Our dedicated semi-accident attorneys are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you receive the compensation and peace of mind you deserve.
Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers
Every day, millions of people drive to work, school, family gatherings, and the like expecting to arrive at their destination safely. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. In 2021, a fatal truck crash took the life of someone roughly every 90 minutes. This is 5,788 fatalities a year, a 17% increase from 2020 and a 53.1% increase compared to the last 10 years.
Experiencing a semi-truck accident can be a life-altering event, marked by an immense amount of pain, suffering, and emotional distress. At the Law Firm for Truck Safety, we want you to know that you are not alone. Our highly experienced truck wreck lawyers are standing by waiting to help you on your path forward. Our care and compassion, combined with our deep knowledge of the trucking industry, have led us to recover over half a billion dollars for families and survivors just like you, helping them achieve the justice they deserve.
We invite you to schedule your free, no-obligation case review with one of our experienced semi-truck accident attorneys. Contact us today and let us help you take that first step toward justice.
Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers
Experiencing a semi-truck accident can be a life-altering event, marked by an immense amount of pain, suffering, and emotional distress. At the Law Firm for Truck Safety, we want you to know that you are not alone. Our highly experienced truck wreck lawyers are standing by waiting to help you on your path forward. Our care and compassion, combined with our deep knowledge of the trucking industry, have led us to recover over half a billion dollars for families and survivors just like you, helping them achieve the justice they deserve.
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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.
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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.
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.
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What Can I Be Compensated for After a Trailer Truck Crash?
If you were involved in a crash with a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, or other type of big rig, you may be eligible to receive compensation for the areas of your life that have been affected by your truck crash.
While your legal rights vary from state to state, you may be entitled to recovery that includes both the financial and non-financial harm you have suffered, including:
- The cost of current and future medical bills
- Lost income due to missed work
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Mental distress and suffering
- Funeral expenses
Understanding the legal implications of big rig wrecks can be overwhelming, especially when healing, moving forward, and regaining a sense of normalcy in your life is the top priority.
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Our team of dedicated truck crash lawyers is here to provide you with the support you need, both inside and outside the courtroom.
Tractor Trailer Truck Crashes Are Not Accidents
The word “accident” is often used to describe devastating 18-wheeler wrecks. 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.
Big rig crashes are often caused by distracted, fatigued, poorly trained, or downright dangerous truck drivers, along with the unsafe practices of the trucking companies and brokers that hired them. Every truck crash lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to helping those who have experienced a catastrophic injury in a commercial vehicle crash and providing education to the public that crashes are not accidents.
Our Semi-Truck Crash Lawyers
When it comes to navigating your case and seeking the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve, put your case in the care of the experienced truck accident lawyers at The Law Firm for Truck Safety.
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What sets our truck accident attorneys apart is their intimate understanding of the trucking industry. Equipped with Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL), they possess unparalleled insight into the intricacies of truck operations.
This unique perspective, coupled with their profound understanding of the law, allows us to delve into the intricate details of your case, leaving no stone unturned. Additionally, our resources and technology allow us to locate the necessary experts to help maximize your truck accident case compensation.
Working with our Truck Crash Attorneys
Mr. Leizerman’s expertise in trucking accidents and strong advocacy for safety were crucial for our case. His deep understanding of wrongful death cases and compassionate support led to justice for my son and provided comfort to our family. His dedication during this traumatic time was truly unparalleled.
Michael and his team helped my family after [my husband's death]. They were very professional and were aware of and sensitive to the emotional turmoil I was under. I cannot recommend them enough.
If I could, I’d give them 10 out of 5 stars.
Matt is a fantastic attorney, and he also became my friend. I couldn’t be happier about the outcome of my case.
After being involved in a semi-truck accident, I needed a law team nothing short of THE BEST.
Andy and Amy proved this to be true. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!
I could not be more confident in these attorneys and their ability to competently and compassionately prosecute cases on behalf of their clients.
I highly recommend Michael Leizerman. Michael is very knowledgeable about every aspect of trucking law and fought back repeated appeals from the defendant's attorneys all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Michael was supportive and achieved great results beyond my expectations. He gave me the personal attention that I needed, answered all my calls and emails and responded at all hours. He had a great mission to accomplish and he did it!
