you deserve after your truck accident.
Real Justice for Oklahoma Truck Crash Victims
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we fight for families that have lost so much so senselessly. We are passionate about the pursuit of justice and that passion has translated to record results for our clients and their families. Our record results include a $42.4 million verdict and a $34 million trucking settlement, the largest truck crash settlement in the US during the year it was recovered.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
Involved in a Crash?
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Involved in a Crash?
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Compassionate Oklahoma City Truck Accident Attorneys
We understand how devastating a truck accident can be for you and your family. Our Oklahoma truck accident attorneys are ready to put their experience, courage, and compassion to work and fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve.
We limit our caseload to solely serve victims of catastrophic truck crashes. In turn, our lawyers are able to give our clients and their cases the attention, care, and resources they deserve.
Injured in a truck accident? Let us be a resource for you.
Injured in a truck accident? Let us be a resource for you.
Call 800.628.4500 and learn how our team of experienced truck crash attorneys can help you find justice for your truck crash injuries.
Fighting for Oklahoma Truck Accident Victims' Rights
If you need an Oklahoma truck accident lawyer, remember that the Law Firm for Truck Safety serves accident victims throughout Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, McAlester, and elsewhere. Unlike other law firms that take a wide variety of personal injury cases, we limit our practice exclusively to those who have had their lives upended by large commercial vehicles and negligent truck drivers.
Lawyers NBTA Board-Certified
in Truck Crash Law
in Truck Crash Law
Handled cases in 65 of Oklahoma's 77 counties
Settlements and Verdicts
$2 Million and over
$2 Million and over
Largest Trucking Settlementin the US in 2014
When The Law Firm for Truck Safety represents your truck crash case, you have the support of a team with:
- Five Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders.
Having first-hand insights into the rules, regulations, and standards of care to which truck drivers must adhere allows us to uncover critical case facts and incorporate technical trucking knowledge into your case in ways other firms can’t. - 6 NBTA board Certified Lawyers.
This preeminent accreditation from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) symbolizes our law firm’s commitment to the pursuit of justice and its knowledge within the field of truck accident law. No other firm in the nation has as many NBTA board-certified attorneys as The Law Firm for Truck Safety. - A limited caseload.
We actively limit our caseload so that we can ensure each of the truck wreck cases we take on receives the attention, care, and resources it deserves.
- The resources to help you inside and outside of the courtroom.
To Oklahoma truck crash victims and their families, justice is often about more than just money. Our clients’ litigation goals often include a desire to find answers, take another dangerous trucking company off the road, and prevent similar trucking tragedies from happening to others. During our free case review process, we take the time to fully understand what justice means to you and we work with you to build out a case strategy that helps you achieve your legal goals. - Determination.
Advocating for your rights means helping you tell your story in the most comprehensive and compelling way possible. In each case, we thoroughly review the truck’s driver log book, maintenance records, and police reports. We subpoena dashcam footage, cell phone records, and tap medical and forensic experts. We then use these facts to build the kind of powerful case narrative that moves a jury. - A track record of record results.
Our firm’s skill, focus, and resources have allowed us to maximize results for countless Oklahoma truck crash victims and their families. It has also led our truck crash attorneys to hold various trucking case records including the largest truck crash verdict to date in Ohio (42.4M) and Ohio’s largest consortium-only wrongful death verdict ($34M). We have also represented clients throughout Oklahoma, in nearly 85% of its counties. - Courage.
If the possibility of going to trial intimidates your personal injury attorney, they may try to steer you toward a settlement — regardless of whether or not that is in your best interest. However, at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, unlike other personal injury law firms, we have the resources, knowledge, and previous trial experience to confidently take your case to trial, if that is your goal.
What is it like to work with The Law Firm for Truck Safety?
I am a professional truck driver. When I was injured, [I was] immobilized by my injuries and the surgery that followed. Joe was so much more than I hoped, and the settlement I received was terrific. He is not just my lawyer, he is my friend.
Joe knows what he is doing, and he is determined. He takes care of the people he helps, and he doesn’t leave them until the work is done. Joe Ervin is...the only lawyer I would send my friends or family to see.
A pleasure to work with and the best at identifying coverage when others can’t!
