Wrongful Death
The death of a loved one is always devastating. If your loved one was taken from you in a truck crash, you may have grounds for a wrongful deathA legal term referring to a claim against a person who can be held liable for a death. lawsuit.
When a Truck Accident Turns Fatal, Turn to Experienced Truck Crash Attorneys
The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one after a fatal truck crash can leave you and your family shattered, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn or how to begin to move forward.
If your loved one was taken from you in a semi-truck crash, our team of truck accident attorneys can help you recover compensation for the emotional and financial pain caused by truck driver and trucking company negligence.
The Law Firm for Truck Safety’s team of experienced personal injuryLegal term for an injury to the body, mind, or psyche, as opposed to an injury to property. attorneys can help you and your family regain your dignity, find hope, and forge a path to justice.
Losing a loved one in a truck crash can be overwhelming. Our truck accident attorneys can help you recover compensation for the pain caused by trucking negligence. Let us help you find justice and regain hope.
Speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer about your family’s fatal truck accident. Call (800) 628-4500
Our Wrongful Death Settlements and Verdicts
No amount of money can right the wrongs or ease the pain after such a devastating and senseless loss. However, a truck accident wrongful death claim can help hold negligent parties accountable and help families recover financial compensation that supplements medical expenses, funeral costs, and the sudden loss of income.
Below are our firm’s featured wrongful death settlements and verdicts. We invite you to explore our full list of case results and connect with our truck team of truck crash attorneys to learn how we can help your family find justice after a fatal semi-truck accident.
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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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When you entrust the legacy of your loved one to our The Law Firm for Truck Safety, you are putting their memory in the hands of lawyers with the resources, reputation, and courage needed to ensure you and your family receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Not only do we limit our practice to solely representing truck crash victims, but we are also selective with our cases. We limit our caseload to ensure that each family and their wrongful death case receive the care, compassion, and resources required to pursue justice to the fullest extent.
When you partner with The Law Firm for Truck Safety, you'll have a team of experienced truck accident lawyers who understand the complexities of trucking law and have the skills needed to fight for justice on behalf of your loved one.
We believe that every client deserves personalized attention and care, which is why we limit our caseload and provide compassionate support to each family. When you choose us, you can trust that we will be with you every step of the way, both inside and outside of the courtroom.
Take the first step on your path to justice.
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Finding the Best Truck Accident Attorney for your Wrongful Death Claim
Our team of truck crash attorneys has the experience, expertise, and empathy needed to champion your story and pursue justice to its fullest extent. When truck crash victims enlist The Law Firm for Truck Safety to fight for them, they are enlisting a team of attorneys who provide care and support that extends far beyond the courtroom.
Our team of truck crash attorneys has the experience, expertise, and empathy needed to champion your story and pursue justice to its fullest extent. When truck crash victims enlist The Law Firm for Truck Safety to fight for them, they are enlisting a team of attorneys who provide care and support that extends far beyond the courtroom.
Working with The Law Firm for Truck Safety
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 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!
When The Law Firm for Truck Safety represents your wrongful death claim, you have truck accident attorneys in your corner who:
Consistently win multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients.
Every client, every story, we fight hard to help our truck crash victims receive results that mitigate or eliminate the financial burdens associated with truck crash injuries. Our commitment to our clients and our resolve to hold negligent trucking companies accountable has allowed us to win multi-million-dollar results for our clients year after year.
Keep a small caseload.
We limit our practice to exclusively represent those with serious trucking injuries. Being selective in this way allows our attorneys to dedicate the time, attention, and resources needed to drill down into the facts of your case and build a customized case strategy for your family’s wrongful death claim. This focused approach to litigation and our commitment to our clients regularly translates to maximum results in the courtroom.
Build a case strategy around your specific needs.
In addition to receiving maximum compensation for your case, you will likely want answers, accountability, and assurances that what happened to you or your loved one doesn’t happen to someone else.
