Attorneys Fighting for the Victims of Truck Crashes
THE LAW FIRM FOR TRUCK SAFETY
Oklahoma City Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck Accident Attorneys in Oklahoma City
The aftermath of a big rig crash extends far beyond typical car crashes. Eighteen-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds; when these large trucks collide with cars on Oklahoma roads, the resulting damage is often catastrophic.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, there were 5,575 total crashes involving large trucks in 2021 alone; from these crashes, 112 people lost their lives.
After these devastating truck crashes, Oklahoma truck crash survivors and surviving family members often find themselves up against powerful trucking companies, insurance companies, and defense lawyers who will do everything in their power to avoid providing full and fair compensation for their client’s negligence.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck crash in Oklahoma, you need an experienced Oklahoma City truck accident attorney to fight for all that was taken from you. The attorneys at The Law Firm for Truck Safety are committed to helping the victims and survivors of Oklahoma truck crashes navigate the path to recovery and justice.
Our truck accident law firm exclusively represents individuals and families injured by trucking accidents. Our Oklahoma City team is here to ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are protected every step of the way.
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Types of Oklahoma City Truck Accidents
Truck Accidents are different. When a truck crash happens, not only are the injuries usually more severe, but these crashes are often the result of systemic failures or a series of preventable errors throughout the logistics and supply chains.
Because of this, truck accident lawsuits -- and their insurance claims -- are more complex.
Many general personal injury attorneys do not fully grasp these issues, which can result in missing key evidence and data. This oversight could mean that significant and much-needed financial compensation is left unclaimed for the victims and their families.
There are several different types of trucking accidents, and each can result in a lawsuit. Multiple parties may be found liable depending on the root cause of the crash.
Jackknife Crash
If a driver loses control and the truck’s trailer swings out to the side, forming an L or V with the cab, that could result in a jackknife accident. Load securement, driver training, and even mechanical failure can all play roles in causing a jackknife crash.
Underride Crash
If a truck driver breaks suddenly or pulls out into oncoming traffic, smaller cars can then slide underneath the eighteen-wheeler’s trailer, resulting in an underride truck crash. These are particularly devastating crashes that often result in fatality or traumatic brain injuries for the occupants inside the vehicle.
Whether it’s a rear-end strike, broadside, or even roll-over truck crash, it’s important to remember that at the core of almost every big rig crash lies a preventable cause. In Oklahoma City, common factors leading to truck accidents include driver fatigue, distracted driving, impaired driving, reckless driving, unsecured loads, speeding, poor vehicle maintenance, and failure in the hiring and training processes of the truck driver.
Regardless of the type of accident or exact cause, if you suspect your loved one’s truck accident resulted from negligence by a truck driver or a trucking company, you must immediately contact an experienced Oklahoma trucking attorney to protect your rights.
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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.
Common Injuries Related to Commercial Truck Accidents in Oklahoma City
Due to the size of commercial trucks and the fact they often travel at highway speeds, truck wreck injuries tend to be quite severe. Common injuries in truck accidents include spinal cord injuries, burns, traumatic brain injuries, amputation, orthopedic injuries, and in many cases, death.
These accidents can lead to significant medical expenses and may impact a truck wreck survivor’s ability to work or enjoy life as before. If you or a loved one have experienced similar injuries or financial hardships after a truck crash, you may be owed compensation for the economic, physical, and emotional toll your semi-crash has placed on you and your family.
The Law Firm for Truck Safety Case Results
The Law Firm for Truck Safety has secured over $500 million for truck crash victims and their families, including more than 60 settlements and verdicts exceeding $2,000,000 each.
Our attorneys are distinguished by their proven record of significant verdicts and settlements. Notably, in Oklahoma, our dedicated attorney, Joe Ervin, successfully obtained a $8.5 million settlement for a young woman injured by a tractor-trailer on Interstate Highway 35 and a $7 million settlement for a family in a wrongful death case in a tragic head-on collision with an 18-wheeler near Stillwater that took the life of a mother of four.
Attorney Andy Young served as lead counsel in Ohio's largest truck crash case, achieving a landmark $42.4 million verdict.
