Semi-trucks are massive, omnipresent vehicles that often cause severe injuries and property damage when they are involved in collisions with smaller vehicles. The potential pain and suffering that can be inflicted by these huge vehicles can be terrifying.
The drivers behind the wheel in these behemoths are trained and monitored. The vehicles themselves are supposed to be well maintained and undergo regular safety checks; however, things can still go wrong even in the best cases.
If you have been injured by one of these massive vehicles, contact The Advocates’ personal injury lawyers for a free case evaluation. We want to help you get your life back.
Check for injuries immediately after your accident
Contact The Advocates for legal advice and representation
Seek medical care for your injuries
Get your vehicle repaired
When you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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The injuries from commercial truck accidents are often more severe than other accidents. Common types of truck accident injuries include:
Truckers are generally paid by the mile and work long hours with few breaks. They are incentivized to keep driving, even when tired. Due to these conditions, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the Hours of Service Rule.
The Hours of Service Rule is as follows:
Truckers must adhere to the Hours of Service Rule but should take breaks beyond those requirements as necessary to avoid fatigue. Falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous for anyone, but fatigued driving is especially hazardous for truckers due to the size and weight of semi-trucks.
In semi-truck accidents, the companies responsible for training and maintaining the driver and truck may hold some responsibility. If the truck driver was not driving responsibly, they may bear the majority of the fault for the crash.
Trucking companies employing commercial drivers may be held liable if it is determined that they were not properly training their drivers or maintaining their trucks.
Semi manufacturers may be held responsible if mechanical failure was responsible for the crash.
An investigation may be conducted to determine the liable parties. Photo and video evidence from the scene, witness testimony, accident reports, maintenance records, the trucker’s activity logs, and the truck’s black box data may all be examined to determine who was at fault in the accident.
