Commercial Truck Accidents Lawyers | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Commercial Truck Accidents Attorneys

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 273,000 accidents involving large commercial trucks and tractor-trailers occur each and every year in the United States. As a result, over 110,000 people suffer serious, potentially life-altering injuries in these big rig wrecks, including over 5000 lives lost. Our truck accident injury law firm understands the complicated safety regulations in place to keep you safe and can help determine where negligence or product failure has occurred.

How Big Rig Trucking Accidents Are Different From Auto Accidents

Tractor-trailer and big rig accidents are different from typical motor vehicle collisions involving sedans, SUVs, and other smaller vehicles. Tractor-trailers are much larger than standard vehicles and can become involved in deadly accidents caused by jackknifing a tractor-trailer or by vehicles sliding underneath the body of the truck.

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Trucks are also top-heavy, which means they are more likely to roll over causing even more damage and devastation in their wake. This means it is more likely that drivers involved in serious truck accidents will suffer permanent injuries or even be killed.

Truck accidents are also different because truck operators must abide by many rules set by the FMCSA. These rules set the maximum number of hours a trucker may work in a day and a week, as well as establish rules for cargo loading and truck maintenance among other things. Any time a trucker violates the rules, this creates a presumption of negligence that can make it easier for you to pursue an injury claim. You should hire an experienced truck accident injury law firm that knows the FMCSA rules inside and out so you can build the strongest truck accident injury case.

Why Hiring an Experienced and Skilled Truck Accident Injury Lawyer Makes Sense

The more serious the accident, the more important it is to have a trusted legal professional helping you get compensation. Our firm is here to help and we have decades of experience handling major personal injury cases. You have the right to pursue restitution for:

  • Medical costs
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Funeral expenses, lost companionship, and other damages (if you lost a loved one in the wreck)

Causes of Serious Collisions Between Cars and Tractor-Trailers

Tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle accidents are known to be caused by a variety of factors, with most serious accidents generally being attributed to:

  • Drunk driving
  • Vehicle safety
  • Driver skill level
  • Load shift / incorrect cargo stowage
  • Driver fatigue
  • Speeding
  • Overloaded trailers
  • Oversize cargo

Our personal injury law firm has extensive experience in litigating major commercial truck accident injuries and wrongful death cases. If you or a loved one is seriously injured in an accident involving a big rig or other commercial vehicle, contact our office today to schedule a free case review.