I had never dealt with attorneys before, they were my first and I have to honestly say that it was the best experience I have ever had. They are honest, up front, kind and not do not try and deceive you. They are easy to work with and easy to find.
They are amazing people with huge hearts and went above and beyond every step of the way. I would recommend this firm to everybody needing help.
Andy was an instrumental help during the entire process. He was not only able to explain the concepts in layman's terms, but he also provided me with an insurmountable amount of knowledge that allowed me to reach a fair settlement. I would work with Andy again, and I believe that he's one of the best.
You guys are the best! Andy, Amy, and the rest of the team were able to get me more than double what I was expecting!
Matt and Traci really go above and beyond for their clients. They were always a text or phone call away. My dad never had to wait hours or days for a response. Thank you once again!
A pleasure to work with and the best at identifying coverage when others can’t!
What Causes a Semi-Truck Accident?
When the proper care, training, and safety measures are not taken, the likelihood of a catastrophic truck wreck skyrockets. For families who have lost a loved one in a truck crash, as well as those who have been catastrophically injured, the pain of such a tragic event is immeasurable. It's natural to wonder what factors led to this outcome. Below are some of the most common root causes that lead to catastrophic semi-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.
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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 the proper care, training, and safety measures are not taken, the likelihood of a catastrophic truck wreck skyrockets. For families who have lost a loved one in a truck crash, as well as those who have been catastrophically injured, the pain of such a tragic event is immeasurable. It's natural to wonder what factors led to this outcome. Below are some of the most common root causes that lead to catastrophic semi-crashes.
Driver Fatigue
Truck drivers spend long hours on the road traveling cross-country. When they fail to take proper rest breaks, this can lead to driver fatigue, impairing a trucker's ability to focus, react quickly, and make sound driving decisions. These fatigued drivers are more likely to drift out of their lanes or fail to respond to changing road conditions, increasing the risk of accidents with passenger vehicles.
Driver Negligence
Driver negligence comes in all shapes and sizes. It occurs when a truck driver fails to follow the federal rules and guidelines for safe vehicle operation. Distracted driving is one form of driver negligence. This can includes using cell phones, eating, watching tv, using the restroom behind the wheel, or any other action that diverts a driver's attention from the road. Driver negligence also includes reckless behaviors like speeding, improper turning, driving under the influence, or failing to yield, all of which also can cause semi-truck accidents
Trucking Company Negligence
Truck drivers might not be the only negligent party in a truck crash. When it comes to 18-wheeler accidents, trucking companies can be responsible, too. Pressure from trucking companies to meet tight delivery schedules may prompt their drivers to skip their necessary rest breaks or drive for extended hours, leading to driver fatigue and manipulated driver logs.
Additionally, in an effort to cut costs, some companies may overlook safety protocols or hire inexperienced truck drivers who lack proper training, increasing the likelihood of accidents. As lawyers who hold commercial drivers’ licenses and who teach at local truck driving schools, our attorneys are familiar with truck driver training, including the new Entry-Level Driver Training requirements that took effect in 2022.
Improper Maintenance or Loading
Some truck companies ignore truck maintenance, safety regulations, and crucial inspections to prioritize their own profit, leading to truck their drivers to drive tractor-trailers that are unfit to be on the road.
These poorly maintained trucks can experience mechanical failures, such as brake malfunctions or tire blowouts, causing loss of control and truck accidents. If a semi’s cargo has improperly loaded or is not properly secured, this can cause a semi-truck to become unbalanced while traveling, resulting in jackknifing, and rollover crashes.
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Common Semi Truck Accident Injuries
Semi-truck accidents can have devastating consequences, often leaving victims with severe and life-altering injuries. When these massive vehicles collide with smaller passenger cars, the force of impact can be overwhelming.
From traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, and burns to wrongful death, the catastrophic injuries resulting from trucking collisions are wide-ranging and devastating.
Understanding common semi-truck crash injuries is essential to help truck crash victims and their families navigate their road to recovery and receive just compensation for their pain and suffering.