Our firm’s objective is to help you heal. Essential to this goal is building a case strategy around your goals for litigation. We strive to understand your desired outcomes for your case and we will lend our support and knowledge to help you achieve those objectives — even when those efforts take us beyond the courtroom.
Hold Trucking Companies Accountable.
No one deserves to lose a loved one so senselessly and suddenly. At their core, many fatal truck crashes are the result of systemic safety failures within the trucking industry; these failures are inexcusable.
Inside the courtroom, it is our firm’s mission to hold accountable these negligent drivers and motor carriers for the harm they have caused you and your family. Outside the courtroom, we work with safety and advocacy groups that are committed to rebuilding the trucking industry so that these dangerous drivers and trucking companies are removed from US roads for good.
Set you up for and help you maintain success.
As time goes on, you may find that the loss of your loved one will impact you in ways you may not have initially anticipated. We want to be there for you when this happens, which is why we strive to create relationships with clients that last a lifetime.
Whether it’s helping you financially plan for the future, championing your story, supporting your endeavors to become an advocate for truck safety reform, or something else, know that the support you receive from our team will be available long after your case comes to a close.
Our Professional Wrongful Death Attorneys
Our team of truck crash attorneys is committed to helping you heal through litigation. We do this by helping you find answers, holding wrongdoers accountable, and fighting for the compensation you and your family deserve. Paramount to this, however, is our commitment to treating you with compassion and respect throughout your wrongful death case and beyond.
We invite you to share your family’s story with us. We would be honored to help you and your family find justice after a fatal truck crash.
Helping Families of Truck Crash Victims Find Justice
Justice for your loved one demands you have the best wrongful death attorney at your side, championing their legacy, and fighting for your rights. When you retain The Law Firm for Truck Safety for your family’s wrongful death claim, you are retaining one of the most experienced and successful truck accident law firms in the nation.
When a fatal truck accident occurs, our trucking attorneys know how to secure evidence, ask the right questions in a depositionA witness's sworn out-of-court testimony., and find any hidden parties other personal injury law firms may miss.
Only days after graduation, Caitlin Preston was tragically killed by a semi-truck driver on SR-72.
Building Lasting Legacies for Fatal Truck Crash Victims
Only days after graduation, Caitlin Preston was tragically killed by a semi-truck driver on SR-72.
Only days after graduation, Caitlin Preston was tragically killed by a semi-truck driver on SR-72.
Discover how The Law Firm for Truck Safety is helping the Preston family honor Caitlin's memory through policy change, memorials, and, most importantly, fighting to fix SR-72 so similar tragedies cannot happen to other families.
Bringing Behind-the-Wheel Experience into the Courtroom
Not only does our law firm have more NBTA board-certified truck accident attorneys than any law firm in the nation, but we also have more attorneys licensed to drive commercial trucks — five in total.
The combination of having hands-on experience behind the wheel along with our legal knowledge enables our truck accident lawyers to take a deep dive into the facts of your case in ways other personal injury firms can’t.
Not only does our law firm have more NBTA board-certified truck accident attorneys than any law firm in the nation, but we also have more attorneys licensed to drive commercial trucks — five in total.
The combination of having hands-on experience behind the wheel along with our legal knowledge enables our truck accident lawyers to take a deep dive into the facts of your case in ways other personal injury firms can’t.
Taking Control in Your Trucking Case
Working with our truck accident attorneys, we will take the lead and:
- Coordinate an investigation into the cause of your accident
- Handle all communication with trucking companies, insurance providers, and other third parties
- Work with industry experts to build your case and calculate damagesIn a civil lawsuit, money designed to compensate an injured person. This includes economic damages (measurable financial loss like medical expenses) and non-economic damages (categories like pain and suffering or loss of love.).
If an acceptable settlement is not promptly offered, our truck crash attorneys are prepared to take your wrongful death case to trial.
Understanding the Causes of Fatal Truck Accidents
In 2020, roughly 5,000 people were killed in fatal truck wrecks — a statistic that, in the US, we are far too willing to accept as a normal part of life. At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we believe that all truck crashes on US roads are avoidable.