What Do I Do After My Truck Wreck?
The immediate aftermath of a truck crash can be very overwhelming. In these crucial moments, it’s important to remember that your safety and well-being are the top priority. If you need immediate medical attention, please prioritize that above all else, and remember that the shock of a truck crash can sometimes mask the severity of injuries.
If emergency care isn’t required, take a moment to calmly gather essential information at the scene. Exchange contact and insurance details with the other drivers, collect any witness accounts, and document the scene with photos. Remember also to have a thorough medical examination soon after, to ensure no hidden injuries were sustained
Note: Confirm that your medical providers accurately document your injuries.
Medical paperwork can be crucial evidence in your case.
Once you’ve documented the scene and received appropriate medical attention, you will want to call an experienced Oklahoma City truck accident lawyer.
Be aware that the trucking company's lawyers or insurance company may reach out to you to try to quickly settle the matter with an early –and often inadequate -- compensation offer. While this offer might be tempting to take, it's crucial to consult with a knowledgeable Oklahoma City trucking lawyer.
Your truck accident attorney will assess the details of your crash, your injuries, and the relevant trucking laws to determine if the offered compensation is truly fair and just for the harm you've endured.
How Can an Oklahoma City Truck Accident Lawyer Help You?
An experienced trucking attorney is fundamental in securing the compensation you deserve after a trucking accident. When you’re fighting against an insurance giant or powerful trucking company, they have seemingly unlimited resources at their disposal, and they’ll do everything in their power to avoid paying truck crash victims what they are owed.
To give your claim the best chance of success, an experienced Oklahoma City truck accident lawyer will help you navigate the legal complexities and stand up to these insurance companies.
At the Law Firm for Truck Safety, our attorneys meticulously build strong cases for our clients, examining case evidence to find all responsible parties –whether that’s the truck driver, the motor carrier, the shipper/broker, or any other party who may have had a hand in placing an unsafe tractor-trailer or driver on the road.
In addition to our extensive investigation process to find all responsible parties, our attorneys will gather critical evidence from telematics, e-logs, dashcam footage, driver qualification files, trip records, and trucking company policies and consult with forensic experts to provide detailed accident reconstruction so that we find the root causes of the crash.
Our Oklahoma trucking lawyers will also help you calculate the value of full compensation for all the ways your truck crash has harmed you -- physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially— to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Oklahoma City’s Experienced Truck Accident Law Team
Led by Managing Partner Joe Ervin, our dedicated group of Oklahoma City legal professionals focus exclusively on truck accident cases, combining their in-depth knowledge with a compassionate approach that allows them to fight for truck crash survivors and their families throughout their cases and beyond. We are Oklahomans representing the survivors and families impacted by Oklahoma truck accidents.
What Damages Can I Recover After my Oklahoma City Truck Accident?
Choosing the right attorney for your truck accident case can significantly affect the settlement or verdict you receive from your truck accident lawsuit. A skilled Oklahoma City truck wreck lawyer can help you fully understand the extent of the harm caused by the accident and the compensation you're entitled to. Common damages pursued in such cases include:
Economic:
- Medical bills
- Rehab bills
- Permanent disability
- Lost wages
- Funeral costs
Non-economic:
- Pain and suffering of both the victim and family members
- PTSD
- Disfigurement
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of love and companionship in a wrongful death case
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.
Contact an Oklahoma City Truck Accident Attorney at The Law Firm for Truck Safety
The Law Firm for Truck Safety is dedicated to personal injury cases involving truck, bus, and other commercial vehicle accidents. With experience handling cases in 65 of Oklahoma's 77 counties, our firm stands out as the truck accident law firm with the highest number of National Board of Trial Advocacy certified attorneys nationwide.
We are also the only firm in the nation to have five truck accident attorneys who are also Class A commercial driver’s license holders. This experience provides us with firsthand knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standards governing the trucking industry.
This insight, coupled with our substantial trial experience, enables us to find critical case details and build robust case strategies that a generalized personal injury firm, simply can’t.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a truck accident, contact the Oklahoma City truck accident attorneys at the Law Firm for Truck Safety to start building a case that will get you the settlement you deserve.
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