Brain Injuries
Truck accidents can result in serious brain injuries. Flying debris, or rapid acceleration or deceleration of the vehicles involved, all make head injuries a common injury of truck crashes. Of course, head injuries can vary both in severity and symptoms.
In severe cases, victims will experience traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which may result in permanent cognitive impairments, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and changes in mood or behavior.
Amputation
Fractured or broken bones are a common result of trucking accidents. They are usually apparent upon impact, making them easily diagnosable. However, it’s not as easy to diagnose the severity of an orthopedic injury, and many severe injuries can lead to limb amputation.
Amputations can be caused directly by a truck crash, or they can occur later if it is determined that a victim’s limb is damaged so severely that it needs to be surgically removed.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The position of the human body when seated in a vehicle, along with the tremendous forces present in truck crashes, make spine, back, and neck injuries all too common.
Spinal cord injuries can drastically affect a person's mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, often requiring extensive medical care rehabilitation. The most severe injuries result in partial or full paralysis.
Burn Injuries
When a semi-truck crashes, its size, speed, fuel, and cargo can often create truck fires or explosions. Vehicle fires often spread quickly and tractor-trailers are no exception, engulfing a vehicle in flames, leading to first, second, third and even fourth-degree burns.
It’s even common for first responders to suffer burn injuries from these tractor-trailer fires.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we consult with the medical professionals who treat our clients’ truck crash injuries to ensure that we thoroughly understand their diagnosis, prognosis, the optimal approach to treatment, and the extent of recovery that we can hope for. In instances where a tractor-trailer case goes to trial, this understanding allows us to convey your medical complexities, prognosis, and care needed, to a jury in ways they can understand.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Trailer Truck Crash?
If you’re working with a truck accident attorney, they will first investigate and seek compensation from the semi-truck driver following your accident. However, any individual or business, including trucking companies, may be liable for damages, too. Additionally, if the trucking company or other responsible parties engaged in misconduct, you may also be able to recover punitive damages, which punish parties for dangerous or irresponsible behavior.
Do I Need a Big Rig Accident Lawyer?
For trucking cases that involve semis, it’s vital to have an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney in your corner fighting for your rights. In commercial trucking accident lawsuits, the negligent trucking company and their defense team often rely on truck crash victims partnering with personal injury lawyers who don’t understand the rules and regulations truck drivers and trucking companies must follow. When this happens, this lack of expertise can leave truck crash victims and their families without the full compensation they are entitled to - potentially missing out on millions of dollars. Additionally, it can leave them with unanswered questions, without a sense that justice was truly served, and, most importantly, without the catharsis needed to heal and begin to move forward.
When truck crash victims’ cases are represented by the truck wreck lawyers at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, they can take comfort that their legal team has the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex regulations of the trucking industry, as well as determine liability.
Our lawyers will use their resources, network, and industry knowledge to thoroughly investigate your semi-crash case, collect evidence, and consult with experts to determine all the parties that need to be held accountable.
Even during those initial conversations with insurance companies, our big rig accident lawyers have the resources to stand up to trucking companies. Trucking companies and their insurance providers will do anything to protect their assets, including offering you a settlement that may seem sizeable but, in reality, is a drastically lower amount than what your injuries entitle you to.
Our experienced truck wreck lawyers can and will stand up to these predatory tactics, ensuring your rights are protected. During any negotiations with insurance companies, we will handle all communication, advocate for fair compensation, and fight against any attempts to undervalue or deny your claim.
Schedule Your Free Case Consultation with The Law Firm for Truck Safety
If you’re looking to hire a law firm for your truck crash, truck crash lawsuits should be all they do.
No firm can match the care, compassion, and fierce advocacy we bring to every one of our clients’ cases. Our dedicated tractor-trailer crash attorneys have recovered over half a billion dollars for truck accident victims across the country.
We also have more attorneys with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) than any other firm in the nation, as well as more attorneys certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).
With claims against more than 300 trucking companies, our extensive knowledge of trucking law coupled with our genuine care for clients ensures that you’ll receive the full and fair compensation that you’re entitled to alongside the justice you and your family deserve.
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