My mother was killed and my son was badly injured in a head-on accident. Joe Ervin made sure that we knew what was happening at every stage of the process. [Joe] is a terrific lawyer and a good man. I would send my family or friends to him, no question.
Outstanding service and attention to detail. Would highly recommend them.
Personal Injury Attorneys Lending their Strength to Your Truck Accident Lawsuit
Meet Joe Ervin - Managing Partner of The Law Firm for Truck Safety Oklahoma
As a skilled truck accident lawyer, Mr. Ervin is known by truck crash victims and attorneys alike for the compassion, knowledge, and tenacity he brings to each and every one of his cases.
Throughout his extensive career as a truck crash attorney, Joe has served on various executive boards and committees including the American Association for Justice’s Interstate Trucking Litigation Group and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
He is board-certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is a Class A Commercial Driver's License holder.
He is a 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, and is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.
A Sooner state native, Joe Ervin has dedicated his legal career to helping truck crash victims in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, McAlester, and elsewhere find justice after an unimaginable tragedy.
He is board-certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is a Class A Commercial Driver's License holder.
He is a 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, and is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.
A Sooner state native, Joe Ervin has dedicated his legal career to helping truck crash victims in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, McAlester, and elsewhere find justice after an unimaginable tragedy.
Including Mr. Ervin, The Law Firm for Truck Safety has six NBTA board-certified attorneys — more than any other firm in the nation. This accreditation combined with our firm’s five Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders, gives our team the knowledge and experience to advocate for your rights, uncover hidden case facts defense counsel desperately tries to hide, courageously take your case to trial, and champion your story in a way no other Oklahoma truck accident law firm can.
Our Experienced Truck Crash Attorneys
Our personal injury attorneys are regularly invited to teach truck accident case strategy to other lawyers throughout the US.
Our Truck Crash Attorneys have appeared on:
Understanding Oklahoma Truck Crashes
When truck crashes result in catastrophic injury, know that these types of crashes are not caused by simple driver error. When we investigate the root causes of devastating Oklahoma truck accidents, more often than not we find critical errors and unsafe decisions made by the truck drivers, motor carriers, shippers, brokers, and/or insurance companies.
Causes of big rig wrecks we commonly see include:
Understanding Oklahoma Truck Crashes
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Trucking is a 24/7 industry, but truck drivers cannot drive 24/7. In 2020, there were an estimated 633 deaths in the United States from fatigued-driving-related crashes. Falling asleep at the wheel is a major concern for multiple US agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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According to NHTSA, In 2020, an estimated 3,142 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers – and thousands more were injured. Any activity that takes your hands, mind, or eyes off of driving is a distraction. Cell phones are one of the most problematic distractions. Because heavy semi-trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles, truck drivers are even more at risk of accidents caused by distraction
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a leading cause of vehicle accidents. NHTSA saw a double-digit (14%) increase in the number of drunk/drugged driving deaths from 2019 to 2020.
For the serious traveller, Traveller Magazine is a mine of information, keeping you up-to-date with the latest trends in travel and tourism.
Trucking companies must follow federal regulations for maintenance and inspections. Defects in tires, brakes, lights, and other components often cause or contribute to accidents.
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Inadequately trained truck drivers are more likely to cause accidents than experienced truck drivers.
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Unsecure and imbalanced cargo loads make semi-trucks harder to stop and maneuver, putting those around the tractor-trailer in danger of being hit by debris or components of the commercial motor vehicle itself.
When we investigate the root causes of devastating Oklahoma truck accidents, more often than not we find critical errors and unsafe decisions made by the truck drivers, motor carriers, shippers, brokers, and/or insurance companies.
Each year on Oklahoma roads, an average of 91 people are killed in large truck crashes.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a catastrophic truck crash, please know your path to justice is not one you must walk alone. Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to lend you our strength and courage, inside and outside the courtroom. We are here to help you and your family receive the compensation, answers, and legal resolution you deserve.
Our Commitment to Truck Crash Victims
When you have experienced a tremendous loss as a result of a truck crash, your family’s pain demands diligent, thorough, and personalized legal representation from your personal injury lawyer.
Our firm is committed to providing this level of dedication to all of our clients, every step of the way.
We will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice.