When the proper care, training, and safety measures are not taken, the likelihood of a fatal truck crash skyrockets. If a loved one was taken from you in a truck crash, one or more of the following likely contributed to your family’s fatal crash:
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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)The U.S. federal agency that regulates the trucking industry., 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.
Fatal truck accidents have Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) violations at their core. These commonly include:
- Driving with a revoked invalid or non-existent commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Inattentive or impaired driving.
- Failing to complete mandatory daily inspections.
- Driving more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
- Being on on-duty for more than 14 consecutive hours.
Mapping Fatal Truck Crashes in the US
In 2020, roughly 5,000 people were killed in fatal truck wrecks — a statistic that, in the US, we are far too willing to accept as a normal part of life. At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we believe that all truck crashes on US roads are avoidable.
Below is a interactive data map, detailing the US fatal truck crashes by year.
Common Types of Commercial Motor Vehicles that Cause Fatal Truck Crashes
- Box Trucks
- Dump Trucks
- Flatbed Trailers
- Logging Trucks
- Tow Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
- Vehicles Carrying Hazardous MaterialsAny item or agent (biological, chemical, physical) that has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. Can be referred to as HAZMAT.
- Tanker Trucks
- Busses
- Government and Municipal Trucks
100% of Trucking Fatalities are Preventable.
We believe that all fatal truck accidents and the wrongful death cases that arise from them are preventable. While we fight for you inside the courtroom, outside of the courtroom, we fight for safer roads, safer hiring practices, and safer commercial motor vehicles so that the negligent business operations and truck driver behaviors that lead to fatal truck accidents cannot happen on US roads.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wrongful Death and Fatal Commercial Truck Accidents
It is impossible to estimate an average settlement for a truck accident’s wrongful death claim, nor is it ever possible to put a price on a human life.
Many factors go into determining how much a wrongful death case is worth, so it’s important to speak with a truck crash attorney to ensure the specific ways you and your family have been hurt are all accounted for.
In addition to crash details impacting compensation amounts, other factors that might not seem immediately relevant can also impact your case’s settlement or verdict amount.
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The truck manufacturer
- Mechanics and maintenance shops
- Government agencies responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads and highways
In a fatal truck crash, it is always recommended to speak with a truck accident attorney as soon as possible.
The more time that passes, the more difficult it will be to obtain the evidence needed to maximize justice in your wrongful death case.
Each state has a specific window of time called a statute of limitationsThe time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed., which establishes when a trucking claim or lawsuit can be filed. In most states, this time frame is one to three years from the date of the accident, but some states have exceptions to this window.
Wrongful death settlement and verdict payments vary — and can be paid out in a lump sum or structured schedule. Structured settlements can be very beneficial for the family of a fatal truck crash, as they offer long-term, guaranteed income, tax-free.
Each state has a different law about what a person’s family may recover. In some states, these statutes follow laws for intestate succession (how your assets would be distributed if you died without a will). In other states, the distribution of a settlement is proportionate to the loss suffered.
For those who have lost loved ones to truck wrecks, a variety of groups composed and started by those who have experienced tremendous loss in a similar trucking tragedy are available. Connecting with these advocacy and support groups can serve as a powerful healing tool.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we work with various truck safety advocacy groups that fight for a safer trucking industry and provide post-crash resources and emotional support to families and survivors of devastating truck crashes.
For more information on resources near you, please call (800) 628-4500 or email [email protected].
You Only Have Only One Opportunity to Pursue Legal Justice for Your Loved One
Let over 150 years of combined legal experience fight for your family’s wrongful death claim.
Our team is standing by waiting to lend your family the strength and courage needed to help you through this difficult time. We would be honored to learn more about your family’s truck crash, explore options to help you and your family secure compensation, and take one more negligent trucking company to justice.
We invite you to complete our case consultation form or call us to speak directly with a truck crash attorney near you.
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