Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle
Our network of experienced attorneys handles all types of commercial vehicle accident cases. Each type of truck presents unique challenges and requires specialized knowledge.
18-Wheeler Accidents
Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers are among the most dangerous vehicles on our roads. When these 80,000-pound vehicles collide with passenger cars, the results are often catastrophic.
Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-truck collisions involve complex liability issues, federal regulations, and multiple potentially responsible parties. Our attorneys specialize in these complex cases.
Delivery Truck Accidents
With the rise of e-commerce, delivery trucks from Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and others are everywhere. When accidents happen, victims deserve full compensation.
Tanker Truck Accidents
Tanker trucks carrying hazardous materials pose unique dangers including explosions, chemical spills, and environmental contamination.
Garbage Truck Accidents
Garbage trucks operate in residential areas with frequent stops, creating unique hazards for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.
Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks are common at construction sites and highways. Their size and payload make them particularly dangerous in collisions.
Commercial Bus Accidents
Bus accidents involving charter buses, tour buses, and other commercial passenger carriers can result in mass casualty events.
Flatbed Truck Accidents
Improperly secured cargo on flatbed trucks can shift or fall, causing devastating accidents on highways.
Box Truck Accidents
Moving trucks, rental trucks, and commercial box trucks are often driven by inexperienced operators, leading to accidents.
Logging Truck Accidents
Logging trucks carrying heavy timber loads on rural roads create serious hazards for other motorists.
Cement Mixer Accidents
The unique design of cement mixers with rotating drums creates visibility issues and handling challenges.
Tow Truck Accidents
Tow trucks operating on busy highways and responding to emergencies can create dangerous situations.
Why Truck Cases Require Specialized Attorneys
Commercial truck accidents are fundamentally different from car accidents. They involve:
- Federal regulations – Hours of service, maintenance requirements, driver qualifications
- Multiple defendants – Driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers
- Corporate resources – Trucking companies have teams of lawyers and investigators
- Electronic evidence – Black boxes, ELDs, GPS tracking that must be preserved
- Higher insurance limits – $750,000 to $5 million or more in coverage
You need an attorney who understands these complexities and knows how to build a winning case.