For most Oklahoma families, justice is about more than just money. We have found that in addition to maximum compensation, truck accident victims want answers; we want to help you find them.
We are committed to giving each of our clients’ cases the resources and time needed to uncover the full truth of what happened, why it happened, and how we can help prevent it from happening to others in the future.
We are committed to giving each of our clients’ cases the resources and time needed to uncover the full truth of what happened, why it happened, and how we can help prevent it from happening to others in the future.
We will treat you with integrity, honor, and compassion.
In addition to being complex, the legal process can also be emotionally draining for families in mourning — especially if this is your first time filing a lawsuit. Our attorneys understand this and we are committed to walking you through the litigation process, ensuring that you fully understand the different processes and your options throughout. As a team, we will work with you to advocate for your rights and help you make the decisions that bring you one step closer to making your legal goals a reality.
We are committed to helping truck crash victims nationwide.
The justice you receive should not be limited by the personal injury attorneys in your area. While we have offices in Oklahoma City, Ohio, and Nashville, our legal team has acted on a pro hac vice basis in over half of the nation’s states, assisting victims of trucking accidents and their lawyers in their intricate truck accident lawsuits.
We are prepared to take your case to trial.
Your quality of life and ability to heal hinges greatly on your case results. Unlike most Oklahoma personal injury firms, we do not treat your truck accident lawsuit as a means to make a profit through a quick settlement. We work up every case so that we are prepared to go to trial. If you or your family do not wish for a jury verdict, preparing your case for trial allows us to negotiate your case’s settlement terms from a position of strength.
We will never charge for representation unless we win your case.
We work on a contingency basis, which means that we don’t collect legal fees unless we win your case.
Crash. Not Accident.
The word “accident” is often used to describe devastating truck crashes. Many people in need of legal help will search for a “truck accident lawyer near me” or the “best truck accident attorney”. We even use "accident" in our site name.
However, most truck “accidents” are not accidents at all.
Truck crashes are often caused by distracted, fatigued, poorly trained, or downright dangerous truck drivers and/or the unsafe business practices of the trucking companies and brokers that hired them. Every semi-truck accident lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to helping those who have been irreparably harmed in commercial vehicle crashes and providing education to the public that crashes are not accidents.
Fighting to Make Oklahoma Roads Safer
No one deserves to have their lives shattered because of the careless, thoughtless, or selfish actions of someone else -- and certainly not in a preventable truck wreck. At the Law Firm for Truck Safety, we believe that when safe driving technology is implemented effectively, and trucking companies follow safe driving and hiring practices, catastrophic truck crashes will become a thing of the past.
We believe that 100% of catastrophic truck crashes are preventable, and alongside safety advocacy groups, lawmakers, and truck crash victims alike, we are working to create a world with 0 catastrophic truck crashes.
Our Truck Safety Initiatives
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Oklahoma Truck Crash Statistics
The weight, size, and mechanical complexity of eighteen-wheelers mean that they carry a greater risk for harm than their 4-wheel counterparts. In 2021, Oklahoma roads saw 2,384 crashes that resulted in serious injuries or fatalities, according to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office.
of fatal Oklahoma crashes involve a large truck
Large truck crashes with fatalities or serious injuries
result in injury or fatality
Oklahoma truck crashes result in injury or fatality
People on average killed in fatal Oklahoma truck crashes.
2020 Crash Data - Large Trucks | Oklahoma Highway Safety
Where do Fatal Truck Crashes Happen in Oklahoma?
In 2020, large trucks were involved in 225 fatal or serious injury truck wrecks. Whether on a rural road or in a more urban area like Tulsa or Oklahoma City, trucks carry a larger risk for harm because of their weight and size.
Below is an interactive truck crash fatality map that shows where fatal truck crashes in Oklahoma have occurred over the years. We invite you to explore this data and learn more about the crashes contained therein
Notable trends can be seen along I-40, I-44, I-35, US Route 377, and US Route 69.
Finding the Best Oklahoma Truck Accident Attorney for You
A serious or deadly accident caused by a delivery truck, garbage truck, bus, 18-wheeler, or another type of big rig can leave you and your family in physical, emotional, and financial turmoil in ways a car accident can’t.
