Truck Accidents

A truck crash is a company case

People search whether the claim is against the driver, the trucking company, or both. They search hours-of-service logs, the black box, maintenance, and the broker who hired the truck. Those records are why a truck case is not handled like a fender bender.

The company name on the door, the state of the crash, and the highway matter. I-95, the Schuylkill, and the turnpike show up in local searches. The same two-year period people ask about in car cases is the general injury deadline, with shorter paths when a government vehicle is involved.

What to write down

The carrier name, the DOT number if you saw it, photos of the trailer, and the hospital. Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking insurer before a lawyer has the facts.

Nothing on this page is a prediction of what a case is worth, and it is not legal advice. A message asks the desk to review the facts and refer them.

What to send

Crashes with a tractor-trailer or another commercial truck. The company name and the state where it happened matter.

The useful first facts are the place, the date, the court if there is one, and what happened. Records can wait until a lawyer asks for them.

How a referral works

A message asks the desk to read the facts and refer them to a lawyer who handles this work. It does not hire that lawyer, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The lawyer who receives the introduction decides whether to take the matter and talks with you about deadlines and fees.

Related accidents cases

• Car Accidents — Crashes, insurance, and injuries
• Motorcycle Accidents — Bike crashes and serious injury
• Pedestrian Accidents — People hit while walking
• Bicycle Accidents — Riders hit by cars or trucks
• Rideshare Accidents — Uber, Lyft, and passengers
• Bus Accidents — SEPTA, school buses, and coaches
• Hit and Run — The other driver left