When a personal injury attorney lacks the knowledge, experience, and courage needed to stand up to trucking companies, it creates more anguish and grief for truck crash victims and their families. If you or your loved one have been injured or killed in a truck crash, it’s critical to select a personal injury law firm that is well-versed in big rigs and truck crash law.
Justice for your truck crash demands the support of attorneys with the knowledge and trial experience needed to drill down into the details of your case and find and hold all negligent parties accountable.
You and your story deserve to be represented by personal injury lawyers who specialize in truck crashes, are unafraid to go to trial, and are committed to helping you receive the compensation you deserve.
Finding the Best Oklahoma Truck Accident Attorney for You
When a personal injury attorney lacks the knowledge, experience, and courage needed to stand up to trucking companies, it creates more anguish and grief for truck crash victims and their families.
You and your story deserve to be represented by personal injury lawyers who have the knowledge and trial experience needed to drill down into the details of your case, find and hold all negligent parties accountable, and are committed to helping you receive the compensation you deserve.
Oklahoma Truck Crash Cases – Frequently Asked Questions
You can sue a trucking company in Oklahoma for their driver’s negligence. This is true even if the driver is an independent contractor rather than an employee. The following people and entities are examples of parties you can hold liable in your truck accident lawsuit (depending on the circumstances):
- The truck driver (more accurately, the driver’s liability insurance company)
- The trucking company
- A nightclub or a bar for providing the truck driver alcohol after they were intoxicated
- The truck owner (for inadequate maintenance)
- The freight company
- Freight broker who arranged the load -shipper who arranged the load
- A mechanic who performed substandard repairs
- The manufacturer of the truck or one of its components, if a mechanical defect caused the accident.
Working with an experienced truck accident attorney in Oklahoma can help you determine which of these parties and others were potentially liable in your case.
Each truck crash victim’s story is unique. With different factors, parties, and injuries involved, it is impossible to estimate what you can recover without more information.
Many factors go into determining how much compensation you can recover for your crash, so it’s important to speak with a truck crash attorney to ensure the specific ways you and your family have been harmed are all accounted for.
In Oklahoma, damages (the ways a trucking company can be held accountable) are broken into three categories: economic, non-economic, and punitive. Damages can be more than just money — particularly with punitive damages. Examples of damages include:
Economic Damages
It can be helpful to think of economic damages as compensation for the physical ways your truck crash has harmed you. Economic damages are more objective and usually cover items with costs like future medical care, funeral costs, loss of income, prosthesis, etc.
Non-Economic Damages
Where economic damages exist to compensate you for the more quantitative harm your truck accident caused, non-economic damages are more qualitative and are meant to compensate you for things like pain, emotional distress, suffering and the like.
Punitive Damages
When negligence is so severe, punitive damages may be awarded in your trucking case. This type of compensation is intended to punish responsible parties for their gross misconduct. To similar parties within the trucking industry, punitive damages serve to deter them from engaging in similarly negligent and dangerous business practices / behaviors.
An Oklahoma truck accident attorney can help you determine the best way to hold accountable a negligent trucking company or driver and can help you determine the types of financial compensation you can expect from your truck accident claim.
Our firm’s truck accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means we do not charge attorney’s fees unless we win your case.Our contingency fees are based on a fixed percentage of the amount we recover for you.
This fee structure is one of the many ways we demonstrate to our clients that we are fighting to recover the maximum amount of compensation for them.
We believe in the healing power of litigation.
Explore how The Law Firm for Truck Safety has helped truck crash victims champion their stories for justice -- inside and outside of the courtroom.
Explore how our firm helps truck crash victims find justice inside and outside of the courtroom.
Explore how The Law Firm for Truck Safety has helped truck crash victims champion their stories for justice -- inside and outside of the courtroom.
Helping Truck Crash Victims Every Step of The Way
Whether you live in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, McAlester, or elsewhere in Oklahoma, if you or a loved one have been in a truck crash, our team of truck crash attorneys is here to help you through this difficult time; you don’t have to navigate this complicated process alone.
We invite you to share your story with us. We would be honored to learn more about your crash and help you build a path to justice.
Please call (800) 628-4500 or complete our case consultation form for your free, no-obligation case review.
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